This slideshare gives an overview of protecting yourself online.

1. Protecting yourself on the
Internet
Take charge of your computer

2. Objectives
• Learn the terms involved in Internet safety
• Discuss the types of security & how to be
protected online
• Discover how to tell if your computer is
infected, and then what to do
• Discuss safe online browsing, social
networking and email

3. Terminology
• Spam: Unsolicited mail
• Virus: Self replicating software
• Malware: Malicious software
• Spyware: Collects your personal info
• Phishing: Looks like the real website
• Pharming: Sends you to a bad site
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4. Terminology (continued)
• Browser hijacking: Replaces your homepage
• Hoax: Email with erroneous information
• Mousetrapping: Keeps you locked into a
window
• Trojan horse: Software that appears to be OK

5. Good security for your computer
• Anti-virus software is KEY
• Scans files & computer for patterns which may
signal infection
• Can be set up for automatic , daily scanning
• Should run a manual scan if you think you have
a virus
• May clean automatically, may quarantine
• To install new one, must uninstall old one
• Good free one: Microsoft Security Essentials
More…

6. Good security for your computer
• Anti Malware and Spyware (Often can be taken care of with same
program. Check the program)
• Firewall: (blocks connections between your computers and other
computers.. Keep it turned on)
• If infected, run a one time virus scanner like Microsoft
Security Scanner
• Keep important software up to date including: Operating
system, Adobe flash, Adobe reader, Java, Apple, Microsoft
Office, etc.
• Install Web of Trust on browsers

7. Important security for your
computer: Passwords!
No:
• Personal
information on
password
• Predictable patterns
(123,789)
Yes:
• If you write them
down, keep in a safe
place
• Try a password
generator
http://www.ghacks.net/2012/04/07/how-secure-is-your-password/

8. How do I get a virus?
• Download an infected file (or open email
attachment)
• .exe: most dangerous, program file
• .zip: compressed file, can contain a virus
• .scr: free screen saver, can contain virus
• .doc: a Microsoft word file, can be infected
• Can have other extensions so CAREFUL!
• Can be spread with a thumb drive
• Visit bad website
• Clicking on a bad link

9. Signs my computer may have a
virus
Note: Only guidelines: Other things may
cause these computer behaviors
• Computer running slowly
• Unexpected messages or programs that start
automatically
• Modem or hard drive seem to be working
all the time

10. Signs that my computer may
have Spyware
• New toolbars, links or favorites on your
web browser
• Home page, mouse pointer or search
program changes
• You type an address into the web browser
but end up at an unrelated site
• Pop-up ads, even without the Internet
• Computer may be running slowly

11. What to do if you think you are
infected
• Download and run a one time scanner such as
Microsoft Safety Scanner
http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-
us/default.aspx
• Or use other online virus scanners such as:
Symantec Security Check, McAfee
FreeScan, Kaspersky lab, & Bitdefender. (They
might not cure your computer, but at least can tell
you if you are infected.)

12. Email security
• Don’t forward hoax emails…(try
snopes.com or factcheck.org)
• Don’t open attachments unless you are
certain of their source (just reading email is
OK)
• Don’t be too sure even if they are from a
friend!
• Don’t click on links in the body of the email
Continue for Email Red Flags…

13. Email Red Flags
• Images blocked: Don’t open unless you are
sure!
• Urgent letters needing your personal
information or money
• Statements from your bank to click here
• A claim that seems far fetched
• Anything from an online pharmacy, Western
Union and PayPal. Go directly to the site
instead.
• A note from a friend that seem strange

14. Safe social networking…DO
• Caution when clicking on links
• Limit personal information on sites
• Create multiple aliases for some
• Don’t believe it is really from Uncle Joe
• Type network address directly
• Be careful of your “friends”
• Understand Privacy terms on the site
Next: Safe social networking…Don’t

15. Safe social networking…DON’T
• Use personal information for passwords
• Install programs from the social networks
• Click on links on the page
• Allow social network to scan your contacts
• Respond to “flames”
• Say anything you may regret later

16. Safe Online Browsing
• Set own homepage (Options, settings)
• Use InPrivate browsing for sensitive use
• Don’t use public Wi Fi for personal data
• Double check web addresses if it seems
different…Best to type it in directly
• HTTPS always when privacy is important
More on Safe online browsing

17. Safe Online Browsing (cont.)
• Install Web of Trust on all browsers
• If money is involved:
• HTTPS
• Credit card or PayPal is best
• Beware if money is required up front
• Research to make sure company is legitimate
• Do not respond to unsolicited emails
• Use caution even if it looks authentic (Fake
campaigns for Windows security updates,
Facebook apps, 9/11 scams, Anti-Virus)
• Download only from reputable sources!

18. FACTS AND FIGURES

19. Internet Scams with the most
complaints:
http://mashable.com/2012/06/17/internet-scams-infographic/internet-scam-hotspots-972/

20. Other Internet Scams
http://mashable.com/2012/06/17/internet-scams-infographic/

21. Newest scams from BBB (click
on link to read article)
• Scammers Taunt Twitter Users With Fake Facebook
Video
• Fake Attorney Website Sparks FBI Investigation
• Email with "Visual Voicemail" Have Scam Attached
• Company Claims to Be Local, Scam Alert Issued
• Free Turns to Fee
• Media alert - Fire Victim Warning
Check the BBB site for updates:
http://www.bbb.org/us/scams

22. DON’T FALL FOR A
SCAM: BE SAFE
ONLINE!