1. Staying Safe Online Technology Services Organization

2. General Security Run Anti-Virus/Anti-Malware Software Run Firewall Software Be Suspicious – Treat the Internet as if everyone’s out to get you – Email attachments (.exe,.pdf) Avoid using the same password everywhere

3. Social Networking

4. Twitter exploits – January 5: exploiting Direct Message feature – Last week: XSS exploit Facebook exploits – “Koobface” virus – Password stealing virus through email Be suspicious! – The more popular a service, the more attractive it is to attackers

5. Wireless Networks (WIFI) Don’t join Unknown Open WIFI Network – Nothing comes for free When joining a Public Network (Starbucks, etc.), tell Windows it’s a Public Network, NOT Home or Work – Provides more security from others on the same network More info: http://www.microsoft.com/protect/mobile/pu blic/publicwireless.aspx

6. Bluetooth Use Non-discoverable Mode – Protects against “Cabir” worm Only Pair with Known Devices Change Default PIN More info: – http://bluetooth.com/English/Technology/Works/ Security/Pages/SecurityQA.aspx – http://www.bluetooth.com/English/technology/w orks/security/pages/protecting.aspx

7. Security Be Suspicious! Ask Questions!