Cybersecurity By Sri Kankanahalli
Table of Contents Secure Passwords Protecting Against Viruses Firewalls Spyware Quiz
Secure Passwords At least 6 letters long Contains both letters and numbers Uses mix of upper + lowercase Uses symbols “password” is not a good password.
Protecting Against Viruses Malicious programs which harm your computer Use anti-virus software Update anti-virus software regularly
Firewalls Most viruses received through Internet Security guys realized this, invented firewall Protects against malicious or unnecessary Internet traffic
Spyware Malicious software that collects private data Can collect usernames/passwords Don’t click pop-up windows To get rid of spyware, use your anti-virus software
QUIZ TIME!
Question 1 Which one of these (usually) harms your computer? 1. A virus 2. A bacteria 3. George Clooney
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Question 2 Which one of these protects your computer from unnecessary or malicious Internet traffic? 1. A waterwall 2. A firewall 3. Any kind of wall works!
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Question 3 Which one of these is a good password? 1. “password” 3. “fgSFds$19$94”
You are now ready to use the Internet safely. CONGRATULATIONS! You are now ready to use the Internet safely.