Computer Security

By Sierra Monif

“Access to information and entertainment, credit and financial services, products

from every corner of the world

— even to your work — is greater

than ever.”

Protect Your...

• Protect personal information• Know who you’re dealing with• Use security software• Keep operating system and browsers up-to-date• Keep passwords safe and strong• Back up important files• Learn what to do in e-mergency

Avoid criminals getting personal information by...

• Not replying to messages asking for information

• Not responding to peculiar messages

• Ignoring all pop-ups about winning prizes

Know Who You’re Dealing With

• At unknown site, call seller’s phone number

• Type site’s name into search engine

to see reviews

• Use software toolbar that rates and

warns you about sites

Use Security Software

• Keep all software and firewall up-to-date

• Ignore messages that are unfamiliar

• Set security software to update automatically

Keep Operating System and Web Browser Up-to-Date

• Set all software to download/install security automatically

• Disconnect computer if not using for

a long time

• Increase security by changing privacy settings

Keep Passwords Safe and Strong

• Make it tough by...– Using long passwords that include numbers or

symbols– Avoid common words– Don’t use personal information– Change password regularly– Use different passwords for every account

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Back Up Your Files

• No software in completely secure

• Copy all important files onto removable disk

• Store all important files in a safe place

Learn What to Do In E-mergency

• If malware is lurking, stop all

online activity with passwords

• Confirm security is up-to-date

• Call professional for help if still

a problem

• Write down your problem and problem

Free Anti-virus Protection Spurs More Robust Options

• Today, an estimated 40% to 60% PCs go unprotected

• Consumers and Companies will spend $7.2 billion on anti-virus software this year

Free Anti-virus Protection Spurs More Robust Options (cont.)

• It’s important to know that multiple layers of protection are most likely preferred.

• Generally, free programs lack important features.

One Last Thing

Stay Safe Online!

Click below for a quick lecture of how to stay safe online.

“Access to information and entertainment, credit and financial services, products from

every corner of the world

— even to your work — is greater

than ever.”

Citations

OnGuard Online. Computer Security. [Online] http://www.onguardonline.gov/topics/computer-security.aspx\

• LayoutSparks. Abstract. [Online] http://images2.layoutsparks.com/1/232651/joe-jonas-violet-abstract.jpg

• USA TODAY. Free anti-virus protection spurs more robust options. [Online] 21, September, 2010.

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