Everyday Cyber Everyday Cyber SecuritySecurity

April 27th 2010

Why Should You Care?

• Ensuring your privacy and security

• Protecting yourself and others

• Practicing safe internet use

• Consequences of unsafe practices

Concerns of Social Networking Sites

• Threats– Add-ons, spam, 419 scam, banners(spyware),

worms, spoofed pages

• Cyber bullying– Phoebe Prince’s story

• Safety – Be Discreet, be skeptical, be thoughtful, be

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E-mail Security

• Opening attachments

• Phishing

• Spam

• Antivirus

• Firewall

• Education & Awareness

Cyber Predators

• Where to find:– Chat rooms – Webcams – Social Networking Sites

• Characteristics of Predators

• How predators lure their victims

• Dangers of predators

• What to do if you encounter one

Chat Room Safety Tips:

• Do not include identifying information

– Such as: real name, date of birth, or address

• Do not go into private chat rooms

• Do not say anything in a chat room that you wouldn’t say in public

• Do not meet anyone face to face without an adult

• Leave if the chat is uncomfortable

• Never post or e-mail pictures of yourself to strangers

• Never give out your password

• Do not download files from unknown sources or without parents’ consent

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Digital Rights Management (DRM)

• What it is

• Copyright infringement– Piracy– Technology

• Potentially infringing actions:– Downloading movies, music, programs– Bit torrents, P2P sharing

• Consequences

Online Gaming

• Flash games, MMOs

• Social abuse

• Account, payment security

• Protecting personal information

Cell Phone Security

• Do not post cell phone number

• Protect with a password or PIN

• Store personal information with caution

• GPS/Locator security

Malware/Viruses

• Spyware – Used to steal private info– Key loggers– Remote access

• Adware

• Viruses/Worms

Protection Tools

• Anti-virus programs

• Anti-spyware programs

• Firewalls

• User configured settings

• Secure web pages– SSL, https

• Yourself!

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Security Habits to Remember

• Password protection– Never share your passwords– Change frequently– If written down, store in a secure place

• Best practices– Really read security warnings!– Keep your computer, AV up-to-date– Be mindful of personal information

• Use common sense!

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