Cybersecurity: Keeping Your Computers & Devices Safe Phillip Schneider

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Safe Internet Use

Safe Internet Use

Question before proceeding

• Is this a well know site?
• Have I used this site safely before?
• Does this site make me feel uncomfortable?
• Is this site asking for things I don’t want to share?
• Do I have a reason to trust this site?

Safe Internet Use

Use Safe Practices

• Only download from the companies website
• Do not click on popups
• Do not give private information unless you are making a purchase from a trusted site.
• Use Paypal for the most secure transactions
• Use http://www.scamadviser.com/ to check online retailers

Safe Internet Use

Safe Internet Use

Email

• Only open mail from known email addresses
• If your friend’s email sounds strange they were likely hacked
• Only download or click on links from trusted emails
• Use a complicated Password to protect your email
• If an email asks for personal information delete it
• If an email seems sketchy google the text to see if it is a scam.

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Email

Get emails alerts

and check on

latest

Scams

• https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/scam-alerts

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Upgrading/Updating

Upgrading/Updating

Upgrading a current computer

• Avoid using unsupported Operating system (example: Windows XP)
• When possible upgrade to the newest operating system available for your device
• Always update your operating system, apps, and programs. This will keep your computer as secure as possible.
• Set your computer to automatically update to keep up to date easily.

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