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Minding your business on the internet
Kelly TrevinoRegional DirectorOctober 6,2015
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Common Online ScamsWork-at-home scams
Lotteries and Sweepstakes Scams
Bogus Apartment Rentals
Online Dating Scams
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Avoiding Online ScamsWhat 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 scamsFTC/econsumer.gov
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SpamHow to reduce the amount of spam you get-use email filter-limit your exposure-choose a unique email address
How to reduce spam for everyone-don’t let spammers use your computer-download software from sites you trust
Report [email protected]
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Phishing
How to deal with phishing scams
Action steps
Report phishing emails
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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
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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- www.ftc.gov/complaint
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Securing Your Wireless Network
- Understand how a wireless network works-Use encryption-Don’t assume that public Wi-Fi networks are secure
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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
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Laptop Security
Don’t:Leave your laptop unattended-even for just a momentLeave your laptop in a carPut your laptop on the floorKeep passwords with your laptop or its case
Do:Treat your laptop like cashLock your laptop with a security cableConsider an alarm for your laptopConsider carrying your laptop in something less obvious than a laptop case
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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
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Use IP Cameras Safely
Before buying an IP camera
Using security features
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Cookies: Leaving a Trail on the Web
- Understanding cookies- Controlling cookies- “Private browsing”
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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?
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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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