Stop Think Click Campaign
The Federal Trade Commission unveiled today a new web site (www.OnGuardOnline.gov) that provides practical tips to help consumers be on guard against Internet fraud, secure their computers, and protect personal information. The new "stop - think - click" campaign is part of the kick-off to National Cyber Security Awareness Month in October. The web site includes 7 tips for safe computing (http://onguardonline.gov/stopthinkclick.html):
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Protect your personal information. It's valuable.
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Know who you're dealing with.
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Use anti-virus software and a firewall, and update both regularly.
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Be sure to set up your operating system and Web browser software properly, and update them regularly.
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Protect your passwords.
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Back up important files.
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Learn who to contact if something goes wrong online.
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