https://padlet.com/bryanbucio69/2dl26z4wiig9 Safety Tips en-us 2017-10-23 11:39:44 UTC 2017-10-23 11:56:05 UTC hello@padlet.com bryanbucio69 https://padlet.com/bryanbucio69/2dl26z4wiig9/wish/199517732 Be Careful What You Download.A top goal of cybercriminals is to trick you into downloading malware—programs or apps that carry malware or try to steal information and this malware can be disguised as an app.

]]> 2017-10-23 11:42:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bryanbucio69/2dl26z4wiig9/wish/199517732 bryanbucio69 https://padlet.com/bryanbucio69/2dl26z4wiig9/wish/199517941 Passwords are one of the biggest weak spots in the whole Internet security structure, but there's currently no way around them. And the problem with passwords is that people tend to choose easy ones to remember (such as "password" and "123456"), which are also easy for cyber thieves to guess.A strong password is one that is unique and complex—at least 15 characters long, mixing letters, numbers and special characters.]]> 2017-10-23 11:42:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bryanbucio69/2dl26z4wiig9/wish/199517941 bryanbucio69 https://padlet.com/bryanbucio69/2dl26z4wiig9/wish/199518185 Any time you make a purchase online, you need to provide credit card or bank account information—just what cybercriminals are most eager to get their hands on. Only supply this information to sites that provide secure, encrypted connections. As Boston University notes, you can identify secure sites by looking for an address that starts with https: (the S stands for secure) rather than simply http: They may also be marked by a padlock icon next to the address bar.]]> 2017-10-23 11:43:53 UTC https://padlet.com/bryanbucio69/2dl26z4wiig9/wish/199518185 bryanbucio69 https://padlet.com/bryanbucio69/2dl26z4wiig9/wish/199518459

]]> 2017-10-23 11:44:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bryanbucio69/2dl26z4wiig9/wish/199518459 bryanbucio69 https://padlet.com/bryanbucio69/2dl26z4wiig9/wish/199518758 People you meet online are not always who they claim to be. Indeed, they may not even be real. As InfoWorld reports, fake social media profiles are a popular way for hackers to cozy up to unwary Web users and pick their cyber pockets.]]> 2017-10-23 11:45:55 UTC https://padlet.com/bryanbucio69/2dl26z4wiig9/wish/199518758 bryanbucio69 https://padlet.com/bryanbucio69/2dl26z4wiig9/wish/199518954 Internet security software cannot protect against every threat, but it will detect and remove most malware—though you should make sure it's to date. Be sure to stay current with your operating system's updates and updates to applications you use. They provide a vital layer of security.]]> 2017-10-23 11:46:38 UTC https://padlet.com/bryanbucio69/2dl26z4wiig9/wish/199518954 bryanbucio69 https://padlet.com/bryanbucio69/2dl26z4wiig9/wish/199519297 When you go online in a public place, for example by using a public Wi-Fi connection, PCMag notes you have no direct control over its security. Corporate cybersecurity experts worry about "endpoints"—the places where a private network connects to the outside world. Your vulnerable endpoint is your local Internet connection. Make sure your device is secure, and when in doubt, wait for a better time (i.e., until you're able to connect to a secure Wi-Fi network) before providing information such as your bank account number.]]> 2017-10-23 11:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/bryanbucio69/2dl26z4wiig9/wish/199519297 bryanbucio69 https://padlet.com/bryanbucio69/2dl26z4wiig9/wish/199519441 Marketers love to know all about you, and so do hackers. Both can learn a lot from your browsing and social media usage. But you can take charge of your information. As noted by Lifehacker, both web browsers and mobile operating systems have settings available to protect your privacy online. Major websites like Facebook also have privacy-enhancing settings available. These settings are sometimes (deliberately) hard to find because companies want your personal information for its marketing value. Make sure you have enabled these privacy safeguards, and keep them enabled.]]> 2017-10-23 11:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bryanbucio69/2dl26z4wiig9/wish/199519441