The document discusses the realities of digital communications and online privacy. It notes that deleting digital content does not make it fully gone, and that digital content can easily be shared or reposted without the original poster's consent. It provides tips for managing privacy settings on social media, emails, and other online accounts. It also offers advice on using secure passwords, identifying phishing attempts, and being cautious with personal information online and when using public computers.
October is observed as Cyber Security Month which is an annual campaign organized to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. Here’s an infographic that puts together 31 tips on Internet Security that will help you protect your digital devices, identity, and personal information from all types of threats on the Internet.
These slides are from an online security class I taught at Darien Library in Darien, CT. They are the property of Darien Library.
Originally everything was nicely aligned, but then sending this up to Slideshare messed up the alignment, so I gave up! :-)
October is observed as Cyber Security Month which is an annual campaign organized to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. Here’s an infographic that puts together 31 tips on Internet Security that will help you protect your digital devices, identity, and personal information from all types of threats on the Internet.
These slides are from an online security class I taught at Darien Library in Darien, CT. They are the property of Darien Library.
Originally everything was nicely aligned, but then sending this up to Slideshare messed up the alignment, so I gave up! :-)
All product and company names mentioned herein are for identification and educational purposes only and are the property of, and may be trademarks of, their respective owners.
Considering how much information we keep on computers and on the internet, estate planning just isn’t complete anymore without including digital assets and social media accounts.
Digital Assets: A Path To Fiduciary AccessHoward Collens
Presented at State Bar of Michigan Elder Law and Disability Rights Section 2014 Fall Conference. Explores Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets, the Uniform Law Commission FADA, and Michigan's legislative changes to the Probate law.
How to Avoid Getting Malware on Your ComputerJillian Stone
If you have been a victim of being attacked by malware you'll want to take a look at this PowerPoint. Malware can be avoided by being alert and attentive when you surf the web. Check it out so you can avoid the pitfalls it addresses.
Digital DNA (Toronto Public Library) May 26 2016Towa Beer
Digital DNA
Tools like resumes and business cards were what we used to introduce ourselves and our personal brand to others when wanting to do business. Now we have digital tools to do this for us, so it is easier than ever to get information about someone online. But what if that information is wrong? How do you change what exists online about you or your business? In this interactive discussion, learn how to choose the right tools to set up your online DNA and most importantly ... how to monitor and correct what is already public online. Learn the dangers involved in working online, safety tips for your family and what to do if your security is breached. Leave with a solid understanding of how to set up your Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and website so you are secure in your Digital DNA.
KP Compass as a learning platform. This presentation describes the unique technology driving the system for concept mastery and testing. It uses the Automatic Remediation and Mastery system for Concept Driven Mastery which included game theory and knowledge leveling.
All product and company names mentioned herein are for identification and educational purposes only and are the property of, and may be trademarks of, their respective owners.
Considering how much information we keep on computers and on the internet, estate planning just isn’t complete anymore without including digital assets and social media accounts.
Digital Assets: A Path To Fiduciary AccessHoward Collens
Presented at State Bar of Michigan Elder Law and Disability Rights Section 2014 Fall Conference. Explores Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets, the Uniform Law Commission FADA, and Michigan's legislative changes to the Probate law.
How to Avoid Getting Malware on Your ComputerJillian Stone
If you have been a victim of being attacked by malware you'll want to take a look at this PowerPoint. Malware can be avoided by being alert and attentive when you surf the web. Check it out so you can avoid the pitfalls it addresses.
Digital DNA (Toronto Public Library) May 26 2016Towa Beer
Digital DNA
Tools like resumes and business cards were what we used to introduce ourselves and our personal brand to others when wanting to do business. Now we have digital tools to do this for us, so it is easier than ever to get information about someone online. But what if that information is wrong? How do you change what exists online about you or your business? In this interactive discussion, learn how to choose the right tools to set up your online DNA and most importantly ... how to monitor and correct what is already public online. Learn the dangers involved in working online, safety tips for your family and what to do if your security is breached. Leave with a solid understanding of how to set up your Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and website so you are secure in your Digital DNA.
KP Compass as a learning platform. This presentation describes the unique technology driving the system for concept mastery and testing. It uses the Automatic Remediation and Mastery system for Concept Driven Mastery which included game theory and knowledge leveling.
KP Compass is an online learning management system where students can log in and learn from and teachers can design custom courses. Base content published by KP Education Systems are in Culinary Arts, Food Science and FACS. Teachers have the ability to completely customize the content and add their own within the LMS. Tests are customized and randomly generated for students to test for mastery of information.
