Computer Security

By

Joey Pawoll

Introduction to computer security

• Have you been wondering how to be safe online? Well look no further! This powerpoint will help you understand!

Table of Contents

1. Protect your personal information. It's valuable.

2. Know who you're dealing with.

3. Use security software that updates automatically.

4. Keep your operating system and Web browser up-to-date, and learn about their security features.

5. Protect your passwords.

6. Back up important files.

7. Learn what to do in an e-mergency.

8. Works Cited

Protect your personal information. It's valuable.

• Information can include– Financial records– Credit Card information– Bank Accounts

• Don’t click on pop-ups

• Don’t reply to unknown emails.

• Hackers can get into large databases.

• Read Privacy Policy

Know who you're dealing with.

• Call Seller’s Phone to know who you are dealing with.

• Search the internet for website reviews.

Use security software that updates automatically.

• Don’t download ads claiming to have scanned you computer

• Use anti-virus, anti-spyware, and a firewall

Security software Tips

• Anti-virus makers are making security software faster, stronger, smarter, and less demanding.

• Free Protection is OK.• But try to get more powerful

anti-virus software, because they come with better features.

• Companies are spending more on protecting their internet.

Keep your operating system and Web browser up-to-date, and learn about their security features.

• Update regularly

Protect your passwords.

• Mix up letters, numbers, and symbols

• Change it regularly

Backup Important files

• Back up important files.

Learn what to do in an e-mergency.

• Report a virus to the FBI

• Report at www.ic3.gov

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