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Protecting Yourself @Home
David Burt Microsoft Corporation
About
– Trustworthy Computing is Microsoft’s long-term initiative
to deliver more secure, private and reliable computing.
– David Burt, Senior Communications Manager
– E-mail: [email protected]
Risks to online safety
Protect your computer
Practice safe surfing
Protect your mobile device
What to do if there is a problem
Risks to your
online safety
Risks to your personal online safety
Questionable material
Extreme views or hate speech
Inaccurate information`
Content Contact Unwanted contact
Cyberbullying or cyber harassment
Child predators
Online interactions
Online reputation
Illegal downloads and piracy
Conduct Product and service solicitations
Privacy issues
Fraud or identity theft
Commerce
The Nature of the Threat
Only 1% of all attacks used a “Zero Day” vulnerability (Microsoft SIR, 2012)
45% of all attacks now use social engineering (Microsoft SIR, 2012)
5% of all PCs are infected with Malware (Microsoft SIR, 2012)
19% of all PCs in the U.S. did not have up-to-date
antivirus software (McAfee, 2012)
Protect your
Computer
Keep firewall on
Strengthen your computer’s defenses
Defend against
malware
Update software
automatically
Think, then click
Confirm that the message is legitimate
Close pop-up windows carefully
Practice Safe Surfing Avoid downloading malicious software
Recognize Fraudulent Sites
Look for signs of a secure webpage
Save financial transactions for home
Keep sensitive info to yourself
Avoid scams
Spot Phishing
Emails
Suspicious email address
Generic salutations
Alarmist messages
Grammatical errors
Requests for personal info
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Password:
Strength:
Create strong passwords
and keep them secret
S
BEST
t r 0 n g p a s w 0 r s d s R s a f e r !
Use different passwords
Don’t share your passwords
Set clear rules
Keep communication open
Use family safety software
Manage and monitor computer use
Get reports of kids’ computer use
Control time of online access
Take extra steps to help keep kids safer online
Protect Mobile Devices
Password lock your device
Back up data to the cloud
Enable “remote wipe” if possible
Use Wi-Fi networks safely
Accept software updates
Enable parental controls for kids
How to tell if there is a problem
Your Computer Computer becomes much slower or unstable
Pop ups suddenly appear
Files and applications (especially security software) are missing
or inaccessible
Your Online Identity E-mails you didn’t send from your account
Unable to login to e-mail, social network accounts
Unknown charges to your accounts
Your Kids Won’t let you see what they are accessing
History shows visiting questionable sites
What to do if there is a problem
Your Computer Run an anti-virus scan
Back up important files
Contact tech support if necessary
Your Online Identity Change the passwords on your accounts
Contact social network and e-mail providers if necessary
Check your credit history
Your Kids Talk to your kids
Check browser history
Establish rules for use
Online Safety Resources
staysafeonline.org
National Cyber Security Alliance website
www.fosi.org
Family Online Safety Institute
onguardonline.gov
FTC online security and safety site
www.microsoft.com/security
Microsoft safety and security resources
Your gateway to the latest information from Microsoft about how to help defend your computer, safeguard your information, and protect your family: microsoft.com/security.
© 2012. Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
This material is provided for informational purposes only.
Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied.
Questions?