The Presentation includes tips and ideas to protect from internet scam, fraud etc.

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Tips
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Online Security Tips

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Online Security Tips
Content :
 Secure Your password
 Sign in and out
 Secure Network
 Lock Your Screen or Device
 Device Maintenance
 Prevent Identity Theft
 Prevent Online Fraud
 Resource

3. The Internet offers so many opportunities to
explore, create and collaborate. And to make the
most of the web, it’s important to keep yourself safe
and secure.
Whether you’re a new Internet user or an expert,
the advice and tools here can help you navigate the
web safely and securely.
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Online Security Tips

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Secure your passwords
Secure Your Password

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Secure Your Password
Do’s
1. Use a unique password for each of your important
accounts like email and online banking
2. Use a long password made up of numbers, letters
(uppercase, lowercase) and symbols ( !,@,#,$,%,&,*)
3. Set up your password recovery options and keep them up-
to-date.
4. Change your passwords every couple of months.

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Secure Your Password
Don'ts
1. Do not make use of easily guessed information such
your birth date, phone number, spouse’s name, pet’s
name, kid’s name, login name, etc.
2. Do not write it down on a post-it and stick it on
your desk or computer.
3. Never share your password with anyone.

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Signing in and out
Signing in and out

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Signing in and out
REMEMBER
When using public computers like in a Cybercafés or library,
be sure to SIGNOUT out of your accounts and shut
down your browser when you have finished using the web.

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Secure Networks
Secure Networks

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 Check for signals about your connection with the website
when you surf the web.
 Check to see if the web address begins with https:// –
Secure Networks

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Lock your Screen or Device
Lock your Screen or Device

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Lock your Screen or Device
 Always lock your screen when you finish using your
computer, laptop or phone.

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Device Maintenance
Device Maintenance

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Device Maintenance
• Keep your browser and operating system up to date
• Be careful when you download files: music, add-ons,
plug-in etc
• When you do install software, make sure you’re
getting the software from a trusted source .
• Check if your computer is infected with malware,
remove it as soon as you can
•Keep your antivirus software regularly updated

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Prevent identity theft
Prevent Identity Theft

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 Don’t reply if you see a suspicious email, instant
message or webpage asking for your personal or financial
information
 Never enter your password if you’ve arrived at a site by
following a link in an email or chat that you don’t trust
 Check for https:// which indicate more clearly that your
connection is encrypted and you are more securely
connected.
 Report Suspicious emails and scams
Prevent identity theft

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Prevent Online
Fraud
Prevent Online Fraud

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• NEVER enter your credit card details and
password in a website which you suspect is not
genuine.
• DO NOT share your account details,
password, pins or credit card details with
anyone who you do not know or trust.
• Create Strong Passwords and Keep Them
Safe.
• Never provide your credit card information
on a website that is not a secure site.
Prevent Online Fraud

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Source :
• http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/7-ways-to-make-up-passwords-that-are-both-
secure-memorable/
• https://www.google.com/safetycenter/everyone/start/
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