Stay Safe Online in Six Steps
Presented by:
Scott Rhinehart
540 Lake Center Parkway, Suite 102
Cumming, GA 30040
Office: 678-513-1864 ext 58727
Fax: 770-887-9339
Email: Scott.Rhinehart@LibertyMutual.com
Online Safety Quiz
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How many people are victims of identity
theft each year?
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What does the “s” stand for in “https:”?
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What does the term “phishing” mean?
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Do you know what a “firewall” is?
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Is it safe to leave computer running and
plugged in at all times?
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How often should you change your
passwords?
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Why might it be a good idea to partition
your computer into different accounts for
each user?
Answers to Quiz
• 8.4 Million in 2007 (most recent data as of Dec. 2009).
• Secure.
• When an intruder is looking for your personal
information.
• A firewall helps block out intruders.
• Yes, but recommend you turn it off when you will not
being using for a long period of time.
• Every 3 months.
• So that other users do not have access to your personal
information.
6 Steps to Protect Your Family
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Step 1: Protect your personal information
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Step 2: Be aware
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Step 3: Purchase/install protective software
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Step 4: Ensure proper set up of your web
browser
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Step 5: Protect passwords
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Step 6: Ensure child-safe internet use
Step 1: Protecting Your Personal
Information
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Email is not a secure tool for information
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Avoid pop-ups asking for information
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Verify a website is secure when shopping
– HTTPS:
– Lit lock icon
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Look for and read a website privacy policy
Step 2: Know Who You Are Dealing With
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Watch out for impersonators
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Lots of people like to go “Phishing”
– Update your personal information
– Sites look authentic
– Don’t take the bait
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If you think something is strange, or that
something illegal is going on, report them
– spam@uce.gov
Step 3: Purchase/Install Protective
Software
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Anti-virus software is critical
– Scans computer and email for viruses and
deletes them
– Software should update routinely to catch
the latest bugs
– Most update automatically
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Only download software from company
websites or buy in a store
Step 3: Purchase/Install Protective
Software
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Firewalls keep people away from your files
– Keeps hackers from breaking into your computer
– Blocks communications to and from sources you don’t allow
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Some operating systems come with a firewall built in, or you can
install separate software or hardware
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Make sure it is set up properly and updated regularly
Step 4: Ensure Proper Set Up of Your
Web Browser
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Change settings to increase security to stop
hackers
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Some systems offer free patches to close
holes
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Email software can filter spam
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Turn computer off or unplug from phone or
cable line if not using for long periods
Step 5: Protect Your Passwords
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Keep passwords in safe place, out of plain view
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Don’t share passwords over the Internet or on the
phone
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Choose passwords that are difficult to guess, and
change them regularly
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Use a variety of passwords for different accounts
Step 6: Ensure Child-safe Internet
Use
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It’s easy for children to mistakenly
publish personal information in public
places
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It’s impossible to supervise all of your
children’s online activity
Step 6: Ensure Child-safe Internet
Use
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Discuss and set guidelines and rules, and post the rules by
the computer
– Teach children never to give out personal information
to people they meet online
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Use Internet with children and become familiar with their
activities
– Know who their online friends are and supervise chat
area
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Keep computer in central and open location
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Partition your computer into separate user accounts
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Use parental controls from ISPs, purchased software and
browsers
– Consider software that monitors children’s email and
web traffic (SpectorSoft)
Step 6: Ensure Child-safe Internet
Use
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Visit www.getnetwise.org for information about who to
contact if you think your child is in danger
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Report instances of child exploitation to
www.missingkids.com
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Don’t let kids’ sophisticated technical skills intimidate
you!
Additional Resources
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www.staysafeonline.org
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www.onguardonline.gov
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www.safekids.com
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www.safeteens.com
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www.bbb.org (Better Business Bureau)
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Deceptive spam: spam@uce.gov
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www.clarkhoward.com
All Six Steps for Safety
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There is no single answer
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Online safety requires combination of Internet habits and technology
solutions
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This set of cyber-security practices can make a difference!
Questions
Thank You!
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more information or to learn
more about Liberty Mutual
Insurance.
678-513-1864 ext 58727