Social networking and computer safety
We all know it is not the best idea to send compromising photos out. But there are safety issues to consider that go beyond the most obvious "TMI."
www.PleaseRobMe.com points out that people unwittingly let strangers know when they will be out of town.
Even more insidious is the use of social networking to lure the unsuspecting into downloading malware, potentially leading to criminals getting your bank login/password and so on. For a 90 sec video explanation: http://www.youtube.com/v/SGZp4FeeNSk&hl=en_US&fs=1&
According to Consumer Reports, seven online blunders to avoid:
Assuming your security software is protecting you
Accessing an account through an email link
Using a single password for all online accounts
Downloading free software
Clicking on a popup ad that says your PC is insecure
Shopping online the same way you do in stores
For some great information on a variety of computer safety topics, including the last cyber scams, protecting your laptop, erasing old computers, a cute video on phishing, ratings of computer security software and more, go to:
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/electronics-computers/resource-center/cyber-insecurity/cyber-insecurity-hub.htm
With love, Kerry, certified information pusher ; )
www.PleaseRobMe.com points out that people unwittingly let strangers know when they will be out of town.
Even more insidious is the use of social networking to lure the unsuspecting into downloading malware, potentially leading to criminals getting your bank login/password and so on. For a 90 sec video explanation: http://www.youtube.com/v/SGZp4FeeNSk&hl=en_US&fs=1&
According to Consumer Reports, seven online blunders to avoid:
Assuming your security software is protecting you
Accessing an account through an email link
Using a single password for all online accounts
Downloading free software
Clicking on a popup ad that says your PC is insecure
Shopping online the same way you do in stores
For some great information on a variety of computer safety topics, including the last cyber scams, protecting your laptop, erasing old computers, a cute video on phishing, ratings of computer security software and more, go to:
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/electronics-computers/resource-center/cyber-insecurity/cyber-insecurity-hub.htm
With love, Kerry, certified information pusher ; )
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