Personal Security on the Internet

Introduction

What is InfoSec? Information Security (InfoSec) is: –Protection of information –Its critical elements –That use, store, and transmit information Standards published by Committee on National Security System (CNSS)

Why Is It Important? Prevalence of computer/technology usage to store information Increase of computer/technology related crimes including hacking Securing private information Daily use Using technology and information systems

The New Face of Cybercrime

Common Threats to InfoSec Phishing Spoofing Hacking Lack of knowledge by users Viruses/malware

Phishing Phil! Let's go phishing!

Can You Spot the Scam?

So How Does All This Affect Me? MySpace, Facebook, Twitter? Music/Video Downloading? Any internet/computer usage? Buying online? Parents’ computers?

The Basics to Security Have a good password and protect it Be aware of your computer environment Examine web addresses Keep security software up-to-date Don’t open unknown attachments or s from those you don’t know Educate yourself If you’re not scared, you’re not paying attention

Social Networking Access to information is very easy Friending People Most information on social networking sites is searchable via Google or other search engines For example…

Time To Find What’s Out There…

To Be Fair…

Facebook Safety 10 Privacy Settings Every Facebook User Should Know10 Privacy Settings Every Facebook User Should Know –Groups –Search visibility –Use discretion with photos Do you know the person? Do people need to know what you’re doing 24/7? Would you let your parents see it?

Facebook Safety Continued Use the different lists available Tagged Photos –Face.comFace.com –Facial recognition software to automatically tag photos of you if you’re privacy settings are not secure

Twitter Safety 12 Twitter Safety Tips Location updates Don’t give out personal information Protect your password Use common sense Be careful if you meet someone in person Don’t antagonize people

Why Does This Matter? Potential employers –Teachers have been fired over photos on Facebook and Myspace –When Teachers Go WildWhen Teachers Go Wild Vulnerability to hacking/exploitation –Social engineering –Susceptibility to malware/viruses Malware ad banners reported on websites MySpace and Malware, Beware!

How Do I Protect My Information? Search for yourself online –Be aware that what is out there anyone can find Know how to secure information you don’t want public (photos, school/work info, etc.) Sensitive information on secure websites Be able to identify potentially dangerous software, pop ups, downloads, etc.

File Sharing Can include music, video, or any other files Programs such as Limewire, Kazaa, Napster, and torrent services Potential legal ramifications Exposing computer to a variety of threats: –Viruses in downloads –Incorrect file sharing settings –In the news…Limewire File Sharing FraudLimewire File Sharing Fraud

You Could Be in Big Trouble… In the news… –The Lowdown on DownloadsThe Lowdown on Downloads –Average settlement from current lawsuits around $3,000 although some can be thousands of dollars per download Legal issues –Copyright Infringement –Unauthorized use Computer vulnerability

Buy the music/video files…the quality is better anyway Set your sharing settings to not allow others to use/take your files –D–Don’t keep files in your shared folders Keep antivirus/firewall up-to-date to prevent against attack

Conclusion Technology is always changing- keep your knowledge up-to-date! Be aware and be cautious Use common sense

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