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Remember: The Benefits Out Weigh The Risks

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Remember: The Benefits Out Weigh The Risks

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The Internet can be a valuable
resource for you and your family:

¡http://www.siuc.edu

¡http://www.netsmartzkids.org

¡http://www.thinkfinity.org

¡http://www.accesssi.org

¡http://www.jalc.edu

¡http://www.shawneetourism.com

¡http://www.illinoisworknet.com

¡http://www.connectsi.us.com

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Remember these helpful tips when using a computer for “web surfing” or online transactions:

¡Treat your computer
like your home.

¡Never give out
personal information!

¡Talk to your kids about
Internet safety.

¡If it sounds too good
to be true… it usually is!

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Browsing and searching

Ads on search engines and sponsored
search results.

Identifying secure/trusted websites

Understand the risks in sharing information.

Browser settings and filtering software

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Sharing Photos Safely

¡Image copyright infringement

Sharing videos online

Using webcams

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Online Dating

Blogging

Social Networking

Chat discussion boards and forums

Online quizzes and surveys

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The advantages of Electronic Medical Records

Recommended online storage services for Electronic Medical Records.

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Know your source to make sure it’s safe

¡Make sure a website is a state-licensed pharmacy located in the United States.

¡Find a list  at http://www.nabp.net and http://www.vipps.info.

Look for websites with practices
that protect you.

¡Be sure your privacy is protected.

¡If you are suspicious or have complaints about a service or transaction, report the website!

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What to do if you are “cyber-bullied.”

Safety tips to avoid or deal with online bullying
¡Keep personal information private.

¡Use technology tools to block inappropriate or threatening behavior.

¡Do not answer phone calls or read messages, e-mails or comments from “cyber-bullies.” Set them aside in case they are needed by authorities for evidence.

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�What to do if you are “cyber-bullied.”

�Safety tips to avoid or deal with online bullying.

¡Keep personal information private.

¡Use technology tools to block inappropriate or threatening behavior.

¡Do not answer phone calls or read messages, e-mails or comments from “cyber-bullies.” Set them aside in case they are needed by authorities for evidence.

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Using public computers safely

Using mobile phones

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�Protect yourself when banking or paying bills online:
¡Make sure your computer
has up-to-date versions of anti-virus and anti-spyware and install all updates.

¡Check that your new
bank is legitimate and
your deposits are insured.

¡Never conduct personal transactions from a public computer.

¡Keep all personal information secure.

¡Create strong passwords.

¡Be alert to e-mail scams.

¡Ensure that you are dealing with your bank.

¡Always type in your bank’s URL yourself.

¡Monitor your account activity by requesting online credit reports .

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Consider the following before buying anything online
¡Do you know the store from the brick mortar world?

¡What is the site’s reputation?

¡Is the website secure?

¡Is the offer too good to be true?

¡Does the merchant collect more information than is needed to complete the sale?

¡Use a payment service or credit card for payment.

¡Review the company's shipping method.

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Information you may want to consider before
sharing with others online:
¡Your name and the
names of family members and friends

¡Age and gender of
yourself, your children,
or grandchildren

¡E-mail addresses,
user IDs, nicknames,
and domain names

¡Address

¡Locations of others
close to you

¡Phone numbers

¡Passwords

¡Personal numbers

¡Photos

¡Information about others

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Follow these guidelines when using email:

¡Sent messages are
uncontrollable.

¡Do not open emails
from email addresses
you do not recognize!

¡Treat online situations
the same way you would
personal situations.

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Scamming: Tricking or deceiving a person
or group of people to obtain information

�Phishing Email

¡A common avenue
for virtual scam artist.

¡False email can appear
obvious or subtle.

�Phishing Website

¡Another common venue for virtual scam artist.

¡Attempt to gather personal information

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Key Terms:

Email – Messages sent via the internet

Websites – Locations
on the internet

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�Keep Your Password Safe!

Passwords are keys to
personal information

Increase password security by using:

Capital letters, lowercase letters,
symbols, and numbers

Abbreviations not whole words
Example: s0uth*ern ILL-in0is

Change your password frequently

NOTE: These precautions will not protect your computer 100%

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Cookies

Allow companies to store information
on your machine

Collect information on your use

Sell information gathered
to 3rd parties

Create profiles based on
information gathered

Set computer to accept
different level of cookies

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�Antivirus Protection:

Prevents viruses from effecting your computer
Can only prevent what it recognizes

Important to keep software updated
Examples of antivirus programs:

÷McAfee

÷Norton

÷AVG Anti-virus

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Online:

Connected to the Internet

Disconnect when not in use

Firewall:

Limits the information sent to
and from your computer

Barrier from the internet

Examples of firewall programs:

Zonealarm

Comodo

Norton

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Key Terms:
Firewall – Blocks outside access to a computer

Antivirus – Prevents most destructive
programs (viruses) from accessing a computer

Cookies – Stores and transmits information
to parent websites

Passwords – Allows access to online accounts

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�#Computer Protection

#�Identity Theft

#�Communicating Online

�#Spending & Saving Online

�#Computing on the Go

�#Bullying On Line

�#Buying Prescriptions Online

�#Medical Records Online

�#Socializing On Line

#�Safe Practices

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KEEPING YOUR COMPUTER SAFE
Internet Safety

for Seniors