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Common sense doesn't shield you from malware-infected systems or deceptive phishing scams during the holidays that claim packages are ready at UPS. These incidents occur frequently. I handle enterprise malware response. The optimal approach is to use a virtual machine for browsing and checking emails, as most modern malware stops itself when detected inside the VM. It's uncommon for malware to escape the VM and reach the host. Running a scan with VirusTotal before deploying your system will help ensure safety.
It's even more unlikely when the host runs one system while the guest uses another (such as Linux and Windows together)