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Stop . Think . Click . Dakota Hudson. Anonymity . Stay anonymous with people you do not know Don’t divulge private information with strangers Online people can be anyone they want to be. Passwords . Keep your passwords to yourself Do not make them simple Include numbers and letters
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Stop. Think. Click. Dakota Hudson
Anonymity • Stay anonymous with people you do not know • Don’t divulge private information with strangers • Online people can be anyone they want to be
Passwords • Keep your passwords to yourself • Do not make them simple • Include numbers and letters • Make sure passwords are over 8-characters • Write passwords down and keep them in a safe place
Spam & Pop-ups • Do not follow links from pop-up windows • Check emails before opening to verify that they are from the right person. • Following links from pop-ups and spam can lead to viruses and spyware
Wireless Security • Change the factory password on your wireless router • Set it to only allow specific computers to join your network • Do not assume that a wireless hot spot is secure
Online Shopping • Always read the refund policy and delivery date • Know exactly what your buying • Pay by credit or charge card • Keep a paper trail and “check out” the retailer before purchase
Anti-Spyware and Anti-virus • Use anti-virus software with anti-spyware to protect your computer • Always keep your anti-spyware and anti-virus up-to-date • Scan your computer regularly for optimum protection • Make sure your firewall is on and set up properly