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Computer Basics. Computers & Peripherals Safety on the Web Security Software Firewall Antivirus Software Norton Antivirus McAffee Antivirus Security.

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1 Computer Basics

2 Computers & Peripherals

3 Safety on the Web Security Software Firewall Antivirus Software Norton Antivirus McAffee Antivirus Security Tango Automatic Updates Secure Passwords

4 Fraud Is information legitimate? Snopes.com Truth or Fiction Does a message ask you to click links in e- mail or instant messages? Does the e-mail have a photo or video to download?

5 Email Scams Phishing – obtaining financial information / stealing identity Sender is unknown Spelling & punctuation errors Asks you to submit information No business name listed Links to sites Email warning Requests for help Offers of free money Intriguing video or pictures To see if a check on a company being legitimate, check with the Better Business BureauBetter Business Bureau

6 Communicating Online Sharing personal information Every detail you share online about your life and the extended group of people you interact with is stored somewhere. Resumes Forwarding emails Facebook/Social Networking Sites Photos Family details Ethnicity Hobbies/sports Don’t use your real name in emails.

7 Great Sites for Seniors AARP Internet Public Library Tips to Prevent Identity Theft Geneology.com Better Homes and Gardens Monroe County Library System New York Public Library

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