internet safety & awareness dan tomlinson 02/23/2013
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Internet Safety & Awareness
Dan Tomlinson02/23/2013
Internet risks Top six tips for online safetyWhat to do if there is a problem Online safety resources
InternetRisks
Primary Threats to your Computer Security
Viruses/WormsSoftware programs designed to invade your computer, and copy, damage, or delete your data.
TrojansViruses that pretend to be helpful programs while destroying your data, damaging your computer, and stealing your personal information.
SpywareSoftware that tracks your online activities or displays endless ads.
Primary Threats to your personal online safety
SpamUnwanted e-mail, instant messages, and other online communication
PhishingE-mail sent by online criminals to trick you into going to fake Web sites and revealing personal information
Identity TheftA crime where con artists get your personal information and access your cash and/or credit
HoaxesE-mail sent by online criminals to trick you into giving them money
Primary online risks for your children
PredatorsThese people use the Internet to trick children into meeting with them in person.
File-share AbuseUnauthorized sharing of music, video, and other files may be illegal, and download malicious software.
Cyberbullies Both children and adults may use the Internet to harass or intimidate other people.
Invasion of PrivacyIf kids fill out online forms, they may share information you don’t want strangers to have about them or your family.
Disturbing ContentIf kids explore unsupervised, they could stumble upon images or information you may not want them exposed to.
Top six tips for online safety
Defend your computer & network
Strengthen your computer’s defenses
Avoid downloading malware
Secure your home network
Tip 1
Keep firewall on
Defend your computerStrengthen your computer’s defenses
Defend against malware
Tip 1Update software automatically
Defend your computerAvoid downloading malicious software
Think before you click
Confirm that the message is legitimate
Close pop-up messages carefully
Tip 1
Ctrl F4
Defend your network
Secure your home network: Wireless Network Security
Use WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) or WPA
If you use the older WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
instead of WPA, then make sure to maximize the
encryption
Use a strong password/change your network address
Enable MAC address filtering
Disable SSID broadcasting
Use OpenDNS to make your network safer
Access RestrictionsTip 1
Protect sensitive personal information
Tip 2
Look for signs of a secure webpage
Save financial transactions for home
Keep sensitive info to yourself
Avoid scams
Protect sensitive personal information
Tip 2
Set up dummy e-mail addresses when
registering for sites
Turn on privacy settings in browser
Install adblocking software
Tip 2
Learn how to spot scams
Suspicious email
address
Generic salutations
Alarmist messages
Grammatical errors
Requests for
personal info
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Tip 3
Password:
Strength:
Create strong passwordsand keep them secret
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BEST
tr0ngpas w0rs dsRsafer!
Use different passwords
Don’t share your passwords
Take charge of your online reputation
Discover
Evaluate
Protect
Cultivate
Restore
Tip 4
Take charge of your online reputation
Tip 4
Use social networks more safely
Use Settings or Options
Accept new friends wisely
Be careful what you post
Tip 5
Share with care
Don’t take or share suggestive
photos or videos
Make social network pages private
Keep personal info to yourself
Be choosy about adding friends
Share your accomplishments
Tip 5
Connect honestly and carefully
Download files legallyDownloading files and following unreliable links are two of the most common ways in which computers are compromised by malware
Use web content honestly
Use web & social sites appropriately
Meet an online “friend” in person VERY cautiously
Tip 5
Tip 6
Set clear rules
Keep communication open
Take extra steps to help keep kids safer online
Manage and monitor kids’ computer useGet reports of kids’ computer useControl time of online access
Use family safety
software
Pay attention to kids’ activities online
Join the fun; “Friend” and “Follow” your kids
Evaluate websites and devices beforehand
Locate consoles and computers centrally
Watch for changes in behavior
Tip 6
Set clear rules
Keep personal information private
Respect others
Only add people you know as friends
Don’t spread rumours
Don’t use a real photo as your main profile picture
Use a nickname or first name
Don’t add apps without talking to us first
Don’t upload photos of people without asking first
Don’t share passwordsTip 6
Send or post cruel messages
Disclose secrets
Shut someone out
Impersonate the target
Pretend to befriend someone
What is online bullying?
Tip 6
What you can do with your kids
Lay the groundwork: pay attention
Help bystanders standup to online cruelty
Help those who are bullied or bully others
online
Promote kindness in your community
Tip 6
What to do if there is a problem
What to do if there is a problem
When using email, a social network, or other web service
Continued harassment or physical threats
Your identity is stolen or you responded to a scam
Let’s recap
1: Defend your computer
2: Protect sensitive personal information
3: Create strong passwords and keep secret
4: Take charge of your online reputation
5: Use social networks more safely
6: Take extra steps to help keep kids safer
online
Online safety resources
www.microsoft.com/security
www.twitter.com/Safer_Online
www.facebook.com/SaferOnline
www.youtube.com/MSFTOnlineSafety
www.mediasmarts.ca
www.bewebaware.ca
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