The
widespread availability of computers and connections to the
Internet provides everyone with 24/7 access to information,
credit and financial services, and shopping. The Internet
is also an incredible tool for educators and students to communicate
and learn.
Unfortunately, some individuals exploit the Internet through
criminal behavior and other harmful acts. Criminals can try
to gain unauthorized access to your computer and then use
that access to steal your identity, commit fraud, or even
launch cyber attacks against others. By following the recommended
cyber security practices outlined here, you can limit the
harm cyber criminals can do not only to your computer, but
to everyone's computer.
However, there is no single cyber security practice or technological
solution that will prevent online crime. These recommended
cyber security practices highlight that using a set of practices
that include Internet habits as well as technology solutions
can make a difference (source: http://www.staysafeonline.org)
PROTECTING YOUR SAFETY
- never give your password to anyone for any reason
- be cautious about giving out personal information
- make your password hard to guess
- change your password regularly
- use a mix of numbers and letters in your password
- protect your computer with a firewall and virus software
- don't open any email attachments from people you don't know
Useful links:
- http://www.getsafeonlineblog.org
- http://www.antiphishing.org
- http://www.scambusters.org
- http://www.ic3.gov/
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