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Cyber Safety How to Stay Connected & Protected

Overview

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Online Fraud and Cyber Scams

Quiz What percent of people don’t use a passcode for their smartphone? A. 10% B. 26% C. 35%

Online Risk Factors Not Monitoring Online Bank or Credit Cards

Online Risk Factors Not Changing Passwords Refused 1% Not sure 4% Never changed password 10% More than 2 years ago 2% About 6 mos - 2 yrs ago 15% About 3 - 6 mos ago 18% Within past 3 mos 50%

Online Risk Factors Not Protecting Your Computer

Quiz Which of these activities is safe to perform over a public Wi-Fi connection? A. Check the weather B. Bank online C. Buy things

Public Wi-Fi Scams “Man in the Middle” Original Connection Public Wi-Fi You Attacker with Router

Public Wi-Fi Scams “Evil Twin”

Public Wi-Fi Scams “ Wardriving ”

Avoid Public Wi-Fi Scams • Don’t access sensitive information over public Wi-Fi • Verify the true public Wi-Fi network name before logging on • Secure your home Wi-Fi

Qu Quiz iz As long as I have to sign in to public Wi-Fi with a unique password, I am protected against hackers. o True o False

Qu Quiz iz It is possible for a hacker to intercept traffic between a user’s device and a public Wi -Fi network without the user’s knowledge. o True o False

Qu Quiz iz Which of these is a sign that the site you’re on is secure? 1. www 2. http 3. https

Qui Quiz Clicking on Pop-Up ads: o Is a safe way to explore new websites o Can lead to a potentially unsafe website and possibly ask for personal or payment identification you do not need to give

Qui Quiz It is safe to access websites with sensitive information, such as banking or credit card companies, while using a public Wi-Fi network, as long as the website is secured by “https.” o True o False

Phishing Scams

Avoid Phishing Scams • Don’t click on the link! • Don’t open files from strangers • If a message sounds too good to be true, it probably is • Strange message from a friend? Be wary • Thoroughly read messages • htpps = secure

Steps You Can Take 1 Monitor your accounts online

Steps You Can Take 1 Monitor your accounts online 2 Secure your passwords

Steps You Can Take 1 Monitor your accounts online 2 Secure your passwords 3 Protect your computer

Steps You Can Take 1 Monitor your accounts online 2 Secure your passwords 3 Protect your computer 4 Control your surfing

Steps You Can Take 1 Monitor your accounts online 2 Secure your passwords 3 Protect your computer 4 Control your surfing 5 Watch for fake connections

Steps You Can Take 1 Monitor your accounts online 2 Secure your passwords 3 Protect your computer 4 Control Your Surfing 5 Watch for fake connections 6 Beware of phishing scams

Qu Quiz iz What product can help protect your home computer? 1. Antivirus software 2. Firewall 3. Anti-spyware 4. All of the above 5. None of the above

Scammers Also Use Telephones Ohio’s Top Scams of 2015 1. IRS Imposters 2. Tech Support Scam 3. Foreign Lotteries 4. Sweepstakes 5. Grandparents Scam

Qu Quiz iz Did you learn something valuable from today’s session on cyber safety? 1. What’s cyber safety 2. Not a thing. 3. Yes! I now know ways to protect myself online!

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