1. Internet Safety

2. Passwords
Wifi
Web Browsing
Social Media
Antivirus Protection
Family Safety

3. Why do I need a strong password?
A strong password ensures the safety of your personal information

4. Crimes can happen on the internet:
Protect Your Sensitive
Personal Information
Crimes can happen on the internet:
Credit care fraud, banking fraud, identity theft

5. Yes! But you must be careful.
Is the internet safe?
Yes! But you must be careful.

6. Password Requirements
Requirements vary by site but here are some typical ones:
8-15 characters
Include a mix of upper and lower case
Include a number or symbol

7. What makes a strong password?
Examples: Gandalf27! Cross72worD

8. What makes a bad password?
your birthday password

9. Most Common Passwords
password qwerty abc

10. Tips for Making a Good Password
Use initials from your family members
Pat, Kris, Anna, Ted, Soren- pkats5*
Favorite vacation
Waikiki04/2009
Childhood Address
1817sundaledrivefreca
Pick something that you will not forget but someone who doesn’t know you will never guess.

11. Wifi
Public Wifi : make sure you know who owns the network you are connecting to Xfinity, Starbucks, Airports Personal Wifi: secure your wifi with a password

12. Suspicious
Any that makes you think twice. It might say you have won some money, request that you follow an unfamiliar link, your order has shipped, or respond with personal information.

13. What will it say?
Any that asks for personal information, such as your social security number, date of birth, home address, log-in and password info, banking account numbers, etc.
Any from someone you don’t know (often times asking you for money or letting you know that you’ve won lots of money)
Any that sounds too good to be true
An that seems like spam but comes from someone you know (they’ve probably been hacked)

14. Signs to Look For Poor grammar or misspelled words
Asking to install or use programs you’ve never heard of
A lack of information
from an unknown sender
Asking to download an attachment, but you don’t know exactly what it is
Any that wants you to respond with personal information

15. Scams

16. Scams

17. Suspicious

18. Suspicious

19. Suspicious
Delete the . Do NOT click on any links. Do not reply. Do not enter any personal information.

20. Email On A Public Computer
Remember to sign out of your account when you are using a public computer.

21. Buying items online
It is completely safe to buy items online as long as the site is secure. Make sure the web address says https. The “s” means the web site is secure.

22. Secure Website

23. Social Media Safety
Never accept a friend request on any social media site if you do not know the person

25. What is a virus?
A dangerous computer program that transmits itself to other computers- like a cold that goes from one person to another person.

26. What do viruses do? Attack your programs Steal sensitive information
Damage files
Slow down your computer
Take control

27. Computer viruses are harmful… …but can easily be prevented with anti-virus software and safe internet browsing

28. How do you get a virus?
Agreeing to install suspicious software

29. How do you get a virus?
Opening suspicious attachments

30. Is this a virus?

31. Antivirus Software Keeps viruses from infecting your computer
Removes viruses if they do infect your computer
You should always have antivirus software installed

32. Recommended AntiVirus Software Companies
Norton
McAfee
Many internet companies offer virus protection for free for their customers.

33. Once AntiVirus Software is Installed
Make sure it’s automatically updating at least once a week!
If it’s expired, renew it or buy a new version, otherwise it won’t protect you from new viruses

34. Norton AntiVirus

35. McAfee AntiVirus

36. Virus Protection Summary
Avoid suspicious websites and
Look out for signs of a virus
Install antivirus software from a trusted company
Keep antivirus software up to date
Doing all of this will give you the maximum protection from viruses!

37. Family Safety Everyday Practice
Keep the computer in an open area of the house- not in a side room or bedroom
Limit how much time your children spend on the internet
Talk to your children about internet safety
Refer to these guidelines:

38. Questions?