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-===Internet Security Tips=== [[ci2010:​team2|back]] 
  
-These are tips for browsing the internet that are good to practice, no matter how secure (or insecure) your operating system is. 
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-  * Do not use Internet Explorer to view web pages 
-    * Especially Internet Explorer 6, it allows for active x controls and other security holes that are a bigger risk than benefit 
-      * Microsoft has acknowledged the security risks Internet Explorer 6 has and is pushing for its customers to upgrade: http://​news.cnet.com/​8301-30685_3-10406468-264.html 
-    * Internet Explorer 8 does a better job of this, but it is also a pain for web developers to write for, be nice to them and use a browser that is compliant with web standards 
-  * Always be sure you trust the source when giving out certain information over the internet such as credit card numbers or social security numbers 
-    * Make sure the connection the web site is encrypted: 
-    * Typically these address will start with https, rather than http. (s stands for secured) 
-{{ :​ci2010:​https.png |This picture was taken from http://​upload.wikimedia.org/​wikipedia/​en/​6/​63/​Firefox_3_rc1_Extended_Validation_SSL_address_bar_and_certificate_detail.PNG}} 
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-  * Passwords 
-    * Change your passwords often 
-    * Do not tell anyone your password 
-    * It is best to include numbers alongside letters for a more secure password 
-    * On sites that require login information do not check the **"​remember password"​** or **"​Stay logged in"** 
-{{ :​ci2010:​welcome_to_facebook_-_mozilla_firefox.png |}} 
-{{ :​ci2010:​gmail.png |}} 
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-  * Open email only from trusted sources 
-    * Make sure the subject does not look suspicious because people who you know may have a compromised computer and be sending out unwanted email unknowingly 
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