Staying safe on the internet Phishing Emails (Phone calls) Scammers use fraudulent emails or texts, or copycat websites to get you to share valuable personal information – such as account numbers, Social Security numbers, your login IDs and passwords, or answers to your security questions. Scammers use your information to steal your money or your identity or both.

Staying safe on the internet Phishing Emails (Phone calls) Spoofed email addresses Legitimate subject matter Spam Email Essentially junk mail… annoying but not usually harmful

Staying safe on the internet CIO.com senior writer Sharon Florentine

Staying safe on the internet

Staying safe on the internet Links in emails do not always lead where they are supposed to www.hernandocounty.us: Link leads to the real website

Staying safe on the internet Links in emails do not always lead where they are supposed to www.hernandocounty.us: Link leads to another website

Staying safe on the internet How can you tell the difference? Look for red flags

Staying safe on the internet Test your phishing IQ https://www.sonicwall.com/en-us/phishing-iq-test

Staying safe on the internet Malware Malicious software that includes viruses, spyware, adware, worms, trojans, bots, ransomware, scareware, etc. Malware is spread by clicking on infected links, downloading infected files, running games or utilities with the infected code

Staying safe on the internet How to protect yourself Back up all your digital content Keep your security software, web browser and operating system up to date Use security software to scan USB and external devices before use Be careful what you download

Staying safe on the internet How to protect yourself Make better passwords and change them often 12 character sentences Combination Capitals, Numbers, Symbols Use the strongest authentication tools available such as biometrics, security keys or a unique one-time code through an app on your mobile device

Staying safe on the internet How to protect yourself Visit known websites directly instead of using links Disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when not in use Do not conduct banking, shopping on a public network Make online purchases only through secure sites http vs https (S stands for secure)

Staying safe on the internet How to protect yourself Keep personal information limited – even when deleted can remain on the internet forever Don’t post anything that you wouldn’t want an employer (or your grandma) to see Keep your privacy settings on Be Careful who you meet

Staying safe on the internet National Cyber Security Alliance https://staysafeonline.org Spam and Phishing Online Shopping Back it Up Malware, Botnets and Ransomware

Staying safe on the internet Safe Kids Website http://www.safekids.com Video Games Cell phone safety Social Web Safety Cyberbullying Sexting, Online Predators Family Contracts