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Truth or Consequences in the Internet Age. By Lorette Cheswick Cheswick.com [email protected]. Why I am here tonight. My biodad, this past summer. details. He has called me a number of times asking me to research information on an immediate basis. People’s resumes - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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By Lorette [email protected]
Truth or Consequences in the Internet Age
My biodad, this past summer
Why I am here tonight
He has called me a number of times asking me toresearch information on an immediate basis.
•People’s resumes•Basic research on individual chemicals•Patent searches•E-mail and other connectivity issues
details
Identity theft
Media hype
What is a Secure Computer
Robert Morris
•One or two computers•Modems connected to phones•DSL or cable•Diskettes•CD writer•On or off?•Operating systems•Application usage
Home realities
How often do you do the following?
•Update virus recognition software•Install operating system security patches•Install browser security patches•Install e-mail security patches•Open attachments in WORD or EXCEL
Ignorance is not a defense
Connected or Not
Do you know what a browser looks like?
What is your e-mail program?
Different ways to hack your privacy Radiowave surfing Viruses sneak in on little cat feet Password sniffing Dumpster diving Credit card sniffing on websites
So what can you do?
Being alert does help
Never give your credit or social security information to incoming callers.
Use caller id to screen unannounced callers.
On the Net Check to make sure that a business is
legitimate before you buy from them. You can call to place orders until you feel
comfortable with the level of service. Shopping services have not vetted their
sellers for you.
If you have problems with a purchase Pay with a credit card if you buy on the
Net Check sites that combine gripes. Complain to the company as soon as
possible. Keep records of contacts
Warnings come in various packages
E-mail worm chewing up hard drives all over the world
Updates Need to know how Need to do on a consistent schedule Netscape - Download & Upgrade Page for
browsers, servers, shareware Microsoft Download Center
Proflowers.com privacy policy
Proflowers.com
A demonstration of Internet purchasing
Site Security
•Certificates•Secure Servers•Passwords•Authentication•Mother’s maiden name
Banking sites
Welcome to Security First Network Bank
Security on one system Turn it off when you are not using it. Backup early and often. Don’t let other people download programs
or install programs on your machine. Use passwords for sensitive information
like turbotax, even at home. Do not open e-mail from people you don’t
know.
Security on networked computers Make sure there is a security policy. Make sure your kids or employees know
what it is and hold them accountable for it’s use.
Firewall should be in place Backofficer Backups
Internet Situations Ordering Viewing Cookies E-mail Business Authoring
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Disinformatica
Matt Blaze