Internet Safety- By Samuel

1. In this presentation you will learn about the following: Spyware, computer viruses, Hacking and identity theft. Internet Safety- By Samuel

2. Spyware • What is it? • How does it hurt your computer or you? • How do you get rid of it? • How can you prevent it from happening? Spyware is a software that is able to install itself on someone's computer and get information like passwords, History and things like that. – google.com Spyder can hurt you by getting your email, passwords and things like that. It can hurt your computer by slowing it down, and cause system problems. – purdue.edu You can get rid of it by downloading a free spyware protection for windows called Windows defender. Different soft wares need different defenders. -microsoft.com You can prevent your computer from getting spyware by using a firewall, updating your software, download antispyware protection, and of course by surfing and downloading more cautiously. - microsoft.com

3. Computer viruses • What is it? • How does it hurt your computer or you? • How do you get rid of it? • How can you prevent it from happening? Computer viruses are from the more famous problems. Viruses are software programs made to get from one computer to another and interfere with computer operations. - Microsoft.com Viruses can hurt your computer by making it work slower and slower, delete your entire operating system, randomly delete files on your computer and many many more. – wiki.answers.com You can get rid of viruses by using an online scanner. It’s free and can find your virus and get rid of it. If you can not connect to the internet try to restart it with safe mode. - windows.microsoft.com You can prevent viruses by: never clicking on an attachment from a source you are not sure about, Install anti virus program, Be careful with USB drives, Internet pop-ups, and unusual emails from companies. – wikihow.com

4. Hacking • What is it? • How does it hurt your computer or you? • How do you get rid of it? • How can you prevent it from happening? Today the word “hacker” is used to represent someone who modifies a computer to make it work the way he wants it to, not as the program is intended to do.- wisegeek.org If someone hacked your computer, it means that he has control over your computer. He can get access to your files. if he hacked to your computer using a virus, he can get complete control over your computer including paswords and etc. - wiki.answers.com If you want to get rid of a hacker, there are lots of different situations so here are some ways: Disconnect from the internet, buy a cheap firewall, run a virus check, check your IE security settings and make them more protective and between firewall and windows, you should see the IP of anyone connected to you. Wiki.answers.com You can prevent hackers by making a software update, install a firewall, change your password every month, download anti-virus software, and many more. – wikihow.com

5. Identity theft • What is it? • How does it hurt your computer or you? • How do you get rid of it? • How can you prevent it from happening? Identity theft is when someone finds information about someone and uses it to become “him” virtually. He can use his bank account, create a criminal record and things like that. - searchsecurity.techtarget.com It can hurt you if you get identity theft, because the person can use your credit card, and you will lose money, and also they can post things online as if it were you. - my brain! You can get rid of identity theft, but you will need to act quickly. Here are some steps: Record all conversations with authorities, keep copies of all letters and documents, and also send your correspondence by certified mail or registered mail.- creditinfocenter.com You can prevent identity theft by choosing good passwords, make sure there is no spyware on your computer, watch out from phishing scams and never answer emails that seem odd.

6. This presentation was brought to you by Samuel Usherovich. I hope you enjoyed! THE END