1. Internet Security

2. 2 Computers on the Internet are almost constantly bombarded with viruses, other malware and other threats.

3. 3 An e-mail from your bank, asking you to change your online password for security reasons, may actually be a fraud, sent by a criminal hoping to access your account. A file attached to an e-mail from a friend may be, in reality, a destructive computer virus, sent without your friend’s knowledge.

4. 4 Firewall A firewall is basically the first line of defence for your network. The basic purpose of a firewall is to keep uninvited guests from browsing your network. A firewall acts as the gatekeeper for all incoming and outgoing traffic.

5. 5 Firewall Microsoft Windows XP - comes with a built-in firewall. Unfortunately, it is not enabled by default so you have to know enough to go in and turn it on. ICF only monitors and blocks inbound traffic. That is great for protecting you from external hacking or malicious activity, however it will not protect you from situations where a virus or Trojan on your system attempts to initiate unauthorized or malicious network activity out from your computer.

6. 6 Zone Alarm Monitors both inbound and outbound traffic Blocks hackers from infiltrating your home PC by hiding your computer from unsolicited network traffic. By detecting and preventing intrusions, ZoneAlarm Free Firewall keeps your PC free from viruses that slow down performance, and spyware that steals your personal information, passwords, and financial data.

7. 7 Creating Secure Passwords

8. 8 Do not use personal information Do not use real words Mix different character types Use different passwords for different accounts Change your passwords regularly

9. 9 Pop Ups Don't Close That Pop-Up Window!

10. 10 Pop Ups

11. 11 Pop Ups

12. 12 Protect Yourself Against Spyware Spyware refers to programs that silently run in the background monitoring and reporting on your computer activity.

13. 13 Email Security 1. Protect yourself against spam Assume mail from unknown senders is spam. Don’t use your primary email address to sign up for anything. Use spam blocking software.

14. 14 Email Security 2. Protect yourself against phishing Be sceptical Never divulge personal or financial information based on an email request.

15. 15 Phishing Email Subject: Citibank Identity Theft Solutions Recently there have been a large number of identity theft attempts targeting Citibank customers. In order to safeguard your account, we require that you update your Citibank ATM/Debit card PIN. This update is requested of you as a precautionary measure against fraud. Please note that we have no particular indications that your details have been compromised in any way. This process is mandatory, and if not completed within the nearest time your account may be subject to temporary suspension.

16. 16 Phishing Email To securely update your Citibank ATM/Debit card PIN please go to: https://www.citibank.com/signin/citifi/scripts/login2/update_pin.jsp Please note that this update applies to your Citibank ATM/Debit card - which is linked directly to your checking account, not Citibank credit cards. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter and thank you for using Citibank! Regards, Madeline Walter Head of Citi® Identity Theft Solutions Copyright © 2004 Citicorp. All rights reserved.

17. 17 Internet Explorer Security How to set IE security: http://netsecurity.about.com/cs/tutorials/ht/ht020203.htm

18. 18 Firefox 3 Security How to set Firefox 3 security: http://netsecurity.about.com/od/webbrowsersecurity/ss/Firefox3.htm