Internet Security
for the Lay Geek
Tony Bemus
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- A practical Guide to staying
safe on the internet.
safe on the internet.

- Get an AntiVirus/AntiSpyware/Firewall
- Install updates or remove programs
- Use strong unique passwords
- Turn on Two Factor
- Watch out for scammers
- Don't use login links in emails
- Don't over share on Social Media
Overview
Antivirus / AntiSpyware / Firewall
Antivirus: Program that scans for Virus Files
- Auto Update
- Auto Scan
Antispyware/antimaleware :
Program that scans for Virus Files
Program that scans for Virus Files
- Auto Update
- Auto Scan
Firewall: Program that blocks
bad guys coming or out.
bad guys coming or out.


Get an AntiVirus / AntiSpyway
Free:
MS Security Essentials
Avast: https://www.avast.com/
Malwarebytes:
https://www.malwarebytes.org/
Hitman Pro:
http://www.surfright.nl/en/hitmanpro
MS Security Essentials
Avast: https://www.avast.com/
Malwarebytes:
https://www.malwarebytes.org/
Hitman Pro:
http://www.surfright.nl/en/hitmanpro
Paid:
Norton Internet Security
Kasperski Internet Security
Norton Internet Security
Kasperski Internet Security


Install Updates !!!!!



Install Updates
Install Updates for Operating Systems:
Windows, MAC, Linux, BSD, iPhone, Android
Windows, MAC, Linux, BSD, iPhone, Android
Install Program Updates:
Flash, Acrobat, Java, Quicktime, and
Web browsers (Chrome and Firefox)
Flash, Acrobat, Java, Quicktime, and
Web browsers (Chrome and Firefox)
Install Definition Updates:
Antivirus, Anti-malware, and other
security software.
Antivirus, Anti-malware, and other
security software.
Remove Unnecessary programs
All programs have Flaws!
If the program isn't installed then
- It can't be attacked (Hacked).
- It doesn't have to be updated.
Use Strong Unique Passwords


Strong Password
Unique Password
- Long and hard to guess: 12 or more
- Pass phrase (three unrelated words)
- NO DICTIONARY WORDS
- Use only in one place
- Different for every site
Test your password: Password haystacks
https://www.grc.com/haystack.htm
https://www.grc.com/haystack.htm
Password Manager
The hard part of a strong unique password
- It is hard to remember.
Keypass - http://keepass.info/
- Opensource and free

LastPass: https://lastpass.com/
- Inexpensive, Sync, sharable

Two Factor Authentication
Two forms of verifying you are
who you say you are.
- Something you know
- Something you have
- Something you are
- Password and a code
- Password and Bio (Fingerprint or Eye scan)
Examples:

Google Authenticator
https://www.google.com/landing/2step/
https://duo.com/


Duo Security (Ann Arbor)
Be on the lookout for email scams


Do Not Click on Login Links
from your email

Don't over share on social media

- Vacation pictures = not at home
- Account verification info can be
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