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Computer Safety 101

Uncover common myths and misconceptions about computer safety, learn about concerns like viruses, data theft, and more. Explore tips for staying safe, utilizing antivirus software, secure passwords, routers, and common sense computing.

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Computer Safety 101

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  1. Computer Safety 101 Myths and Misconceptions

  2. A Brief Intro Sci-Fi Junky • Elly Poppe • Live in Wisconsin, Work in Minnesota • I love technology • 14 years in I.T. field • Work Experience – SMP, sP, ALT • Alt IT Services • Computer Support Personalized • Services – Residential and Business Nerd

  3. Computer Safety What are the Concerns? Viruses/Malware Identity Theft Banking Breach Data Theft Email Hijacking Credit Card Info Breach Data Loss

  4. Computer Safety 101 More Convenience = Less Security I.E. Internet Banking, Online Bill Pay, Saved Passwords in web browser,Cookies, Phone Apps…..

  5. Myths and Misconceptions • All anti-virus programs are the same – it doesn’t matter what I use • I can’t lose my data just by getting a virus • Adding a second anti-virus program makes your computer safer • Apple computers are immune to viruses • You can’t get a virus if you have anti-virus installed

  6. Myths and Misconceptions • Passwords and password security are are not worth the hassle. • It’s OK to use the same password for all of your online accounts – who can remember all those passwords! • Two factor authentication is too much work to bother with

  7. Myths and Misconceptions • Home Internet connections don’t need a router – the Internet modem from my provider is good enough • I don’t need to put a password on my wireless connection – I don’t mind sharing

  8. Myths and Misconceptions • Public networks at coffee shops, restaurants, etc. provide a safe environment for any online activity • Microsoft and Google call their customers to offer support for viruses and email problems when detected • I shouldn’t have to pay for music and movies – it’s available for free if you look for it!

  9. Myths and Misconceptions • You have no way of knowing where a link will take you – you just have to click and take the risk • I can ignore those pesky update notices I keep getting • I don’t save anything so important that I need to worry about backups

  10. What Can We Do To Stay Safe? • Antivirus • Passwords • Routers/Secure Wireless • Common Sense Computing • Data Backups

  11. Computer Safety 101 • Antivirus • ESET, Norton, AVG • Data Backups • Backblaze, Gillware • Passwords • Password Managers • Lifehacker – 5 top password managers • 1Password, LastPass, Dashlane, KeePass, Roboform • Routers/Secure Wireless • Password protect home network • Don’t use sites where you enter passwords or enter personal info on public wifi • Common Sense Computing • NO Torrent sites, P2P sharing, Porn • Mouse over links to see where the link REALLY goes • Email – attachments…BE Careful, Be Cautious, Be Suspicious

  12. Computer Safety 101 • Don’t accept any calls from anyone claiming to be Microsoft, Google or other tech support company…it’s a SCAM • Beware of paid ads on Google – be sure that the domain is for the company you expect….the name directly before the .com, .net, etc. • Just because it pops up or flashes – doesn’t mean you should click on it. • The Task manager is your friend-use it to end Internet session when you run into trouble

  13. Resources • Password managers http://lifehacker.com/5529133/five-best-password-managers • http://www.backblaze.com/partner/af7960 • Gillware Backups • http://onguardonline.gov • http://www.fbi.gov/scams-safety/computer_protect • http://www.wikihow.com/Keep-Safe-on-Facebook • http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2272557,00.asp • https://www.eff.org/https-everywhere

  14. My Contact Info • Elly Poppe • 902 E. 2nd St. Suite 140, Winona • epoppe@alt-itservices.com • 507-450-2707 • www.alt-itservices.com • www.facebook.com/alt.itservices

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