KP Compass is an online learning management system where students can log in and learn from and teachers can design custom courses. Base content published by KP Education Systems are in Culinary Arts, Food Science and FACS. Teachers have the ability to completely customize the content and add their own within the LMS. Tests are customized and randomly generated for students to test for mastery of information.
This presentation is an introduction to the Random Hacks of Kindness (RHoK) initiative for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). In it you can learn about how RHoK works, how it works and how it can help you, and how to participate.
KP Compass is an online learning management system where students can log in and learn from and teachers can design custom courses. Base content published by KP Education Systems are in Culinary Arts, Food Science and FACS. Teachers have the ability to completely customize the content and add their own within the LMS. Tests are customized and randomly generated for students to test for mastery of information.
This is a presentation of the results from a phone survey of 2,267 participants of the Connect Your Community program - a federally funded broadband adoption and digital literacy training program run by nonprofit OneCommunity, that served 33,000 low-income individuals and families in the region! To learn more visit: www.connectcommunity.org
Presentation deck used at the Model Schools Conference in Orlando 2012. Presentation on KP Compass and how we use game theory to increase student engagement in our concept driven mastery system. www.kpcompass.com
Company names mentioned herein are the property of, and may be trademarks of, their respective owners and are for educational purposes only.
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Compiled and designed by Mark Fullbright, Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist™ (CITRMS) as a free service for consumers to protect themselves online and reduce their exposure to identity theft. Stay Safe, Stay Secure
The Internet has evolved into a collaborative environment where anyone can publish information as easily as viewing or downloading it. There are many powerful learning opportunities on the Internet and we want to ensure our students get the most of this valuable tool while being safe. This session includes introductions to the technologies, the benefits, the concerns, and proactive strategies for keeping students safe.
The Internet is inescapable – both in your professional as well as your personal life. With our computers and phones, we are on the net at all times. But the net is dangerous. Whether you use e-mail, e-commerce, or even just a spreadsheet, you may not only be putting yourself in danger, but your whole company.
In this presentation, Prof. Dias explains some of the common ways you may be attacked when using Internet services, and how you can protect yourself against these attacks.
This wonderful presentation, appropriate for teens and young adults, was created by Symantec's Rayane Hazimeh for the Dubai Techfest, 2013. We thank her for generously sharing her content with the SlideShare community.
Cyber Security aware society is the need of the hour, there is a growing need for Cyber Security awareness, every user of internet should know at least the basics of cyber security, an educated and aware user can help in minimizing the impact and rate of cyber crimes, particularly of those that are related with online transactions and phishing…
A tale of scale & speed: How the US Navy is enabling software delivery from l...sonjaschweigert1
Rapid and secure feature delivery is a goal across every application team and every branch of the DoD. The Navy’s DevSecOps platform, Party Barge, has achieved:
- Reduction in onboarding time from 5 weeks to 1 day
- Improved developer experience and productivity through actionable findings and reduction of false positives
- Maintenance of superior security standards and inherent policy enforcement with Authorization to Operate (ATO)
Development teams can ship efficiently and ensure applications are cyber ready for Navy Authorizing Officials (AOs). In this webinar, Sigma Defense and Anchore will give attendees a look behind the scenes and demo secure pipeline automation and security artifacts that speed up application ATO and time to production.
We will cover:
- How to remove silos in DevSecOps
- How to build efficient development pipeline roles and component templates
- How to deliver security artifacts that matter for ATO’s (SBOMs, vulnerability reports, and policy evidence)
- How to streamline operations with automated policy checks on container images
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
Generative AI Deep Dive: Advancing from Proof of Concept to ProductionAggregage
Join Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks, in this new session where he'll share a practical framework to transform Gen AI prototypes into impactful products! He'll delve into the complexities of data collection and management, model selection and optimization, and ensuring security, scalability, and responsible use.
Securing your Kubernetes cluster_ a step-by-step guide to success !KatiaHIMEUR1
Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
Unlocking Productivity: Leveraging the Potential of Copilot in Microsoft 365, a presentation by Christoforos Vlachos, Senior Solutions Manager – Modern Workplace, Uni Systems
Unlock the Future of Search with MongoDB Atlas_ Vector Search Unleashed.pdfMalak Abu Hammad
Discover how MongoDB Atlas and vector search technology can revolutionize your application's search capabilities. This comprehensive presentation covers:
* What is Vector Search?
* Importance and benefits of vector search
* Practical use cases across various industries
* Step-by-step implementation guide
* Live demos with code snippets
* Enhancing LLM capabilities with vector search
* Best practices and optimization strategies
Perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and tech leaders. Learn how to leverage MongoDB Atlas to deliver highly relevant, context-aware search results, transforming your data retrieval process. Stay ahead in tech innovation and maximize the potential of your applications.
