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Top Tips for Online Safety Speaker Name Speaker Organization
Internet risks Top six tips for online safety What to do if there is a problem Microsoft online safety resources
Risks to your personal online safety Content Contact Conduct Commerce Questionable material Extreme views or hate speech Inaccurate information` Unwanted contact Cyberbullying or cyber harassment Child predators Online interactions Online reputation Illegal downloads and piracy Product and service solicitations Privacy issues Fraud or identity theft
Defend your computer Strengthen your computer’s defenses Avoid downloading malware Tip 1
Defend your computer Strengthen your computer’s defenses Keep firewall on Defend against malware Update software automatically Tip 1
Defend your computer Avoid downloading malicious software Think, then click Confirm that the message is legitimate Close pop-up windows carefully Tip 1
Protect sensitive personal information Look for signs of a secure webpage Save financial transactions for home Keep sensitive info to yourself Avoid scams Tip 2
1 2 3 4 5 Learn how to spot scams Suspicious email address Generic salutations Alarmist messages Grammatical errors Requests for personal info Tip 2
Create strong passwordsand keep them secret S t r 0 n g p a s s w 0 r d s R s a f e r ! BEST Password: Strength: Use different passwords Don’t share your passwords Tip 3
Take charge of your online reputation Discover Evaluate Protect Cultivate Restore Tip 4
Use social networks more safely Use Settings or Options Accept new friends wisely Be careful what you post Tip 5
Take extra steps to help keep kids safer online Set clear rules Keep communication open Manage and monitor kids’ computer use Get reports of kids’ computer use Control time of online access Use family safety software Tip 6
What to do if there is a problem When using email, a social network, or other web service Continued harassment or physical threats Your identity is stolen or you responded to a scam
Let’s recap 1: Defend your computer 2: Protect sensitive personal information 3: Create strong passwords and keep secret 4: Take charge of your online reputation 5: Use social networks more safely 6: Take extra steps to help keep kids safer online
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