Computer Security By Sierra Monif
Jan 04, 2016
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
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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
Stay Safe Online!
Click below for a quick lecture of how to 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.”
Citations
OnGuard Online. Computer Security. [Online] http://www.onguardonline.gov/topics/computer-security.aspx\
• LayoutSparks. Abstract. [Online] http://images2.layoutsparks.com/1/232651/joe-jonas-violet-abstract.jpg
• USA TODAY. Free anti-virus protection spurs more robust options. [Online] 21, September, 2010.
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