This is a basic class on Internet security.

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4. Intent vs. Impact
Online actions have REAL world consequences
Once posted …never un-posted
Rule of Thumb :
“If you would not show it to your Grandmother DON’T post it”

5.  Use privacy settings – Learn were on the application to find them so
that you can adjust them
 Don’t talk to strangers – If you did NOT initiate; then you should be
cautious
 Trust your instincts – Look for red flags- things “that just don’t seem right”
Clues that something might not be legit are:
Bad grammar or spelling
Historical people sending you notifications
“Government Agencies” sending email from free email providers

6. Settings drop down menus for the most popular sites are
located in the top right hand side of main page or profile
page

7. Settings menu for LinkedIn

8. Settings menu for Twitter

10. Information exchange on your terms
Social Security number
Routing and account numbers
Security question defaults

11. Password structure
As a minimum ALL passwords should be 8 characters long and
be made up of :
2 lowercase
2 UPPERCASE
2 Special Characters (!@#$%^&*()_+|}{></)
2 Numbers (1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0)

12. Password construction
For example begin with a word you will remember:
PASSWORD
Change it to: P@$sW9r4
You can also use a phrase:
Mary had a little lamb 2012
Change to: M3@1Tla2012
The key is a consistent pattern only you know and
will remember.

13. Never click on a pop up Ctrl alt del
Never open an email attachment from an unknown
source
Never “update” account information in response to a
request you did not initiate

14. Maintain security software - current and updated
Three levels of defense:
Anti-virus
Firewall
Non administrator account for Internet surfing
Free – You get what pay for (and sometimes a little extra)
Beware of Peer to Peer sites or File sharing sites

15.  Think before you post
 Check default privacy settings
 Strong passwords minimum
 Rules for the physical world; good guide for the virtual world
 Always read before you click
 Anti-virus & non admin account