1. INTERNET SAFETY
Marjorie Renfrow
Marjorie.Renfrow@eagles.usm.edu

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3. GETTING STARTED
§ Look for a Lock for secure browsing
§ Use easy to remember passwords containing letters and numbers
§ Log out of websites completely when using shared computers
§ Assist children with internet searches and browsing
§ Use free or paid anti-virus software on a regular basis
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4. LOOK FOR A LOCK
Secure browsing websites will place a
picture of a lock beside the URL in
addition to beginning with “https”
rather than “http.”
Never submit personal information to a
website that does not utilize these
devices as it can be easily interfered
with from outside forces.
Never submit credit card information,
social security numbers, usernames and
passwords to other accounts, or other
personal, private information to
websites without a lock!
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Passwords should contain both letters
and numbers.
Good passwords will have one or two
letters capitalized.
NEVER use the following words as
passwords as they are easily guessed by
hackers and internet intruders:
• Love
• God
• Password
• your name
• your birthdate

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Always remember to
completely sign out of any
and all applications you may
be using such as email, social
media websites, or any bill
paying sites you may visit to
avoid misuse of personal
information.

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Children should always be supervised
when using computers and accessing
the internet.
Some internet searches can produce
material or images no appropriate for
young children.
Many websites exist specifically for
children, but it can be very easy to
mistakenly click on an advertisement
which can take them away from the
approved website they were enjoying.

8. SEARCH ENGINES FOR KIDS
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9. INTERNET SECURITY
FREE PAID
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10. ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Anti-virus software can be free or paid subscription
There are many companies which produce and sell anti-virus software
Which ever product you choose, should be implemented monthly
Many products protect web browsers as well as whole computer
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11. THANK YOU FOR
VIEWING!
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!
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