Download - Internet Security Comp Refurb
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Intent vs. Impact
Online actions have REAL world consequences
Once posted …never un-posted
Rule of Thumb :
“If you would not show it to your Grandmother DON’T post it”
Use privacy settings – Learn were on the application to find them so that you can adjust them
Don’t talk to strangers – If you did NOT initiate; then you should be cautious
Trust your instincts – Look for red flags- things “that just don’t seem right”
Clues that something might not be legit are:
Bad grammar or spelling
Historical people sending you notifications
“Government Agencies” sending email from free email providers
Settings drop down menus for the most popular sites are located in the top right hand side of main page or profile page
Settings menu for LinkedIn
Settings menu for Twitter
Information exchange on your terms
Social Security number
Routing and account numbers
Security question defaults
Password structure
As a minimum ALL passwords should be 8 characters long and be made up of :
2 lowercase
2 UPPERCASE
2 Special Characters (!@#$%^&*()_+|}{></)
2 Numbers (1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0)
Password construction
For example begin with a word you will remember:
P A S S W O R D
Change it to: P@$sW9r4
You can also use a phrase:
Mary had a little lamb 2012
Change to: M3@1Tla2012
The key is a consistent pattern only you know and will remember.
Never click on a pop up
Never open an email attachment from an unknown source
Never “update” account information in response to a request you did not initiate
Ctrl alt del
Maintain security software - current and updated
Three levels of defense:
Anti-virus
Firewall
Non administrator account for Internet surfing
Free – You get what pay for (and sometimes a little extra)
Beware of Peer to Peer sites or File sharing sites
Think before you post
Check default privacy settings
Strong passwords minimum
Rules for the physical world; good guide for the virtual world
Always read before you click
Anti-virus & non admin account