#MongoDB #VectorSearch #AI #SemanticSearch #TechInnovation #DataScience #LLM #MachineLearning #SearchTechnology
DevOps and Testing slides at DASA ConnectKari Kakkonen
My and Rik Marselis slides at 30.5.2024 DASA Connect conference. We discuss about what is testing, then what is agile testing and finally what is Testing in DevOps. Finally we had lovely workshop with the participants trying to find out different ways to think about quality and testing in different parts of the DevOps infinity loop.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
GraphSummit Singapore | The Art of the Possible with Graph - Q2 2024Neo4j
Neha Bajwa, Vice President of Product Marketing, Neo4j
Join us as we explore breakthrough innovations enabled by interconnected data and AI. Discover firsthand how organizations use relationships in data to uncover contextual insights and solve our most pressing challenges – from optimizing supply chains, detecting fraud, and improving customer experiences to accelerating drug discoveries.
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
Building RAG with self-deployed Milvus vector database and Snowpark Container...Zilliz
This talk will give hands-on advice on building RAG applications with an open-source Milvus database deployed as a docker container. We will also introduce the integration of Milvus with Snowpark Container Services.
Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
available on those devices, but many of the features provide convenience and capability but sacrifice security. This best practices guide outlines steps the users can take to better protect personal devices and information.
Full-RAG: A modern architecture for hyper-personalizationZilliz
Mike Del Balso, CEO & Co-Founder at Tecton, presents "Full RAG," a novel approach to AI recommendation systems, aiming to push beyond the limitations of traditional models through a deep integration of contextual insights and real-time data, leveraging the Retrieval-Augmented Generation architecture. This talk will outline Full RAG's potential to significantly enhance personalization, address engineering challenges such as data management and model training, and introduce data enrichment with reranking as a key solution. Attendees will gain crucial insights into the importance of hyperpersonalization in AI, the capabilities of Full RAG for advanced personalization, and strategies for managing complex data integrations for deploying cutting-edge AI solutions.
Communications Mining Series - Zero to Hero - Session 1DianaGray10
This session provides introduction to UiPath Communication Mining, importance and platform overview. You will acquire a good understand of the phases in Communication Mining as we go over the platform with you. Topics covered:
• Communication Mining Overview
• Why is it important?
• How can it help today’s business and the benefits
• Phases in Communication Mining
• Demo on Platform overview
• Q/A
This module is intended to help class participants be more aware of how to protect themselves online while still enjoying and making full use of the Internet.
Backups, archives, data/content pushing all result in the ambiguity of deleting digital content. Digital content is easily forwarded and reposted. Sometimes this is a good thing and sometimes it is not. Regardless of how we view this phenomena, it is a reality. Private information is no longer, by default, private. If you want information to be private, you must take steps to make it so. For example, avoiding mentioning your address or even your neighborhood on social networks is a conscious act. Know who has direct access to your posts in your social networks and recognize that others may have indirect access. Heard any stories about someone making a mistake online resulting in negative impact offline?
Backups, archives, data/content pushing all result in the ambiguity of deleting digital content. Digital content is easily forwarded and reposted. Sometimes this is a good thing and sometimes it is not. Regardless of how we view this phenomena, it is a reality. Private information is no longer, by default, private. If you want information to be private, you must take steps to make it so. For example, avoiding mentioning your address or even your neighborhood on social networks is a conscious act. Know who has direct access to your posts in your social networks and recognize that others may have indirect access. Heard any stories about someone making a mistake online resulting in negative impact offline?
Backups, archives, data/content pushing all result in the ambiguity of deleting digital content. Digital content is easily forwarded and reposted. Sometimes this is a good thing and sometimes it is not. Regardless of how we view this phenomena, it is a reality. Private information is no longer, by default, private. If you want information to be private, you must take steps to make it so. For example, avoiding mentioning your address or even your neighborhood on social networks is a conscious act. Know who has direct access to your posts in your social networks and recognize that others may have indirect access. Heard any stories about someone making a mistake online resulting in negative impact offline?
Backups, archives, data/content pushing all result in the ambiguity of deleting digital content. Digital content is easily forwarded and reposted. Sometimes this is a good thing and sometimes it is not. Regardless of how we view this phenomena, it is a reality. Private information is no longer, by default, private. If you want information to be private, you must take steps to make it so. For example, avoiding mentioning your address or even your neighborhood on social networks is a conscious act. Know who has direct access to your posts in your social networks and recognize that others may have indirect access. Heard any stories about someone making a mistake online resulting in negative impact offline?
