OSCD - Online Safety Tips Lesson

Online Safety Tips Lesson

 

Many of you were taught at an early age not to talk to strangers.  Your parents or caregivers also shared with you tips for being safe while away from home. The digital world requires that you stay on guard while utilizing the World Wide Web to search for data, communicate, and transact business.  The tips below along with the resources in the sidebar will provide you with online privacy and safety tips.

 

 

• Create a password that is at least eight characters in length to include a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters.
• Do not leave your digital devices unattended in public places.
• Keep you antivirus software up-to-date.
• Install software service packs and security patches as they become available.
• Avoid clicking on pop-up ads.
• Do not reply to spam.
• Ignore email offers that seem too good to be true.
• Read the Private Policy on websites before you submit personal information.
• Cover the webcam on your computer with a piece of tape when it is not in use.
• Install and activate antispyware and ad-blocking software.

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