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In an age where access to information is boundless, protecting your personal data is crucial. Ensure your online safety with these essential tips: always safeguard personal information, verify who you’re dealing with, use reliable security software, and keep your operating system and browsers updated. Regularly change your passwords, back up important files, and learn emergency protocols in case of a cyber threat. Remember, multiple layers of protection are preferred to keep your digital life secure. Stay informed and stay safe online!
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Computer Security By Sierra Monif
“Access to information and entertainment, credit and financial services, products from every corner of the world — even to your work — is greater than ever.”
Protect Your... • Protect personal information • Know who you’re dealing with • Use security software • Keep operating system and browsers up-to-date • Keep passwords safe and strong • Back up important files • Learn what to do in e-mergency
Avoid criminals getting personal information by... • Not replying to messages asking for information • Not responding to peculiar messages • Ignoring all pop-ups about winning prizes
Know Who You’re Dealing With • At unknown site, call seller’s phone number • Type site’s name into search engine to see reviews • Use software toolbar that rates and warns you about sites
Use Security Software • Keep all software and firewall up-to-date • Ignore messages that are unfamiliar • Set security software to update automatically
Keep Operating System and Web Browser Up-to-Date • Set all software to download/install security automatically • Disconnect computer if not using for a long time • Increase security by changing privacy settings
Keep Passwords Safe and Strong • Make it tough by... • Using long passwords that include numbers or symbols • Avoid common words • Don’t use personal information • Change password regularly • Use different passwords for every account ***********
Back Up Your Files • No software in completely secure • Copy all important files onto removable disk • Store all important files in a safe place
Learn What to Do In E-mergency • If malware is lurking, stop all online activity with passwords • Confirm security is up-to-date • Call professional for help if still a problem • Write down your problem and problem
Free Anti-virus Protection Spurs More Robust Options • Today, an estimated 40% to 60% PCs go unprotected • Consumers and Companies will spend $7.2 billion on anti-virus software this year
Free Anti-virus Protection Spurs More Robust Options (cont.) • It’s important to know that multiple layers of protection are most likely preferred. • Generally, free programs lack important features.
One Last Thing Click below for a quick lecture of how to stay safe online. Stay Safe Online!
“Access to information and entertainment, credit and financial services, products from every corner of the world — even to your work — is greater than ever.”
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