Staying Safe How to Identify and Avoid Bad Things.

Staying SafeHow to Identify and

Avoid Bad Things

Bad Things to Avoid

Malware: Spyware, Virus, etc.

Fake web sites that want to steal your info

Useless software: Bloatware, Crapware

Phishing Emails

SPAM: Different Types of SPAM and what to do about it

Bad Things to Avoid

Malware: Spyware, Virus, etc.

Fake web sites that want to steal your info

Useless software: Bloatware, Crapware

Phishing Emails

SPAM: Different Types of SPAM and what to do about it

Malware is…

Any program that downloads without your knowledge.

Corrupts and interferes with using your computer.

May ask or demand money, but not always.

Types of Malware

Fake security products

Ransomware that locks up and hijacks your computer.

RAT: Remote Access Tool

Fake Security Product

Ransomware

RAT: The Invisible Malware

Adds your computer to the hacker’s “Bot Net”.

Causes your computer to crank out SPAM.

Makes your computer participate in targeted and coordinated DDoS attacks on web sites.

Runs a hidden web server, such as a fake PayPal site, designed to scam other people.

Runs totally invisibly, doesn’t demand money.

How is Malware Installed?

Googling for free stuff, employment, song lyrics, celebrity gossip, gambling, pornography.

Downloading software such as Screen savers, Wallpaper, Games from untrusted sources.

Attachments in email, regardless of type.Picture, Video, Programs, etc.

How to Avoid Malware

Make sure Windows Update runs every night.

Remove any and all software you don’t need.

Keep your web browser updated.

Keep add-ons updated: Java, Flash, Reader, Media Player, Quicktime, Shockwave, etc.

How to Avoid Malware

Keep your anti-virus program current.

Don’t let kids, especially teens, use your computer. They should have their own.

Use “sandboxing” software to isolate your web browser, especially for risky online behavior.

Bad Things to Avoid

Malware: Spyware, Virus, etc.

Fake web sites that want to steal your info

Useless software: Bloatware, Crapware

Phishing Emails

SPAM: Different Types of SPAM and what to do about it

Fake Web Sites

What are fake web site login pages?Facebook, Gmail,

HTTPS vs HTTP: What does that really mean?

Web sites with IP address only, such as http://64.231.122.12/homepage.htmlClosely misspelled domain names: ebau instead of ebay, etc.Web address displayed on status line doesn’t match link shown on main page body.

Bad Things to Avoid

Malware: Spyware, Virus, etc.

Fake web sites that want to steal your info

Useless software: Bloatware, Crapware

Phishing Emails

SPAM: Different Types of SPAM and what to do about it

Useless Software

Crapware that installs automatically while you are installing or updating something else.

Anything with “toolbar” in it’s name.

Tune-up, speed-up, registry cleaners, we-care, coupon printers, weather, etc.

Java Reader Flash Shockwave

Java offering the Ask Toolbar

Bad Things to Avoid

Malware: Spyware, Virus, etc.

Fake web sites that want to steal your info

Useless software: Bloatware, Crapware

Phishing Emails

SPAM: Different Types of SPAM and what to do about it

“Phone” already begins with PH.

“Phreaking” is spelled with a PH instead of an F to lend it a hacker cachet. And it fits with the PH in PHone, making a nice two-letter alliteration.

It’s the same with PHishing, a hacker version of FISHING

From: FedEx Shipping NotificationSubject: Ship NotificationDate: June 17, 2013

Dear Client, Your parcel has arrived at June 02. Courier was unable to deliver the parcel to you. To receive your parcel, print this label and go to the nearest office.

Click Here to Print Shipment Label

Customer Service Team1995-2013

FRAUD

FRAUD

How to Avoid Phishing Emails

NEVER click a link in an email that involves your bank, broker, PayPal, or any other financial institution.

NEVER click on a link in an email from a friend that seems out of character for that person.

ALWAYS open a separate browser window, go to the web site in question using a bookmark or by Googling the name, then clicking on legitimate links.

Phone Scammer

Caller says he’s from …

It doesn’t matter. Just hang up!

Bad Things to Avoid

Malware: Spyware, Virus, etc.

Fake web sites that want to steal your info

Useless software: Bloatware, Crapware

Phishing Emails

SPAM: Different Types of SPAM and what to do about it

Types of Spam

Fake Rolexs, Prescriptions, Mortgage offers, Wives from Russia, Stock tips, Male enhancements, etc.

Email from legitimate retailers like Home Depot, Amazon.com, etc.

Fraud

Promo

Email with Proper Unsubscribe

Email with Proper Unsubscribe

Bad Things to Avoid

Malware: Spyware, Virus, etc.

Fake web sites that want to steal your info

Useless software: Bloatware, Crapware

Phishing Emails

SPAM: Different Types of SPAM and what to do …