Backups, archives, data/content pushing all result in the ambiguity of deleting digital content. Digital content is easily forwarded and reposted. Sometimes this is a good thing and sometimes it is not. Regardless of how we view this phenomena, it is a reality. Private information is no longer, by default, private. If you want information to be private, you must take steps to make it so. For example, avoiding mentioning your address or even your neighborhood on social networks is a conscious act. Know who has direct access to your posts in your social networks and recognize that others may have indirect access. Heard any stories about someone making a mistake online resulting in negative impact offline?
Backups, archives, data/content pushing all result in the ambiguity of deleting digital content. Digital content is easily forwarded and reposted. Sometimes this is a good thing and sometimes it is not. Regardless of how we view this phenomena, it is a reality. Private information is no longer, by default, private. If you want information to be private, you must take steps to make it so. For example, avoiding mentioning your address or even your neighborhood on social networks is a conscious act. Know who has direct access to your posts in your social networks and recognize that others may have indirect access. Heard any stories about someone making a mistake online resulting in negative impact offline?
Backups, archives, data/content pushing all result in the ambiguity of deleting digital content. Digital content is easily forwarded and reposted. Sometimes this is a good thing and sometimes it is not. Regardless of how we view this phenomena, it is a reality. Private information is no longer, by default, private. If you want information to be private, you must take steps to make it so. For example, avoiding mentioning your address or even your neighborhood on social networks is a conscious act. Know who has direct access to your posts in your social networks and recognize that others may have indirect access. Heard any stories about someone making a mistake online resulting in negative impact offline?
Backups, archives, data/content pushing all result in the ambiguity of deleting digital content. Digital content is easily forwarded and reposted. Sometimes this is a good thing and sometimes it is not. Regardless of how we view this phenomena, it is a reality. Private information is no longer, by default, private. If you want information to be private, you must take steps to make it so. For example, avoiding mentioning your address or even your neighborhood on social networks is a conscious act. Know who has direct access to your posts in your social networks and recognize that others may have indirect access. Heard any stories about someone making a mistake online resulting in negative impact offline?
Who uses Facebook? Who uses MySpace? Have you adjusted your privacy settings? Default privacy setting on most social networks – everything is public! Instructor – if majority of students have an account on a social network, have them log in and adjust the privacy settings during class. Review the privacy setting pages of Facebook and MySpace prior to class because they often change.
Who uses Facebook? Who uses MySpace? Have you adjusted your privacy settings? Default privacy setting on most social networks – everything is public! Instructor – if majority of students have an account on a social network, have them log in and adjust the privacy settings during class. Review the privacy setting pages of Facebook and MySpace prior to class because they often change.
Who uses Facebook? Who uses MySpace? Have you adjusted your privacy settings? Default privacy setting on most social networks – everything is public! Instructor – if majority of students have an account on a social network, have them log in and adjust the privacy settings during class. Review the privacy setting pages of Facebook and MySpace prior to class because they often change.
Who uses Facebook? Who uses MySpace? Have you adjusted your privacy settings? Default privacy setting on most social networks – everything is public! Instructor – if majority of students have an account on a social network, have them log in and adjust the privacy settings during class. Review the privacy setting pages of Facebook and MySpace prior to class because they often change.
Social Engineering Tactics - Someone claiming to be doing research or survey for your bank, a new employee at a company you use, or a repair person that NEEDS your help. They may seem to ask round about or harmless questions that they then use against you. Verify they really are who they say they are before answering questions.
Phishing, and spyware attacks are occurring often on social networking sites, especially Facebook. Anyone received a message via email or a social network that was not sent by the person it appeared to have been sent by? Most likely Michelle has no idea this message went out in her name. What is the top level domain in this message? Do a search of .in domain. What do you find? It’s the country domain for India.
Why not trust this email? No such thing as free cash. Most likely they will ask for your bank account and password in order to supposedly deposit your check.
Who uses Facebook? Who uses MySpace? Have you adjusted your privacy settings? Default privacy setting on most social networks – everything is public! Instructor – if majority of students have an account on a social network, have them log in and adjust the privacy settings during class. Review the privacy setting pages of Facebook and MySpace prior to class because they often change.
You learned about URLs in How to Use a Browser. What is a URL? Uniform Resource Identifier. More commonly called a web address. Most popular top level domains? .com, .org, .net
You learned about URLs in How to Use a Browser. What is a URL? Uniform Resource Identifier. More commonly called a web address. Most popular top level domains? .com, .org, .net
Use a combination of letters (capital and lower case), numbers and symbols if allowed. Example are: EmilyP05 – Emily Pietilia was my great grandmother and she was born in 1905 – However, don’t do this with a spouse or child that relationship is too close and too obvious. Or use a mnemonic i.e. – mbsfe530 – my brother sells fire extinguishers and his birthday. Don’t use names or words in a dictionary, names, addresses, or birthdates. Or use a full sentence - ilovecats If you must write them down, don’t keep it in a file labeled passwords or on your calendar.
