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2. iPad iPhone Internet Security Apple Watch Digital Photography iOS 8
Cloud-Based Computing
iOS 8
Identity Theft Prevention
Introduction to Facebook
Online Social Media
Twitter
iPad
Online Banking
Smartphone Photography
Apple Watch
Internet Security
Home Automation
Consumer Electronics
Digital Photography
Online Shopping

3. How To Protect Your Privacy and Avoid Identity Theft Online
(Tips For Protecting Yourself, Your Kids and/or Your Grandchildren)

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5. FACT: Most kids and teens are far more technologically savvy than their parents.
Before it’s too late, talk to your kids about the dangers of “sexting” and sending inappropriate photos.
Kids and teens do not possess the common sense needed to keep them safe online.

6. Online Shopping & Banking
Online shopping and banking is typically very secure and safe, as long as you’re careful.
Only visit websites you’re familiar with and that you enter into your browser yourself.
Use a credit card, not a debit card to shop.
Create secure account usernames and passwords.

7. General Strategies For Protecting Yourself Online
When visiting any website and filling out online forms, do not agree to have your information shared.
Do NOT respond to s from banks or companies saying there is a problem with your account.

8. According to LifeLock.com…
Phishing – A way identity thieves steal your information by pretending to be a company, organization, or entity that you know and trust. Ask yourself, is the from your bank, or is it from an identity thief attempting to get your account number and PIN?
Every year, an estimated 3.6 million adults lose $3.2 billion from the impact of phishing theft.
It is also estimated that U.S. businesses lose an estimated $2 billion per year as their clients become victims.
Fake s often come from impostor online services, banks, “eBay”, “PayPal,” airlines and other well-known businesses.

9. Do Not Click On Links Within Emails From
Strangers

10. WARNING:
Never Click On Or Open
Attachments
From Strangers!

11. Your Email Is Full = SCAM
Don’t Click On Links!!

12. General Strategies For Protecting Yourself & Your Kids Online
Don’t post anything, including photos or “private” messages, that you don’t want to share with everyone.
Create a separate account for yourself to share with “strangers” online – Use Gmail, Yahoo!, etc.
Turn OFF location services or geo-tagging.

13. More General Strategies For Online Privacy Protection
Any information you include in an online profile is typically public and searchable, including Facebook, Twitter, Google+, SnapChat, LinkedIn or Instagram.
Within profiles, avoid including your address, phone number, date of birth, current employer, current school, or other details that could help someone find you.

14. General Strategies For Protecting Yourself Online
Do NOT give out the following details, unless you are 100% sure you know whom you’re sharing it with:
Social Security Number
Student ID
Driver’s License / Passport Number
Password Details
Date of Birth
Address & Phone Number

15. General Strategies For Protecting Yourself Online
When using someone else’s computer, always log out when you’re finished.
Never use a public Wi-Fi connection to access a bank’s website.

16. Always click on the Log Out button.

17. Always click on the Log Out button.

18. If You Agree To Meet An Online Friend In Person…
Ask for a copy of their driver’s license in advance via .
Video chat with them first.
Confirm their address and phone number.
Meet in a public place.
Use common sense.
Forbid your kids from meeting “online only” friends.

19. Password Creation Strategies
Create passwords that are not obvious and that are complex. Include letters and number combinations.
Do NOT use the same username and password for all of your online accounts.
Do NOT use “12345,” “abcdefg,” “Password” or your birthday.
Mix and match capital and lowercase letters.
Example…
Poor = superman
Better = SuperMan617
Passwords should be at least six (6) characters long.

20. Ways To Remember Your Account Usernames and Passwords
Write them down in a book.
Use a password-protected app, such as Dashlane.
For Apple computers and devices, use iCloud Keychain.

21. Protect Your Kids Online
Tell your kids to avoid “chatting” or responding to strangers, even when playing online games.
They should NEVER disclose their last name, town, school or any details, like their school mascot or the name of their English teacher.
Never respond to questions, like “Are you home alone right now?” or “Where do you hang out?”

22. Colleges Routinely Check An Applicant’s Social Media Accounts Before Accepting An Otherwise Qualified Student
Have your kids “clean up” their Facebook page, delete unflattering photos and remove inappropriate postings.

23. Protect Yourself & Your Kids On Facebook
Don’t share too much information within your profile.
Avoid tagging yourself or your kids in photos.
Turn off geo-tagging.
When you “Like” a page, be careful what you post.
Everything on Facebook is searchable.
There are more than one billion people active on Facebook worldwide.

24. Protect Yourself On Facebook
Change your Facebook password regularly.
Avoid sharing your exact city.
Turn on and utilize Facebook’s Privacy settings.
Don’t accept “unusual” friend requests.
Watch what you say during casual conversations with strangers.
You can choose who you share information with on Facebook. It’s not foolproof, however.

25. Facebook’s Settings Options

27. Each menu offers a different collection of customizable privacy options. You need to manually adjust one at a time.

28. Protect Your Kids Online
Do not allow your kids to have a computer in their bedroom.
Monitor their activity with specialized software, and turn on “parental controls” on the computer.
Know all of the account names and passwords that your kids use.
Check their phones too on a regular basis.

29. Optional Parental Control Software For PCs and Macs
Priced between $30.00 and $50.00.
Monitor all of your kids’ online activities and computer usage.
Options include: NetNanny, WebWatcher, Family Protector and McAffee Safe Eyes.

30. On An iPhone or iPad, Turn On Restrictions

31. All Internet-Enabled Video Game Systems Now Allow Kids To Play Real-Time Multi-Player Games With Strangers

32. Know What Games Your Kids Are Playing.
Know Who They’re Playing Games & Chatting With.
Know Their Gaming Account Passwords.

33. If You Use A Mac, iPhone or iPad…
Turn on the Find My… feature. This is done from System Preferences (Mac) or Settings (iPhone/iPad).
If the device gets lost or stolen, visit and lock it down fast.
Report the device stolen with your cellular service provider.
Track the location of your kids/teens in real-time.

34. Protection From Identity Theft
Check your bank and credit card statements regularly for inaccuracies.
Review your credit reports from all three credit reporting agencies once every six months.
is free. (Avoid impostor sites.)
Use Credit Karma for your credit score and credit monitoring.

35. Sign Up For A Service Like LifeLock
Use an independent service, such as LifeLock to help protect yourself from Identity Theft.
$10.00 to $25.00 per month, depending on the plan.
This more than just a credit monitoring service.

36. However, you should ALWAYS use common sense when online.
Don’t Worry…
In general, using the Internet to shop online, handle online banking, interact with friends, share photos, and participate on Facebook (and other online social networking services) is perfectly safe and very secure.
However, you should ALWAYS use common sense when online.

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