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Are you safe?

Are you safe?. IDENTITY THEFT. How Does this happen to me?. Internet “ Security “ Avoid accessing sensitive personal information from a public computer. You never know if key loggers or other malicious software was installed on that computer . How Does this happen to me?.

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Are you safe?

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  1. Are you safe? IDENTITY THEFT

  2. How Does this happen to me? Internet “Security “ • Avoid accessing sensitive personal information from a public computer. You never know if key loggers or other malicious software was installed on that computer.

  3. How Does this happen to me? • Never open suspicious emails. Viruses or malware could be downloaded if you do.

  4. How Does this happen to me? Verify that the URL at the bottom of the screen matches the intended website. • Verify URL

  5. HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN TO ME? • Passwords should consist of numbers, upper and lower case letters, and special characters. • Pick nonsense phrases ex. dogsEat83Figs! • You should have multiple levels of passwords for different accounts. Ex. Banking, email, FaceBook • Keep passwords different for each login.

  6. HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN TO ME? • Keep computer software updated. Ex. operating system, anti-virus software. • Hackers often target application flaws to infect your computer. Ex. Instant Messenger(IM) and Weather Bug. • Many updates include security patches to increase .

  7. HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN TO ME? • Avoid porn sites - Do you really think that people who post these websites would not infect your computer?

  8. HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN TO ME? • Avoid downloading free software - Free online software often contains malware, adware, and viruses. Instead, buy the software from a store.

  9. HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN TO ME? • Avoid clicking on links, pictures, videos, emails, etc. that you are not completely sure of. This is most common way a computer gets infected. Simply opening a file can install malware on your computer.

  10. WHO IS VULNERABLE? Every person who uses the Internet:

  11. WHERE IS THIS HAPPENING?

  12. WHO IS DOING THIS? Computer Hackers

  13. WHAT CAN I DO IF I AM A VICTIM? • Contact your IT departmentif your work computer is infected. - Don’t close any pop-ups or browsers. Doing so may launch the virus or malware. • Contact your bank, credit card company, etcif you suspect that you are a victim of internet fraud. • File a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center on-line atwww.ic3.gov • Purchase Anti-Virus, Anti-Malware and Anti-Spyware softwareat your local computer retailer and keep it updated.

  14. 10 Ways to be safe on the internet • Limit the use of public computers to access personal information. • Avoid opening suspicious emails. • Verify URL’s. • Have multiple passwords. • Regularly update computer software. • Keep computer secure . • Stay off porn sites. • Purchase valid Anti-Virus Software. • Avoid downloading free software. • Be cautious clicking on Links, Pictures or Video’s.

  15. HELP! • Helpful organizations and websites. Internet Crime Complaint Center www.ic3.gov • Company Information Technology(IT) department • Your Bank and/or Credit Card Company

  16. Help others Download and print this brochure http://ict.neit.edu/000106991/TechnicalComm/Default.html

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