truth or consequences in the internet age

By Lorette CheswickCheswick.comlepac@cheswick.com

Truth or Consequences in the Internet Age

My biodad, this past summer

Why I am here tonight

He has called me a number of times asking me toresearch information on an immediate basis.

•People’s resumes•Basic research on individual chemicals•Patent searches•E-mail and other connectivity issues

details

Identity theft

Media hype

What is a Secure Computer

Robert Morris

•One or two computers•Modems connected to phones•DSL or cable•Diskettes•CD writer•On or off?•Operating systems•Application usage

Home realities

How often do you do the following?

•Update virus recognition software•Install operating system security patches•Install browser security patches•Install e-mail security patches•Open attachments in WORD or EXCEL

Ignorance is not a defense

Connected or Not

Do you know what a browser looks like?

What is your e-mail program?

Different ways to hack your privacy Radiowave surfing Viruses sneak in on little cat feet Password sniffing Dumpster diving Credit card sniffing on websites

So what can you do?

Being alert does help

Never give your credit or social security information to incoming callers.

Use caller id to screen unannounced callers.

On the Net Check to make sure that a business is

legitimate before you buy from them. You can call to place orders until you feel

comfortable with the level of service. Shopping services have not vetted their

sellers for you.

If you have problems with a purchase Pay with a credit card if you buy on the

Net Check sites that combine gripes. Complain to the company as soon as

possible. Keep records of contacts

Warnings come in various packages

E-mail worm chewing up hard drives all over the world

Updates Need to know how Need to do on a consistent schedule Netscape - Download & Upgrade Page for

browsers, servers, shareware Microsoft Download Center

Proflowers.com privacy policy

Proflowers.com

A demonstration of Internet purchasing

Site Security

•Certificates•Secure Servers•Passwords•Authentication•Mother’s maiden name

Banking sites

Welcome to Security First Network Bank

Security on one system Turn it off when you are not using it. Backup early and often. Don’t let other people download programs

or install programs on your machine. Use passwords for sensitive information

like turbotax, even at home. Do not open e-mail from people you don’t

know.

Security on networked computers Make sure there is a security policy. Make sure your kids or employees know

what it is and hold them accountable for it’s use.

Firewall should be in place Backofficer Backups

Internet Situations Ordering Viewing Cookies E-mail Business Authoring

Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Disinformatica

Matt Blaze