Minding your business on the internet

Kelly TrevinoRegional DirectorOctober 6,2015

Common Online ScamsWork-at-home scams

Lotteries and Sweepstakes Scams

Bogus Apartment Rentals

Online Dating Scams

Avoiding Online ScamsWhat to do-Know who you’re dealing with-Wiring money is like sending cash-Read your monthly statements

What not to do-Do not send money to someone you don’t know-Don’t agree to deposit a check and wire money back-Don’t reply to messages for personal or financial information

Report online scamsFTC/econsumer.gov

SpamHow to reduce the amount of spam you get-use email filter-limit your exposure-choose a unique email address

How to reduce spam for everyone-don’t let spammers use your computer-download software from sites you trust

Report spam-spam@uce.gov

Phishing

How to deal with phishing scams

Action steps

Report phishing emails

Computer Security-Use security software that updates automatically

-Treat your personal information like it’s cash

-Check out companies to find out who you’re dealing with

-Give personal information over encrypted websites only

-Protect your passwords

-Back up your files

Malware- Avoiding malware- keep software updated- don’t click on any links unless you know what it is- download only from websites you trust- use a pop-up blocker

- Detecting malware- monitor your computer

- Getting rid of it- stop activities that involve user names, passwords,

or sensitive info- Update security software

- Reporting it- www.ftc.gov/complaint

Securing Your Wireless Network

- Understand how a wireless network works-Use encryption-Don’t assume that public Wi-Fi networks are secure

P2P File-Sharing Risks

-Install reputable security software-Limit what you share and how often

-know what folders you’re sharing-create separate user accounts

Laptop Security

Don’t:Leave your laptop unattended-even for just a momentLeave your laptop in a carPut your laptop on the floorKeep passwords with your laptop or its case

Do:Treat your laptop like cashLock your laptop with a security cableConsider an alarm for your laptopConsider carrying your laptop in something less obvious than a laptop case

Disposing of Old Computers

• How to clean a hard drive• Save the files you want to keep

• How to dispose of your computer• Recycle • Donate• Sell

Use IP Cameras Safely

Before buying an IP camera

Using security features

Cookies: Leaving a Trail on the Web

- Understanding cookies- Controlling cookies- “Private browsing”

Comparing Products Online

-Think before you shop-Use search engines-Check comparison shopping sites-Consider coupons-Read reviews & be skeptical-What if there’s a problem?

Protect Kids Online

• Remind kids that online actions have consequences

• Tell kids to limit what they share• Limit access to your kids’ profiles

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