ESecurity what is it and how does it affect you

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E-Security what is it and how does it affect
you?

• Presented by Rebbecca Matthews, Protocol 1

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What is E-Security?

• eSecurity is the securing of information that is
  stored electronically such as on computer
  networks
• eSecurity can also refer to security measures
  taken while using electronic media such as email
  and the Internet.

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Spyware, Viruses and Email Hoaxes the Big Bad
Wolf Knocking on Your Door!
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Dec 2007 5.21 million Australian homes have
broadband internet
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Different Types of Threats

• Viruses
• Adware Spyware
• Email Hoaxes
• Spam

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Quick Definitions

• Viruses
• A virus is a piece of malicious software code
  written to cause some kind of damage to a
  computer system or network or even the Internet
  itself.
• Adware
• Adware is a program that installs itself on your
  computer and creates popup ads to appear when you
  are surfing the net, based on past behaviours.
• Spyware
• Spyware is more malicious is designed to steal
  something from you usually information!

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E-mail Hoaxes Scams

• Often urban legends or scams
• May trick you into forwarding messages about fake
  viruses and other fabricated stories
• Common email scams include
• Work from Home offers
• E-mails claiming to be from your bank, or PayPal
  or eBay
• Congratulations you have won a lottery even
  though you havent entered any!

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7 Telltale Signs of a Scam

• You dont know the person who has sent the
  message
• You are promised untold sums of money for little
  or no effort on your part
• You are asked to provide money upfront for
  questionable activities, a processing fee, or the
  pay the cost of expediting the process
• You are asked to provide your bank account number
  or other personal financial information, even if
  the sender offers to deposit money into it
• The request contains a sense of urgency
• The sender repeatedly requests confidentiality
• The sender offers to send you photocopies of
  government certificate, banking information or
  other evidence that their activity is
  legitimate (these are fake)

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Checklist for EffectiveAnti-Virus Software

• How much memory does it require to run?
• More than 64Mb and it will make your computer
  slow
• How often does it receive updates?
• Should receive updates at least once a day
• How much is it the renew the subscription each
  year?
• Dont pay too much for renewals each year

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Tips For Preventing Spyware

• Dont download free software unless you are
  100 sure it is from a reputable company
• Dont use pirated software or purchase heavily
  discounted software
• Dont download the free screensavers, or smiley
  icons for your emails
• Where possible, let your kids use a different
  computer from the one you do on-line banking with

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Handling E-Mail Hoaxes Spam

• If you dont know the sender DONT OPEN IT
• Turn off the Preview Mode in Outlook this opens
  the email anyway and activates any hidden viruses
  or Spyware
• See if your ISP has a spam filter you can access
• Use Hotmail accounts when filling out online
  forms and only give your personal email out to
  close friends and family
• Dont spread it think twice before forwarding
  on funny emails or possible email hoaxes

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Firewalls
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Wireless Networks at Home
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Useful Links

• eSecurity Hype or Reality handout (PDF Format)
• Family Safety on the Internet handout (PDF
  Format)
• Stay Smart Online website www.staysmartonline.gov.
  au
• SeniorNet website www.seniornet.com.au
• Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association
  (ASCCA)
• www.ascca.org.au