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Here are a few helpful pointers for your computer experience. DON’T Store personal info on your computer or PDA. Stored info is always open to hackers. Consider storing passwords on CD’s or disks that you keep locked in a box or closet. Shop on-line without being sure of two safety features. Check the order page for the lock icon at the bottom. This way you know the scheme is encrypted and your personal data if transposed safely. The URL on the address bar must say “https”, the “s” stands for secure. Store credit card selective information on a website. It may be more convenient, but it’s not safe. Open or answer any unfamiliar e-mails. Just opening an email with an attachment, may add a worm to your computer. If you in truth think it might be from somebody you know, hit reply and ask them to tell apart themselves. If that doesn’t work, you know it’s junk. Fall for phishers. Phishing is a new scam. There are cyber crooks looking for information. They ask for your credit card numbers and social security information, phone numbers or even email addresses. Never respond to these emails. Use evident passwords. Don’t use anything connected to your social security number. Don’t use compoundings of numbers and letters. Don’t use anything with your mother’s maiden name or your birth date. DO Use virus and spyware protection. Without virus and spyware shelter your computer is an open door to hackers and virus spreaders. Norton and McAfee use the most up-to-date anti-virus shelter available. Always get their security updates each 2 weeks. Completely erase your hard drive, if you throw away or give away your old computer. Use only one credit card on the internet This way if your info falls into the defective hands you may cancel it. Always use a dissimilar credit card out in the “real world.” And to be sure you are not a victim of identity theft, get a copy (every year) of your credit report from all 3 major credit bureaus. Equifax (800-685-1111) http://www.equifax.com Experian (888-397-3742) http://www.experian.com Trans-Union (800-916-8800 http://www.transunion.com
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