Computer ClubSecurity Awareness

The Very BestInternet Security

is

YOU!

Don’t

• Don’t visit suspicious sites• Don’t open suspicious attachments• Don’t click on suspicious links

Suspicious: causing a feeling that something is wrong or that someone is behaving wrongly

Would you allow this?

Hello. May I come in to your apartmentand use your computer, please?

How about this?

Click here so we can help make your computer faster and fix the many problems you might have.

We’re authorized Microsoft support agents.

STARR Suport Specalists

Snake Oil !

Click here so we can help make your computer faster and fix the many problems you might have.

We’re authorized Microsoft support agents.

STARR Suport Specalists

Is this suspicious?

How about this?

Phone Call

Hello. Is this the owner of the computer?

We’ve noticed many errors on your computer.

We can fix them for $29.95 and control of your computer.

It’s OK. We’re certified Windows technical support specialists.

The accent? I just moved to Los Angeles, Iowa from out of the country.

Phone Call

Hello. Is this the owner of the computer?

We’ve noticed many errors on your computer.

We can fix them for $29.95 and control of your computer.

It’s OK. We’re certified Windows technical support specialists.

The accent? I just moved to Los Angeles, Iowa from out of the country.

Things You Can Do

• Microsoft, Adobe, Apple, Dell, and HP will never cold call.

• Don’t respond to unsolicited phone calls.

• HANG UP!

What Can I Do?• Don’t click on pop ups that aren’t from

recognized companies or that sound too good to be true.

• Use Alt + F4 to dismiss them.

• Use Alt+F4 to close suspicious programs or web pages.

What Can I Do?• Keep Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware software

up to date.

• Keep the operating system up to date.

• Keep your data backed up.

What Can I Do?• Avoid multiple security programs unless

you’re an advanced user.

• Use a Kiosk to open any suspicious E-mail or to click on suspicious links.

What Can I Do?• Ask a knowledgeable person what you

should do.

• Use SiteAdvisor.com to check suspicious sites

What Can I Do?• NEVER pay for help unless it’s from a local

professional.

• NEVER pay for “Snake Oil” programs

Bottom Line

• YOU are the best Internet security – be smart

Bottom Line

• YOU are the best Internet security – be smart• Things to doDon’t agree to help from unsolicited phone callsDon’t click on pop up ads offering helpDon’t click on suspicious links

Bottom Line

• YOU are the best Internet security – be smart• Things to doDon’t agree to help from unsolicited phone callsDon’t click on pop up ads offering helpDon’t click on suspicious linksDo keep software up to dateDo use a Kiosk for suspicious itemsDo ask a knowledgeable person

The Computer Club Recommends

• Microsoft Security EssentialsFreeNot needed with Windows 8

• MalwareBytes Pro$24.95 one time charge