staying safe how to identify and avoid bad things
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Staying SafeHow to Identify and
Avoid Bad Things
Bad Things to Avoid
Malware: Spyware, Virus, etc.
Fake web sites that want to steal your info
Useless software: Bloatware, Crapware
Phishing Emails
SPAM: Different Types of SPAM and what to do about it
Bad Things to Avoid
Malware: Spyware, Virus, etc.
Fake web sites that want to steal your info
Useless software: Bloatware, Crapware
Phishing Emails
SPAM: Different Types of SPAM and what to do about it
Malware is…
Any program that downloads without your knowledge.
Corrupts and interferes with using your computer.
May ask or demand money, but not always.
Types of Malware
Fake security products
Ransomware that locks up and hijacks your computer.
RAT: Remote Access Tool
Fake Security Product
Ransomware
RAT: The Invisible Malware
Adds your computer to the hacker’s “Bot Net”.
Causes your computer to crank out SPAM.
Makes your computer participate in targeted and coordinated DDoS attacks on web sites.
Runs a hidden web server, such as a fake PayPal site, designed to scam other people.
Runs totally invisibly, doesn’t demand money.
How is Malware Installed?
Googling for free stuff, employment, song lyrics, celebrity gossip, gambling, pornography.
Downloading software such as Screen savers, Wallpaper, Games from untrusted sources.
Attachments in email, regardless of type.Picture, Video, Programs, etc.
How to Avoid Malware
Make sure Windows Update runs every night.
Remove any and all software you don’t need.
Keep your web browser updated.
Keep add-ons updated: Java, Flash, Reader, Media Player, Quicktime, Shockwave, etc.
How to Avoid Malware
Keep your anti-virus program current.
Don’t let kids, especially teens, use your computer. They should have their own.
Use “sandboxing” software to isolate your web browser, especially for risky online behavior.
Bad Things to Avoid
Malware: Spyware, Virus, etc.
Fake web sites that want to steal your info
Useless software: Bloatware, Crapware
Phishing Emails
SPAM: Different Types of SPAM and what to do about it
Fake Web Sites
What are fake web site login pages?Facebook, Gmail,
HTTPS vs HTTP: What does that really mean?
Web sites with IP address only, such as http://64.231.122.12/homepage.htmlClosely misspelled domain names: ebau instead of ebay, etc.Web address displayed on status line doesn’t match link shown on main page body.
Bad Things to Avoid
Malware: Spyware, Virus, etc.
Fake web sites that want to steal your info
Useless software: Bloatware, Crapware
Phishing Emails
SPAM: Different Types of SPAM and what to do about it
Useless Software
Crapware that installs automatically while you are installing or updating something else.
Anything with “toolbar” in it’s name.
Tune-up, speed-up, registry cleaners, we-care, coupon printers, weather, etc.
Java Reader Flash Shockwave
Java offering the Ask Toolbar
Bad Things to Avoid
Malware: Spyware, Virus, etc.
Fake web sites that want to steal your info
Useless software: Bloatware, Crapware
Phishing Emails
SPAM: Different Types of SPAM and what to do about it
“Phone” already begins with PH.
“Phreaking” is spelled with a PH instead of an F to lend it a hacker cachet. And it fits with the PH in PHone, making a nice two-letter alliteration.
It’s the same with PHishing, a hacker version of FISHING
From: FedEx Shipping NotificationSubject: Ship NotificationDate: June 17, 2013
Dear Client, Your parcel has arrived at June 02. Courier was unable to deliver the parcel to you. To receive your parcel, print this label and go to the nearest office.
Click Here to Print Shipment Label
Customer Service Team1995-2013
FRAUD
FRAUD
How to Avoid Phishing Emails
NEVER click a link in an email that involves your bank, broker, PayPal, or any other financial institution.
NEVER click on a link in an email from a friend that seems out of character for that person.
ALWAYS open a separate browser window, go to the web site in question using a bookmark or by Googling the name, then clicking on legitimate links.
Phone Scammer
Caller says he’s from …
It doesn’t matter. Just hang up!
Bad Things to Avoid
Malware: Spyware, Virus, etc.
Fake web sites that want to steal your info
Useless software: Bloatware, Crapware
Phishing Emails
SPAM: Different Types of SPAM and what to do about it
Types of Spam
Fake Rolexs, Prescriptions, Mortgage offers, Wives from Russia, Stock tips, Male enhancements, etc.
Email from legitimate retailers like Home Depot, Amazon.com, etc.
Fraud
Promo
Email with Proper Unsubscribe
Email with Proper Unsubscribe
Bad Things to Avoid
Malware: Spyware, Virus, etc.
Fake web sites that want to steal your info
Useless software: Bloatware, Crapware
Phishing Emails
SPAM: Different Types of SPAM and what to do …