[h=3]Adopting a Safer Mindset
When it comes to the internet, people generally think they are safer than they actually
are. Why? Well, often the impersonal nature of technology can give us a
false sense
of security. After all, no one can physically attack us through a computer screen
We tend to have an
it-won't-happen-to-me attitude. We may even believe that
our computer programs and the "powers that be" are automatically taking care of
all that internet security stuff for us. Sometimes we just avoid it all together
because, to be frank, we just don't get it.
Does this sound like you? Consider the following the questions
Have you ever Googled yourself to see what information can be found on you?
Have you set your computer's security program to make sure you are getting regular updates?
Do you have an external back-up source for your computer?
Are you enticed by emails or advertisements with special discount offers?
When shopping online, do you check a website's security status before entering your billing information?
Have you customized your privacy settings for your social networking accounts like ********, MySpace, Skype, etc.?
Do these questions make you nervous? Don't worry, this tutorial is not meant to scold or scare you, but to make you realize that
there are precautions we should all be taking on a regular basis to maintain our
personal safety and
protect our computer while using the internet.