Malware & Phishing By: mackenzie olson

Internet fraudsters send out spam, pop-ups, appealing websites, and desirable downloads.

Recognize, Avoid, and Report Recognize malware What to do when malware hits Recognize phishing Avoid getting hooked by phishing Report it

Recognize malware Appealing websites Desirable downloads Compelling stories Computer slows down Computer won’t shut down or restart

What to do when malware hits Stop shopping, banking, and other online activities Have active and current security software Run it to scan for viruses and spyware How could it have been downloaded Don’t open unknown attachments Don’t download unknown software

Recognize phishing Spam Pop-up messages

Avoid getting hooked by phishing Don’t reply to s or pop-ups Don’t call a number they give you to update your account Update anti-virus, anti-spyware, and firewall regularly Don’t personal or financial information Review credit card and bank account statements

Report it File a complaint with the FTC Forward phishing s to Also report phishing s to

Malware and Phishing can steal your identity, so take the steps in avoiding it.

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