Computer Club Security Awareness

The Very Best Internet Security is YOU!

Don’t Don’t visit suspicious sites Don’t open suspicious attachments Don’t click on suspicious links Suspicious: causing a feeling that something is wrong or that someone is behaving wrongly

Would you allow this?

Hello. May I come in to your apartment and use your computer, please?

How about this?

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Snake Oil !

Click here so we can help make your computer faster and fix the many problems you might have. We’re authorized Microsoft support agents. STARR Suport Specalists

Is this suspicious?

How about this?

Phone Call Hello. Is this the owner of the computer? We’ve noticed many errors on your computer. We can fix them for $29.95 and control of your computer. It’s OK. We’re certified Windows technical support specialists. The accent? I just moved to Los Angeles, Iowa from out of the country.

Phone Call Hello. Is this the owner of the computer? We’ve noticed many errors on your computer. We can fix them for $29.95 and control of your computer. It’s OK. We’re certified Windows technical support specialists. The accent? I just moved to Los Angeles, Iowa from out of the country.

Things You Can Do Microsoft, Adobe, Apple, Dell, and HP will never cold call. Don’t respond to unsolicited phone calls. HANG UP!

What Can I Do? Don’t click on pop ups that aren’t from recognized companies or that sound too good to be true. Use Alt + F4 to dismiss them. Use Alt+F4 to close suspicious programs or web pages.

What Can I Do? Keep Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware software up to date. Keep the operating system up to date. Keep your data backed up.

What Can I Do? Avoid multiple security programs unless you’re an advanced user. Use a Kiosk to open any suspicious or to click on suspicious links.

What Can I Do? Ask a knowledgeable person what you should do. Use SiteAdvisor.com to check suspicious sites

What Can I Do? NEVER pay for help unless it’s from a local professional. NEVER pay for “Snake Oil” programs

Bottom Line YOU are the best Internet security – be smart

Bottom Line YOU are the best Internet security – be smart Things to do Don’t agree to help from unsolicited phone calls Don’t click on pop up ads offering help Don’t click on suspicious links

Bottom Line YOU are the best Internet security – be smart Things to do Don’t agree to help from unsolicited phone calls Don’t click on pop up ads offering help Don’t click on suspicious links Do keep software up to date Do use a Kiosk for suspicious items Do ask a knowledgeable person

The Computer Club Recommends Microsoft Security Essentials Free Not needed with Windows 8 MalwareBytes Pro $24.95 one time charge