7 INTERNET

SAFETY

TIPS

FOR

EVERYONE!

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Don't Give Out Personal Information

Avoid online phishing attempts by keeping your personal information private. Don't give out your phone number, social security information, or banking info to someone you don't know.

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What can happen if we give out information online?

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Create Complex Passwords

Create passwords with a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols. Consider using password managers to create and keep track of your passwords. Enable two-factor authentication.

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Do you create your own or use the auto generated ones?

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How do we feel about our office security and password accessibility?

Do you know how to identify trustworthy websites and sources when sharing personal information or making online transactions?

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Before purchasing anything on a website ensure that it's safe. You can do this by checking if it has a small lock icon or "https" before the URL. The "s" in "https" stands for "secure" and the lock means it's confirmed as a safe site by your browser.

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Check Website Reliability

Be careful of websites or emails containing suspicious links. Some websites may use quizzes, freebies, or salacious stories to get you to click on them and then steal your personal information.

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Avoid Suspicious Online Links

How can we spot or avoid these kinds of suspicious links?

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Keep Your Computer Updated

Computer developers release updates to keep products safe. Keep your device software up to date so it is not vulnerable to malware.

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What are different types of attacks and how can we check for and fix them?

Learn the privacy settings for any device, app or service you use. Some apps will ask for permission to access photos and other personal information. Stay informed so you aren't sharing anything you don't want to.

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Monitor App Permissions

Beside checking your device settings, you can also:

• Use an App permission manager App- They provide more advanced control over app permissions. App Ops for Android or Privacy Pro for iOS are some options.
• App stores- Before downloading an app, check its permission requirements in the app store description. Be cautious of apps that request excessive permissions for their stated purpose.

Be careful when you use public wifi. When accessing public networks, anyone can use unsecured networks to distribute malware and access private information.

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Be Cautious with Public Wifi

Has anyone had issues using unsecured or public networks?

• Have you discussed online privacy and safety with your friends or coworkers? What are their thoughts on the topic?

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• Do you have any concerns or questions about online privacy or security that you'd like to discuss or learn more about?

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What else?