Protecting Yourself

and Your Family from Electronic Criminals

What are the Risks?

How Does It Work?

  Don't Assume That Your System Is Safe

How Do These Risks Get On Your System?

  How to Avoid Risks

Step 1: Purchase or download virus protection software, a spyware remover, a pop-up blocker, and a firewall

Step 2: Set up and run the software

Step 3: Clean up your computer files

Step 4: Set up a password for your computer

Step 5: Make sure your operating system is up-to-date

Step 6: Set the security on your email

Step 7: Set the security on your browser

Step 8: Back up files

Step 9: Set the security on your instant messenger

Step 10: Double check everything

  Continued Protection

CDs

Spoofing

Computer Security Checklist

  Protecting Your Identity

Your Screen Name

Personal Profiles

Your IP Number

Giving out information

Your habits

Protect Your Bank and Credit Card Information

Log Out

Phishing

Don’t Attract Attention

Don’t violate the privacy of others

Monitor Your Children’s Use of the Internet

Dealing with Problems