Minding your business on the internet Kelly Trevino Regional Director October 6,2015.

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Minding your business on the internet Kelly Trevino Regional Director October 6,2015

Common Online Scams Work-at-home scams Lotteries and Sweepstakes Scams Bogus Apartment Rentals Online Dating Scams

Avoiding Online Scams What to do -Know who you’re dealing with -Wiring money is like sending cash -Read your monthly statements What not to do -Do not send money to someone you don’t know -Don’t agree to deposit a check and wire money back -Don’t reply to messages for personal or financial information Report online scams FTC/econsumer.gov

Spam How to reduce the amount of spam you get -use filter -limit your exposure -choose a unique address How to reduce spam for everyone -don’t let spammers use your computer -download software from sites you trust Report spam

Phishing How to deal with phishing scams Action steps Report phishing s

Computer Security -Use security software that updates automatically -Treat your personal information like it’s cash -Check out companies to find out who you’re dealing with -Give personal information over encrypted websites only -Protect your passwords -Back up your files

Malware -Avoiding malware -keep software updated -don’t click on any links unless you know what it is -download only from websites you trust -use a pop-up blocker -Detecting malware -monitor your computer -Getting rid of it -stop activities that involve user names, passwords, or sensitive info -Update security software -Reporting it -

Securing Your Wireless Network - Understand how a wireless network works -Use encryption -Don’t assume that public Wi-Fi networks are secure

P2P File-Sharing Risks -Install reputable security software -Limit what you share and how often -know what folders you’re sharing -create separate user accounts

Laptop Security Don’t: Leave your laptop unattended-even for just a moment Leave your laptop in a car Put your laptop on the floor Keep passwords with your laptop or its case Do: Treat your laptop like cash Lock your laptop with a security cable Consider an alarm for your laptop Consider carrying your laptop in something less obvious than a laptop case

Disposing of Old Computers How to clean a hard drive Save the files you want to keep How to dispose of your computer Recycle Donate Sell

Use IP Cameras Safely Before buying an IP camera Using security features

Cookies: Leaving a Trail on the Web - Understanding cookies - Controlling cookies - “Private browsing”

Comparing Products Online -Think before you shop -Use search engines -Check comparison shopping sites -Consider coupons -Read reviews & be skeptical -What if there’s a problem?

Protect Kids Online Remind kids that online actions have consequences Tell kids to limit what they share Limit access to your kids’ profiles

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