KEEPING YOUR COMPUTER SAFE

Anna

by

Kristan Simonton

Internet Safety

Overview

Computer Protection

Identity Theft

Child Safety

Rules of Thumb

Computer Protection

Key Terms: Firewall –Blocks outside access to a computer

Antivirus – Prevents most destructive programs (viruses) from accessing a computer

Cookies – Stores and transmits information to parent websites

Passwords – Allows access to online accounts

Computer Protection

Online: Connected to the Internet Disconnect when not in use

Firewall: Limits the information sent to and from your computer Barrier from the internet Examples of firewall programs:

Zonealarm Comodo Norton

Internet

Your Computer

Computer Protection

Antivirus: Prevents viruses from effecting your computer Can only prevent what it recognizes

Important to keep software updated Examples of antivirus programs:

McAfee Norton AVG Anti-virus Your

Computer

Computer Protection

Cookies Allow companies to store information on your

machine Collect information on your use Sell information gathered to 3rd parties Create profiles based on information gathered Set computer to accept different level of cookies

I’ve been to this site!

Computer Protection

Keep Your Password Safe! Passwords are keys to personal information Increase password security include…

Capital letters, lowercase letters, symbols, and numbers Use abbreviations not whole words

Example: s0uth*ern ILL-in0is Change your password frequently

These precautions will not protect your computer 100%

Identity Theft

Key Terms: Email – Messages sent via the internet Websites – Locations on the internet

Identity Theft

Scamming: Tricking or deceiving a person or group of people to obtain

information

Phishing Email A common avenue for virtual scam artist. False email can appear obvious or subtle.

Phishing Website Another common venue for virtual scam artist. Attempt to gather personal information

Email Scam Clear Example

Email Scam Subtle Example

Southern Illinois Bank

Email

Sent messages are uncontrollable

Do not open emails from email addresses you do not recognize

Treat online situations the same way you would personal situations

Identity Theft: Websites

Check out the legitimacy of a website Key icons and web addresses Well-known site Check for misspellings

Do not give out personal information Set information to private if possible

If you are unsure just remember to…Stop! Look! Call!

Child Safety

Internet is accessible from almost any location

Kids need your help navigating the internet to avoid its risk

Start a dialog and explore the internet with them

Child Safety

Key Terms: Blocking – Prevents individuals from

accessing non age appropriate material

Monitoring – Records a child’s activities while online

Child Safety

Blocking Prevents children from accessing inappropriate

material Customized to fit household needs Password protected Examples of blocking programs:

Net Nanny Safe Eyes CYBERsitter OpenDNS

Click Here for Violent Movies

Child Safety: How to Block Sites

Child Safety: Monitoring

Monitoring See the sites your kids are visiting Know who your kids are talking to Know where your kids are going online Examples of monitoring programs:

Webwatcher Spector Pro Spy Agent Guardian Monitor

Tracking Teresa

NetSmartz.org

Rules of Thumb

Treat your computer like your home!

Never give out personal information!

Talk to your kids about internet safety!

If it sounds too good to be true it usually is!

Remember: The Benefits Out Weigh The Risks

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