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Internet Security For Beginners

As a beginner using the internet, there are some essential security tips you should follow to ensure your safety online:

1. Use strong and unique passwords for each account: Your passwords should be at least eight characters long, and should include a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Avoid using the same password for multiple accounts, as this can increase your risk of being hacked.

2. Enable two-factor authentication: Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your accounts by requiring a second form of verification, such as a code sent to your phone, in addition to your password.

3. Be cautious of phishing scams: Phishing scams are designed to trick you into revealing personal information or clicking on a malicious link. Be wary of unsolicited emails or messages, and never provide personal information unless you are sure it is from a trusted source.

4. Keep your software up to date: Software updates often include security patches to fix known vulnerabilities. Keep your operating system, web browser, and other software up to date to ensure you have the latest security features.

5. Use antivirus software: Antivirus software can help protect your computer from malware and other malicious software. Make sure to keep your antivirus software up to date and perform regular scans.

6. Avoid public Wi-Fi: Public Wi-Fi networks are often unsecured, making it easy for hackers to intercept your internet traffic. Avoid using public Wi-Fi for sensitive activities such as online banking or shopping.

7. Be careful what you share online: Be mindful of the information you share online, as it can be used to steal your identity or compromise your security. Avoid sharing personal information such as your full name, address, phone number, or financial information.

By following these security tips, you can help protect yourself and your personal information while using the internet.

Reference Our Old Security Page from 1994 to 2018 (some links may be broken because the originators changed them. But others work.)
For those interested it makes for interesting reading such as videos of scammers caught in the act, and more.
If you find any link on this page not working please let me know.

For instance: Fraud.org Fraud.org is a project of the National Consumers League (NCL), a nonprofit advocacy organization based in Washington, DC. NCL was founded in 1899 to promote the interests of consumers and workers in the United States and abroad. Over its long history, NCL staff have dedicated themselves to this mission through investigation, public interest advocacy, and consumer education.

With simple knowledge, you can protect yourself and others against the problems of using the Internet.

The Internet is the most amazing marketing and communication medium known to man. However, to use it in a competent, professional and safe manner, there are some things everyone in the world must be aware of, or you can get into serious problems.

Password Strength Test

Are password strength testers safe?

A password strength checker reveals how resistant passwords are against attempts to crack them. However, do not trust such password tests blindly. Strength meters might not look up passwords in data breaches or fail to consider certain brute-forced hacks.Oct 6, 2022

nar safety (national association of realtors)

Tips

Learn how to Lock Up your online life with current ideas and tips.

Tips, hints and ideas

Links to Important Security Information

with information you may find helpful

Corporate

Timely and Updated information to help protect your online presence.

Microsoft Safety & Security Centre

Reverse Telephone Number Look Up

Safety at Kijiji

ebay & Protecting yourself

Craigslist

Government

National and Federal governments can help with information and reporting.

Canada's Anti Spam Legislation

Internet, Email & Telephone Scams

U.S.A Government Info Page

CISA Cyber Awareness System

U.K. Government Avoid and Report Scams

Organisations

These organisations are non government and are either membership or donation driven.

Phone Busters Anti Fraud Call Centre

AARP

Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker Search and Report

Scambusters

Software Protection

These companies offer software to help protect your identity and device security. Some of these are free or have a trial.

Norton

Malwarebytes

Bitdefender

McAfee

Avast

I personally use the Geek Squad for computer issues, problems and assistance a service provided by Best Buy. GN.

Security Alerts & Articles

How to avoid becoming victim to real estate fraud

Date : Sat., March 23, 2019
Source : Ask Joe at The Star

LINK TO ARTICLE

Understanding Ransomware

Date : October, 2019
Source : Malwarebytes

LINK TO ARTICLE

Police warn of new twist in phone scam targeting Canadians

Last Updated Friday, October 25, 2019 9:33AM EDT
Source : CTV New Toronto, Ontario

LINK TO ARTICLE

Spam EMail. This is what happens when you reply.

Date : Febrary 1 2016
Source : TED Talks with James Veitch on youtube

Suspicious emails: unclaimed insurance bonds, diamond-encrusted safe deposit boxes, close friends marooned in a foreign country. They pop up in our inboxes, and standard procedure is to delete on sight. But what happens when you reply? Follow along as writer and comedian James Veitch narrates a hilarious, months-long exchange with a spammer who offered to cut him in on a hot deal.

WATCH THE VIDEO : 9 min:48 sec