Last night, we had Jeremy Bailey from Kent State Tuscarawas in to discuss ways of keeping your computer and your information safe in the digital environment. In case you missed it, here are some resources with best practices for computer security.
This article has simple, easy-to-follow instructions on a variety of aspects of computer security: http://www.howtogeek.com/173478/10-important-computer-security-practices-you-should-follow/
Phishing attacks are used to try to trick individuals into giving out valuable personal or financial information. The tricky thing is, they often appear to be legitimate requests from people or organizations you recognize. Here’s a link describing how to spot and protect yourself from these common scams: https://www.sec.gov/investor/pubs/phishing.htm
GCF Learn Free has some great tutorials on Internet Safety for both adults and kids!
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/onlinesafety/internetsafety
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/onlinesafety/internetsafetyforkids
Keeping your computer and your personal information safe can seem like a daunting task. Taking a little time to make yourself more knowledgeable can go a long way in protecting you from common digital threats.
Kathryn Green, Technology Manager