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| - | These are tips that are good to practice, no matter how secure (or insecure) your operating system is. | + | =====Internet Security Tips===== |
| + | [[ci2010:team2|back]] | ||
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| + | These are tips for browsing the internet that are good to practice, no matter how secure (or insecure) your operating system is. | ||
| * Do not use Internet Explorer to view web pages | * 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 | * 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 | * 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 | * 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: | * Make sure the connection the web site is encrypted: | ||
| - | {{ :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}} | ||
| * Typically these address will start with https, rather than http. (s stands for secured) | * Typically these address will start with https, rather than http. (s stands for secured) | ||
| + | {{ :ci2010:team2: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:team2:welcome_to_facebook_-_mozilla_firefox.png |}} | ||
| + | {{ :ci2010:team2: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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