KEEPING YOUR COMPUTER SAFE Anna by Kristan Simonton Internet Safety

Overview Computer Protection Identity Theft Child Safety Rules of Thumb

Computer Protection Key Terms:  Firewall –Blocks outside access to a computer  Antivirus – Prevents most destructive programs (viruses) from accessing a computer  Cookies – Stores and transmits information to parent websites  Passwords – Allows access to online accounts

Computer Protection Online:  Connected to the Internet  Disconnect when not in use Firewall:  Limits the information sent to and from your computer  Barrier from the internet  Examples of firewall programs:  Zonealarm  Comodo  Norton Internet Your Computer

Computer Protection Antivirus:  Prevents viruses from effecting your computer  Can only prevent what it recognizes  Important to keep software updated  Examples of antivirus programs:  McAfee  Norton  AVG Anti-virus Your Computer

Computer Protection Cookies  Allow companies to store information on your machine  Collect information on your use  Sell information gathered to 3 rd parties  Create profiles based on information gathered  Set computer to accept different level of cookies I’ve been to this site!

Computer Protection Keep Your Password Safe!  Passwords are keys to personal information  Increase password security include…  Capital letters, lowercase letters, symbols, and numbers  Use abbreviations not whole words Example: s 0 uth*ern ILL-in 0 is  Change your password frequently These precautions will not protect your computer 100%

Identity Theft Key Terms:  – Messages sent via the internet  Websites – Locations on the internet

Identity Theft Scamming: Tricking or deceiving a person or group of people to obtain information Phishing  A common avenue for virtual scam artist.  False can appear obvious or subtle. Phishing Website  Another common venue for virtual scam artist.  Attempt to gather personal information

Scam Clear Example

Scam Subtle Example

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Sent messages are uncontrollable Do not open s from addresses you do not recognize Treat online situations the same way you would personal situations

Identity Theft: Websites Check out the legitimacy of a website  Key icons and web addresses  Well-known site  Check for misspellings Do not give out personal information  Set information to private if possible If you are unsure just remember to… Stop! Look! Call!

Child Safety Internet is accessible from almost any location Kids need your help navigating the internet to avoid its risk Start a dialog and explore the internet with them

Child Safety Key Terms:  Blocking – Prevents individuals from accessing non age appropriate material  Monitoring – Records a child’s activities while online

Child Safety Blocking  Prevents children from accessing inappropriate material  Customized to fit household needs  Password protected  Examples of blocking programs:  Net Nanny  Safe Eyes  CYBERsitter  OpenDNS Click Here for Violent Movies

Child Safety: How to Block Sites

Child Safety: Monitoring Monitoring  See the sites your kids are visiting  Know who your kids are talking to  Know where your kids are going online  Examples of monitoring programs:  Webwatcher  Spector Pro  Spy Agent  Guardian Monitor

Tracking Teresa NetSmartz.org

Rules of Thumb Treat your computer like your home! Never give out personal information! Talk to your kids about internet safety! If it sounds too good to be true it usually is!

Remember: The Benefits Out Weigh The Risks Read the local news in the Southern Purchase Miners season tickets See what is going on at SIUCFind a physicianLearn how to protect your computer with NetSmartzFind a job through Illinois workNetGet online tutoring with Verizon’s Thinkfinity siteCheck out the services available at Union County HospitalLearn about the City of AnnaFind the score of the local game