INTERNET SECURITYLearning how to stay safe online is important for all members of our community. Common Craft Videos explain difficult topics "in plain english". They have a treasure trove of videos on a wide variety of topics. The videos linked below are essential for learning how to stay safe online. Passwords are essential to using the Web and criminals have become very good at guessing them. This video teaches the risks and how to create a secure password and keep it secret. Includes points on:
Secure Websites
This video teaches the basics of website security and how to recognize a secure site.
This video is designed to increase awareness of phishing scams and help viewers recognize and avoid phishing emails when they see them.
This video discusses the long-term risks of sharing inappropriate information on the Web. It encourages viewers to “think before you click” and offers tips for being responsible with photos, video and stories. Point include:
Additional videos which explain a number of different topics related to social media. Examples include: Blogs, Wikis, RSS, Social Networking, Twitter, Podcasting, and Online Photo Sharing. BEST PRACTICES for Windows PCIn the Control Panel, use the System & Security Features for running automatic updates and turning on security software:
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ParentsThis site is a US Gov site for parents to learn about phishing, keeping kids safe online, reducing spam, and protecting your computer against unwanted intrusions. The video below is about chatting with your kids about online safety. Additional videos and games are available by clicking the image or link above.
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