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Cyber Safety Tips-2 Some Recommendations:

A. Smart Surfing 1. Always use a genuine operating system (OS), and regularly update it online. 2. Always use a genuine antivirus / Internet security software which is regularly updated. 3. Use anti spyware to protect your system from ‘Trojans, Spyware and Malware.” 4. Keep your “firewall” ‘on’ and updated. 5. Your browser should be kept away from toolbars, which get automatically installed on the browser. 6. Never save your passwords on your browser and instant messengers like Yahoo, Google Hangouts and Skype etc. 7. Clear your browser’s temporary cache and cookies on a regular basis. 8. While browsing, do not install shortcuts and toolbars from pop-ups and advertisements. 9. Do not download pirated material such as music, videos and free software from suspicious sites. 10. Always install the software available at the parent site. 11. Do not click on unknown links /hyperlinks, however luring or temporary they may be. B. Being ‘Facebook Safe’: 1. Accept ‘friend requests’ only from peop...
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Cyber Safety Tips

Cyber safety is the safe and responsible use of ‘Information and Communication Technology.’ Our everyday lives depend heavily upon digital devices and Internet; Communications (Emails, Cellphones), Entertainment (Mp3, Digital Cable), Transportation (Car engine system, Airplane navigation), Shopping (Online stores, Credit cards), Medicine (Equipment, Medical records) and the list goes on. Have you ever stopped to wonder, how much of your daily life relies on your device and the Internet? How much of your personal information is stored on a device or on a system? Cyber Security involves the protection of user’s information, by preventing, detecting and responding to attacks. What are the risks? Viruses can erase your entire system. Someone (Hackers) can break into your system and alter files, use your computer to attack others or steal your credit card information and make unauthorized purchases. Unfortunately, there is no 100% guarantee that even with the best precautions some of these ...
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