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Stay Safe Online in Six Steps

Presented by:

Scott Rhinehart540 Lake Center Parkway, Suite 102

Cumming, GA 30040

Office: 678-513-1864 ext 58727

Fax: 770-887-9339

Email: Scott.Rhinehart@LibertyMutual.com

Online Safety Quiz How many people are victims of identity

theft each year?

What does the “s” stand for in “https:”?

What does the term “phishing” mean?

Do you know what a “firewall” is?

Is it safe to leave computer running and plugged in at all times?

How often should you change your passwords?

Why might it be a good idea to partition your computer into different accounts for each user?

Answers to Quiz

• 8.4 Million in 2007 (most recent data as of Dec. 2009).

• Secure.• When an intruder is looking for your personal

information.• A firewall helps block out intruders.• Yes, but recommend you turn it off when you will not

being using for a long period of time.• Every 3 months.• So that other users do not have access to your

personal information.

Step 1: Protect your personal information

Step 2: Be aware

Step 3: Purchase/install protective software

Step 4: Ensure proper set up of your web browser

Step 5: Protect passwords

Step 6: Ensure child-safe internet use

6 Steps to Protect Your Family

Step 1: Protecting Your Personal Information

Email is not a secure tool for information

Avoid pop-ups asking for information

Verify a website is secure when shopping– HTTPS:– Lit lock icon

Look for and read a website privacy policy

Watch out for impersonators

Lots of people like to go “Phishing”– Update your personal information– Sites look authentic– Don’t take the bait

If you think something is strange, or that something illegal is going on, report them

– spam@uce.gov

Step 2: Know Who You Are Dealing With

Step 3: Purchase/Install Protective Software

Anti-virus software is critical– Scans computer and email for viruses and

deletes them– Software should update routinely to catch

the latest bugs– Most update automatically

Only download software from company websites or buy in a store

Firewalls keep people away from your files – Keeps hackers from breaking into your computer– Blocks communications to and from sources you don’t allow

Some operating systems come with a firewall built in, or you can install separate software or hardware

Make sure it is set up properly and updated regularly

Step 3: Purchase/Install Protective Software

Step 4: Ensure Proper Set Up of Your Web Browser Change settings to increase security to stop

hackers

Some systems offer free patches to close holes

Email software can filter spam

Turn computer off or unplug from phone or cable line if not using for long periods

Step 5: Protect Your Passwords

Keep passwords in safe place, out of plain view

Don’t share passwords over the Internet or on the phone

Choose passwords that are difficult to guess, and change them regularly

Use a variety of passwords for different accounts

Step 6: Ensure Child-safe Internet Use It’s easy for children to mistakenly

publish personal information in public places

It’s impossible to supervise all of your children’s online activity

Discuss and set guidelines and rules, and post the rules by the computer

– Teach children never to give out personal information to people they meet online

Use Internet with children and become familiar with their activities

– Know who their online friends are and supervise chat area

Keep computer in central and open location

Partition your computer into separate user accounts

Use parental controls from ISPs, purchased software and browsers

– Consider software that monitors children’s email and web traffic (SpectorSoft)

Step 6: Ensure Child-safe Internet Use

Visit www.getnetwise.org for information about who to contact if you think your child is in danger

Report instances of child exploitation to www.missingkids.com

Don’t let kids’ sophisticated technical skills intimidate you!

Step 6: Ensure Child-safe Internet Use

Additional Resources www.staysafeonline.org

www.onguardonline.gov

www.safekids.com

www.safeteens.com

www.bbb.org (Better Business Bureau)

Deceptive spam: spam@uce.gov

www.clarkhoward.com

All Six Steps for Safety

There is no single answer

Online safety requires combination of Internet habits and technology solutions

This set of cyber-security practices can make a difference!

Questions

Thank You!

Call Scott Rhinehart for more information or to

learn more about Liberty Mutual Insurance.

678-513-1864 ext 58727