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Security at HomeSecurity at Home www.staysafe.org
The Internet = A World of Opportunities
Look what’s at your fingertips
A way to communicate with friends, family, colleagues
Access to information and entertainment
A means to learn, meet people and explore
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Leading Internet Risks and Threats
To Children
Predators
Cyberbullies
File-sharing abuses
Invasion of privacy
Disturbing content
To Personal Safety
Spam
Phishing or online fraud
Hoaxes
Identity theft
To PC Security
Viruses
Worms
Trojan Horses
Spyware
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Online Security Versus Online Safety Security: We must secure our computers with technology in the same way that we secure the doors to our homes
Safety: We must act in ways that protect us against the risks and threats that come with Internet use
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PredatorsThese people use the Internet to trick children into meeting with them in person
File-share AbuseExchanging music, video, and other files with strangers may be illegal, and can give them access to your PC or download viruses or worms
Cyber-bullies Both children and adults may use the Internet to harass or intimidate other people
Invasion of PrivacyIf kids fill out online forms, they may share information you don’t want strangers to have about them or your family
Disturbing ContentIf kids explore unsupervised, they could stumble upon images or information you may not want them exposed to
Leading Online Risks for Children
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SpamUnwanted e-mail, instant messages, e-cards, and other online communication
PhishingE-mail sent by online criminals that tries to trick you into revealing personal information
Identity TheftA crime where con artists get your personal information and access your cash and/or credit
HoaxesE-mail sent by online criminals that tries to trick you into giving them money
Leading Threats to Personal Online Safety
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Viruses/WormsSoftware programs designed to invade your computer, and copy, damage or delete your data
Trojan HorsesViruses that pretend to be programs that help you while destroying your data and damaging your computer
SpywareSoftware that secretly watches and records your online activities or send you endless pop-up ads
Leading Threats to PC Security
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Steps You Can Take
Your computer1. Turn on an
Internet firewall
2. Keep your operating system up to date
3. Install and maintain antivirus software
4. Install and maintain antispyware software
Your safety1. Practice Internet
behavior that lowers your risk
2. Manage your personal information carefully
3. Use technology to reduce nuisances, and raise the alarm when appropriate
Your family1. Talk with your kids
about what they do online
2. Keep personal information private
3. Set clear rules for Internet use
4. Use family safety software
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Take Steps to Help Protect Your Family
Talk with your kids about what they do online
Keep personal information private
Set clear rules for Internet use
Use family safety software
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Talk with Your Kids about Online Risks
Talk frankly with your kids about Internet risks, including:
Sexual predators
Inappropriate content
Invasion of privacy
Empower them by teaching them how their own behavior can reduce those risks and help to keep them safe when they are online
Helpful online resources: www.staysafe.orgwww.getnetwise.orgwww.microsoft.com/athome/security
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Pay Attention to What Your Kids Do Online
Keep the computer in a central area
Get to know how your kids use the Internet
Let your kids be the teacher
Teach kids to trust their instincts
And to report any problems
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Keep Personal Information Private
Teach children never to share personal information online without permission
Monitor your children’s online activities
Teach your children to report suspicious activity
Help children choose appropriate screen names and e-mail addresses
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Set Clear Rules for Internet Use
Never go alone to meet an Internet “friend” in person
Do not share files or open attachments
Do not click links from strangers
Treat others the way you want to be treated
Stand up for yourself
Respect other people’s property
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Use Family Safety Software
Use family safety software to control and monitor your children’s Internet use
Learn more about tools available for families at: http://kids.getnetwise.org/tools/
Build strong computer defenses
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How to Handle Problems:
Make it safe for your children to tell you when they feel threatened or scared online
Contact police to report any threat to your family immediately
Report incidents to: CyberTipline
800.843.5678www.cybertipline.com
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Take Steps to Help Protect Yourself
Practice Internet behavior that lowers your risk
Manage your personal information carefully
Use technology to reduce nuisances, and raise the alarm when appropriate
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Delete Spam without Opening It
Never reply to spam
Technology can help you identify spam so you can delete it
Many Internet providers delete it for you
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Be on the Lookout for Scams!
There are signs that you can alert you of e-mail scams
Alarmist messages and threats of account closures
Promises of big bucks for little effort
Deals that sound too good to be true
Misspellings and grammatical errors
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Don’t Share Personal Information
Delete e-mails that request personal information
Do not use e-mail or instant messages to share personal information
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Use Strong Passwords
Keep passwords private and create ones that are hard to “crack”
Never share your passwords with friends or be tricked into giving them away
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Get a copy of your credit report and ensure your account is flagged with a “fraud alert” and “victim’s statement”
If Your Identity Is Stolen
Report it
Follow up in writing
Change all passwords
Place fraud alert on credit reports
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Turn on an Internet firewall
Keep your operating system up to date
Install and maintain antivirus software
Install and maintain antispyware software
Four Steps To Protect Your Computer
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Turn on an Internet Firewall
An Internet firewall is like a moat around a castle, creating a barrier between your computer and the Internet
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Keep Your Operating System Updated
Install all security updates as soon as they are available
Automatic updates provide the best protection
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Install Antivirus Software
Antivirus software can detect and destroy computer viruses before they can cause damage
Just like flu shots, for antivirus software to be effective, you must keep it up to dateDon’t let it expire
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Install And Maintain Antispyware Software
Use antispyware software so unknown people cannot lurk on your computer and potentially steal your information
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Other Ways to Protect Your PC
Back up your files regularly
Think before you click
Read website privacy statements
Close pop-ups using red “X”
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Back Up Your Files
Save to CD or DVD
Use a Web-based backup service
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Think Before You Click
Don’t open e-mail attachments unless you know what they contain and who sent them
Only download files from websites you trust
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Read Privacy Statements
Understand what you are getting before you agree to download or share your personal information
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Close Pop-ups Using Red “X”
Always use the red “X” in the corner of a pop-up screen
Never click “yes,” “accept” or even “cancel”, because it could be a trick that installs software on your PC
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For More Information
www.microsoft.com/protect
www.staysafe.org
www.getnetwise.org
www.microsoft.com/athome/security