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Stay Safe Online in Six Steps
Presented by:
Scott Rhinehart540 Lake Center Parkway, Suite 102
Cumming, GA 30040
Office: 678-513-1864 ext 58727
Fax: 770-887-9339
Email: [email protected]
Online Safety Quiz How many people are victims of identity
theft each year?
What does the “s” stand for in “https:”?
What does the term “phishing” mean?
Do you know what a “firewall” is?
Is it safe to leave computer running and plugged in at all times?
How often should you change your passwords?
Why might it be a good idea to partition your computer into different accounts for each user?
Answers to Quiz
• 8.4 Million in 2007 (most recent data as of Dec. 2009).
• Secure.• When an intruder is looking for your personal
information.• A firewall helps block out intruders.• Yes, but recommend you turn it off when you will not
being using for a long period of time.• Every 3 months.• So that other users do not have access to your
personal information.
Step 1: Protect your personal information
Step 2: Be aware
Step 3: Purchase/install protective software
Step 4: Ensure proper set up of your web browser
Step 5: Protect passwords
Step 6: Ensure child-safe internet use
6 Steps to Protect Your Family
Step 1: Protecting Your Personal Information
Email is not a secure tool for information
Avoid pop-ups asking for information
Verify a website is secure when shopping– HTTPS:– Lit lock icon
Look for and read a website privacy policy
Watch out for impersonators
Lots of people like to go “Phishing”– Update your personal information– Sites look authentic– Don’t take the bait
If you think something is strange, or that something illegal is going on, report them
Step 2: Know Who You Are Dealing With
Step 3: Purchase/Install Protective Software
Anti-virus software is critical– Scans computer and email for viruses and
deletes them– Software should update routinely to catch
the latest bugs– Most update automatically
Only download software from company websites or buy in a store
Firewalls keep people away from your files – Keeps hackers from breaking into your computer– Blocks communications to and from sources you don’t allow
Some operating systems come with a firewall built in, or you can install separate software or hardware
Make sure it is set up properly and updated regularly
Step 3: Purchase/Install Protective Software
Step 4: Ensure Proper Set Up of Your Web Browser Change settings to increase security to stop
hackers
Some systems offer free patches to close holes
Email software can filter spam
Turn computer off or unplug from phone or cable line if not using for long periods
Step 5: Protect Your Passwords
Keep passwords in safe place, out of plain view
Don’t share passwords over the Internet or on the phone
Choose passwords that are difficult to guess, and change them regularly
Use a variety of passwords for different accounts
Step 6: Ensure Child-safe Internet Use It’s easy for children to mistakenly
publish personal information in public places
It’s impossible to supervise all of your children’s online activity
Discuss and set guidelines and rules, and post the rules by the computer
– Teach children never to give out personal information to people they meet online
Use Internet with children and become familiar with their activities
– Know who their online friends are and supervise chat area
Keep computer in central and open location
Partition your computer into separate user accounts
Use parental controls from ISPs, purchased software and browsers
– Consider software that monitors children’s email and web traffic (SpectorSoft)
Step 6: Ensure Child-safe Internet Use
Visit www.getnetwise.org for information about who to contact if you think your child is in danger
Report instances of child exploitation to www.missingkids.com
Don’t let kids’ sophisticated technical skills intimidate you!
Step 6: Ensure Child-safe Internet Use
Additional Resources www.staysafeonline.org
www.onguardonline.gov
www.safekids.com
www.safeteens.com
www.bbb.org (Better Business Bureau)
Deceptive spam: [email protected]
www.clarkhoward.com
All Six Steps for Safety
There is no single answer
Online safety requires combination of Internet habits and technology solutions
This set of cyber-security practices can make a difference!
Questions
Thank You!
Call Scott Rhinehart for more information or to
learn more about Liberty Mutual Insurance.
678-513-1864 ext 58727