Internet Security & Safety

What makes up the internet? Protecting and securing your password Protecting your identity What is social networking? Benefits and risks associated with social networking Overview

Origin of the internet dates back to? 1960’s Network A system containing any combination of computers, computer terminals, printers, audio or visual display devices, or telephones interconnected by telecommunication equipment or cables: used to transmit or receive information. Internet A network of networks that can be used to disperse information throughout the world Internet (1 of 2)

Internet (2 of 2) Approximately ¼ of Earth’s population uses the internet Popular uses include: – –Advertising –Social Networking –Search Engines Accessing the Internet: –Computers –Phones –Game Consoles

Password Protection Why use a password? –Protect personal information –Prove identity –Restrict access When would you use a password? –Accessing programs –Checking –Logging into websites

Los Alamos Weak Computer Security Los Alamos has been under fire for weak computer security –Did not always manage passwords securely on the classified computer network As a result of this weakness, increased risk exists that insiders with malicious intent could guess the passwords of other individuals and use them to gain inappropriate access to classified information. –Users were granted access to more computer files than needed to perform their duties

How to choose a password 8.3 rule –Include letters –Include numbers –Include non-alphanumeric characters Use lower case and upper case letters Different passwords for different sites No such thing as a perfect password

Protecting your identity: Examples FBI: Online Banking Attacks Reach $100 Million Mark –Victims receive a phishing with an infected attachment or malicious link –If the recipient falls for the trick, they end up downloading a key logger that swipes their business or corporate bank account credentials. Stealth Keylogger Used to Invade Victim Bank Accounts –The electronic thefts occurred by infecting the victims’ computers with a key logging program embedded in s and malicious web sites. –key logging software was stealthy and remained inactive until a victim used their computer to contact their bank online. It would record login and password information and send to the computer crime gang.

Protecting your Identity (1 of 2) Https vs. Http websites –Https: Secure –Http: Unsecure What information can be stolen? –SSN, Address, password, DOB, Credit and Banking information –Any information on the internet can be stolen

Protecting your Identity (2 of 2) How is information stolen? –Malware –Keyloggers How to protect your information? –Up to date antivirus, firewall, and spyware –Be careful who you give personal information to –Put as little information as possible on the internet

Social Networking (1 of 2) Defined: –Constructing a public or semi-public profile –Connecting with others based on shared interests, activities, etc… –Viewing your list of connections and those made by others within the system

Social Networking (2 of 2) Sites: –Facebook –MySpace –Twitter

Phony Facebook Facebook Users Targeted By Banking Trojan –Facebook users receive an informing them that Facebook is updating its log-in system to make things more secure. –The then urges them to click on what appears to be an update button embedded in the message –Once users click on the link, they are directed to a bogus Facebook log-in page, then asks for their password to allegedly complete the update. –Then, after "logging in," victims are taken to a page offering them an "update tool," which is, in actuality, the Trojan updatetool.exe. Once victims' click on the tool, their computers become infected with the Zeus Trojan, known for targeting banking accounts and designed to swipe personal and financial information.

Risks Increased visibility Cyberstalking Identity theft Spy ware, malware, viruses

Benefits Easy to make friends Connect with others around the world Learn about new cultures Develop technical skills

Cyberstalkers: Real Example How Cyberstalkers Obtain Your Personal Information-Part 2 –Cyberstalker sent harassing s –Put up fake ads in her name saying she wanted sex –Questioned her legitimacy at her workplace, and endless other torments. –He turned out to be an ex that she had broken up with 14 years earlier.

Social Networking Safety What information is acceptable? –Name? –Address? –Phone number? How can someone else use information? What steps can you take to ensure privacy?

How Pedophiles Think The Internet: A Breeding Ground for Online Pedophiles –Chicken hawk: which refers to an online pedophile who uses chat lines and member profiles to locate potential victims, sometimes posing as another youth to establish a bond –They listen to and empathize with the problems of children. –They will be aware of the latest music, hobbies, and interests of children –Try to gain children’s trust –Many of these offenders ultimately seek to sexually exploit the children they encounter online.

Common Social Networking Rules Never give away personal information Be careful what photos are posted Make sure you only accept people to be friends that you know well Never plan a face-to-face meeting Restrict information on profile page so only friends can see it

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