If you are using public computers be alert to who is around you, if your password is too easy or too hard so you type it very slowly, it could be possible to watch what you type & learn your password. Why is your email account an important account? Because with access to your email account, someone could get access to your other accounts. Instructor – provide suggestions on how to create and keep track of passwords. Examples – use one string of letters and number but add a code to each one per application – such as having 135fox as a password and adding fb for Facebook to the beginning or end of 135fox, resulting in fb135fox. Your internet provider can access your account without your password – they would never contact you and ask for it. However, if you call them about a problem, they may ask for it so they can try and duplicate the problem you are having. If the incorrect password allows you to log into a site then you are on a spoofed site and not the company’s legitimate site. Most important – if you suspect someone is using your accounts, change the password and contact the company it is with immediately!
Who has shopped online? What did you purchase? You initiate with a known and trusted company. Don’t use sites from unsolicited websites or pop up ads. www.hoogle.com vs. www.google.com
MOST Credit cards have a maximum liability of $50.00 in the event of fraud, debit cards may have a higher or no limit check with your bank for information about the cards you have or read that little tiny print! One card lets you easily review online purchases and request a card with a lower limit Online transactions are said to be safer since there is no human interaction – you are not giving your card to a person.
Anyone been a victim of identity theft?
In addition to keeping your software up-to-date, keeping your anti-virus software up-to-date and doing weekly scans, and have a firewall you should: Laptops - Use a strong password, require a password log in and log off when you are finished using, that will at least make it difficult for a thief to access (not impossible) Wipe Utility or File Shredder - Files that have been deleted or moved to the trash or recycle bin can still be recovered using a recovery program. A wipe utility actually writes over old files on your hard drive so they can no longer be recovered. Privacy policies - should explain how they secure their site and what they do with the information they collect (do they share/sell it). If they sell information to others or there is no policy go somewhere else. Free Credit Reports – Reports can be requested annually online free but be very careful where you request it from. Use the Federal Trade Commission website. Do not go to a search engine!
In addition to keeping your software up-to-date, keeping your anti-virus software up-to-date and doing weekly scans, and have a firewall you should: Laptops - Use a strong password, require a password log in and log off when you are finished using, that will at least make it difficult for a thief to access (not impossible) Wipe Utility or File Shredder - Files that have been deleted or moved to the trash or recycle bin can still be recovered using a recovery program. A wipe utility actually writes over old files on your hard drive so they can no longer be recovered. Privacy policies - should explain how they secure their site and what they do with the information they collect (do they share/sell it). If they sell information to others or there is no policy go somewhere else. Free Credit Reports – Reports can be requested annually online free but be very careful where you request it from. Use the Federal Trade Commission website. Do not go to a search engine! the ONLY authorized source for the free annual credit report that's yours by law. The Fair Credit Reporting Act guarantees you access to your credit report for free from each of the three nationwide credit reporting companies — Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion — every 12 months. The Federal Trade Commission has received complaints from consumers who thought they were ordering their free annual credit report, and yet couldn't get it without paying fees or buying other services. TV ads, email offers, or online search results may tout "free" credit reports, but there is only one authorized source for a truly free credit report.
In addition to keeping your software up-to-date, keeping your anti-virus software up-to-date and doing weekly scans, and have a firewall you should: Laptops - Use a strong password, require a password log in and log off when you are finished using, that will at least make it difficult for a thief to access (not impossible) Wipe Utility or File Shredder - Files that have been deleted or moved to the trash or recycle bin can still be recovered using a recovery program. A wipe utility actually writes over old files on your hard drive so they can no longer be recovered. Privacy policies - should explain how they secure their site and what they do with the information they collect (do they share/sell it). If they sell information to others or there is no policy go somewhere else. Free Credit Reports – Reports can be requested annually online free but be very careful where you request it from. Use the Federal Trade Commission website. Do not go to a search engine! the ONLY authorized source for the free annual credit report that's yours by law. The Fair Credit Reporting Act guarantees you access to your credit report for free from each of the three nationwide credit reporting companies — Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion — every 12 months. The Federal Trade Commission has received complaints from consumers who thought they were ordering their free annual credit report, and yet couldn't get it without paying fees or buying other services. TV ads, email offers, or online search results may tout "free" credit reports, but there is only one authorized source for a truly free credit report.