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Protect your personal information.
It's valuable.
Why? To an identity thief, it can provide instant access to your financial accounts, your credit record, and your other personal assets.
If you think no one would be interested in your personal information, think again. The reality is that anyone can be a victim of identity theft. In fact, according to a Federal Trade Commission survey, there are almost 10 million victims every year. It's often difficult to know how thieves obtained their victims' personal information, and while it definitely can happen offline, some cases start when online data is stolen. Visit www.consumer.gov/idtheft to learn what to do if your identity is stolen.
Unfortunately, when it comes to crimes like identity theft, you can't entirely control whether you will become a victim. But following these tips can help minimize your risk while you're online:
- If you're asked for your personal information – your name, email or home address, phone number, account numbers, or Social Security number – learn how it's going to be used, and how it will be protected, before you share it.
- Don't open unsolicited or unknown email messages.
If you do get an email or pop-up message asking for personal information,
don't reply or click on the link in the message. To avoid opening
such messages, you can turn off the "Preview Pane" functionality
in email programs, and you can set your default options to view
opened emails as plain text to avoid active links or pop-ups in
the messages. Most importantly, do not to respond to solicitations
for your personal or financial information. If you believe there
may be a need for such information by a company with whom you
have an account or placed an order, contact that company directly
in a way you know to be genuine. Never send your personal information
via email because email is not a secure transmission method.
Most email programs have email filters built-in to the application. The links on the left hand side of this webpage contain video tutorials that'll show you how to set your email filters, so you can limit the amount of unsolicited email you receive. - If you are shopping online, be careful about providing your personal or financial information through a company's website without taking measures to reduce the risk. There are some indicators that show vendors have taken measures to secure their sites such as a lit lock icon on the browser's status bar or a website URL that begins "https:" (the "s" stands for "secure"). Unfortunately, no indicator is foolproof; some scammers have forged security icons.
- Read website privacy policies. They should explain what personal information the website collects, how the information is used, and whether it is provided to third parties. The privacy policy also should tell you whether you have the right to see what information the website has about you, whether they provide and/or sell your information to third parties, and what security measures the company takes to protect your information. If you don't see a privacy policy – or if you can't understand it – consider doing business elsewhere.
Use anti-virus software, a firewall, and anti-spyware software to help keep your computer safe and secure.
Dealing with anti-virus and firewall protection may sound about as exciting as flossing your teeth, but it's just as important as a preventive measure. Having intense dental treatment is never fun; neither is dealing with the effects of a preventable computer virus.
Anti-virus Software
Anti-virus software protects your computer from viruses that can destroy your data, slow your computer's performance, cause a crash, or even allow spammers to send email through your account. It works by scanning your computer and your incoming email for viruses, and then deleting them.
To be effective, your anti-virus software should update routinely with antidotes to the latest "bugs" circulating through the Internet. Most commercial anti-virus software includes a feature to download updates automatically when you are on the Internet.
Anti-Virus Software- What to Look For and Where to Get It
You can download anti-virus software from the websites of software companies or buy it in retail stores. Look for anti-virus software that:
- recognizes current viruses, as well as older ones
- effectively reverses the damage
- updates automatically.
Here you can find anti-virus software that you can download.
www.nonags.com
They are provided by the well known for many years Nonags website where they test and actually run every program they list.
Firewalls
Don't be put off by the word "firewall." It's not necessary to fully understand how it works; it's enough to know what it does and why you need it. Firewalls help keep hackers from using your computer to send out your personal information without your permission. While anti-virus software scans incoming email and files, a firewall is like a guard, watching for outside attempts to access your system and blocking communications from and to sources you don't permit.
Some operating systems and hardware devices come with a built-in firewall that may be shipped in the "off" mode. Make sure you turn it on. For your firewall to be effective, it needs to be set up properly and updated regularly. Check your online "Help" feature for specific instructions.
Information on how to turn on your operating system's firewall.
Windows XP and Macintosh OS X operating systems have a built in firewall. Here's a video that teaches you how to turn on the firewall for each of these operating systems. This option is available only if you have these operating system versions.
If your operating system doesn't include a firewall, get a separate software firewall that runs in the background while you work, or install a hardware firewall — an external device that includes firewall software. Several free firewall software programs are available on the Internet. You can find one at the Nonags site or by typing "free firewall" into your favorite search engine.
Anti-Spyware Software
Anti-spyware software helps protect your computer from malicious spyware that monitors your online activities and collects personal information while you surf the web. It works by periodically scanning your computer for spyware programs, and then giving you the opportunity to remove any harmful surveillance software found on your computer. Some anti-virus software contains anti-spyware capability. Given the increasing sophistication of spyware programs, consider using two different anti-spyware program search one looks for slightly different sets of threats, and together they may offer increased protection.
Zombie Drones
Some spammers search the Internet for unprotected computers they can control and use anonymously to send unwanted spam emails. If you don't have up-to-date anti-virus protection and a firewall, spammers may try to install software that lets them route email through your computer, often to thousands of recipients, so that it appears to have come from your account. If this happens, you may receive an overwhelming number of complaints from recipients, and your email account could be shut down by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
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