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[h=2]Email Tips for Scams and Spam

[h=4]Additional Tips and Resources
Don't follow the link. It's easy for an email to use the logo from a legitimate company in

order to look "official," but any link you click could take you to a shady site. Always type in

the web address or click on one of your own bookmarks to go to your bank or other trusted websites.

Report scams and spam. Some email service providers have a "This is Spam" button

or another method for reporting spam. You can also contact the company being

misrepresented and report the spam. Another option is to email a report of the

spam to the Federal Trade Commission at spam@uce.gov.

• Get more information and learn about specific scams from the following resources: Email Scams from OnGuardOnline.gov
  Phishing from OnGuardOnline.gov

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[h=2]Email Tips for Scams and Spam

[h=3]Dealing with Email Attachments
Email attachments are especially dangerous because they can contain viruses

and other malware. When you open the attachment, the malware can be automatically

installed on your computer, and you may not even realize that anything has

happened. Malware may damage files on your computer, steal your

passwords, or spy on you, so it's important to be extra careful when

you receive attachments





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[h=4]Tips For Dealing With Attachments:
Don't open any attachment that you weren't expecting.


Even if an email looks like it's from someone you know, it may have been automatically sent to you

by a virus. That's how many email viruses spread. If you receive an attachment from a

friend, you should call or email them to verify that they meant to send it to you




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Keep your antivirus software updated

Viruses can spread quickly, and if your antivirus software isn't up-to-date, it may not be able to block new viruses.

Keep your computer's firewall on

Firewall software helps to prevent people or malware from gaining access to your computer through the internet.

Scan attachments for viruses before downloading

Many online email providers can scan attachments for viruses, and some will not let you download any attachment without scanning it.
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[h=2]Staying Safe While Browsing

[h=3]Introduction
While you are innocently surfing the web, you may not realize that you could be picking up

spyware, downloading malware or even visiting fraudulent sites. Of course, you do not

have to be afraid of every click you make, but there are some simple precautions you

should take to stay safe while you are browsing



In this lesson, you will learn about your browser's security features and how to

download safely. We will also explore strategies for browsing in private, which

include private browsing features, managing cookies and clearing the cache





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[h=3]Understanding Your Browser's Security Features
Most browsers have very similar security functions, although how you access these

functions and what they are called can vary. For the purpose of our tutorial, we will

focus on showing you features from Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and

Google Chrome. If you use the Safari or Opera internet browsers, many of these concepts will still apply


Throughout this lesson, we will link to resources from our Internet Explorer 8

tutorial. However, if you use Internet Explorer 9 or 10, the features and instructions are mostly the same.

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[h=4]Protecting Against Malicious Sites



Every browser has security features that protect you against visiting malicious sites

that contain malware or phishing scams. When you visit a malicious site, your

browser will display a red warning message. To learn how each browser

screens and blocks these types of sites, choose from the following:
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Internet Explorer uses its SmartScreen ****** to block malicious websites.

Firefox displays a red warning message and blocks access to malicious websites. Go to Firefox Safe Web Browsing to learn more.

Chrome uses a warning message, an extra security feature called sandboxing, and auto-updates

to protect against malicious sites. Go to Google Chrome and Browsing Security to learn more


Not all threats may be caught by the browser's security screening, therefore it is a good idea

to have additional anti-virus protection and a firewall for your operating system



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Staying Safe While Browsing

Keeping Your Browser Updated


New malware and phishing threats are constantly being introduced, so it is important to keep your browser updated. How do you do this?

Make sure you have the latest version of your browser.





Your browser usually notifies you when it has a new version, but if you want to double-check, visit

your browser's website. If your version is not the latest, then download the newer version


Make sure you have installed all recent updates



Your browser also notifies you when it has updates. If you think you have missed or ignored

these updates, then locate the "Updates" option from your browser toolbar and install any available updates



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[h=2]Staying Safe While Browsing

Malicious sites often use deceptive domains to trick users into believing they are on a

legitimate site. Consider the example of www.bankofamerican.com. It should read

www.bankofamerica.com, without the added "n". If you are about to download

content, shop with a credit card or access your bank account, then you should

carefully check the domain before continuing

Internet Explorer has a feature called Domain Highlighting for checking domains.


[h=4]Verifying Secure Sites

Browsers have security features to help you check to make sure a site is secure for financial transactions.

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[h=3]Downloading Precautions
One of the easiest ways malware, spyware and adware can access our computers is through

downloads. Therefore, we all need to take precautions when we download content to our

computer, whether it is a software program, the latest pop song or a cool game we

found. There are two things that provide the best defense against infected

downloads: your computer's security programs and your own

judgment. That's why it is important to make sure all your security

programs are up-to-date and your firewall is turned on


In addition, you can help by treating all downloads as suspicious until you determine

they are safe. The following interactive offers various tips on how you can download content safely

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[h=3]Understanding How Your Browsing Activity is Tracked
Did you know that your actions and what you click on may be tracked when you browse the internet? If you

are surprised, then you may be wondering why and how this is happening. Sometimes it is done for

website efficiency, other times to collect data, and in some cases for spying or cyber-snooping. Here are a few examples


A website places a cookie on your computer to remember certain data, so that it may run smoother when you return to the site.


Websites, like Amazon, eBay or Netflix, collect data about your preferences so they

may make suggestions to you for products or movies they think you might like.



Google tracks and analyzes activity to provide statistical data to companies. These companies

may use this data for marketing, advertising or to analyze the effectiveness of a website.

Sometimes by downloading a program or signing up for a website, we agree to allow the program

or site to collect data that may be provided to third-parties for advertising.

If we share a computer, other people can spy on our activity by reviewing the browsing history.

Most malware or spyware is used to track and obtain sensitive information like credit

card numbers and bank account passwords that can be used for identity theft crimes.

It is important to have an awareness of this tracking, in order to practice safe

browsing habits based on the level of privacy that you desire.



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[h=3]How to Keep Your Browsing Private

All browsers have privacy features for cookies, private browsing and deleting browsing

history that you can use to manage your privacy based on your needs. For a

tour of these features, choose from the following

Internet Explorer - Go to Videos for Internet Explorer and select the Security video for an overview tour.

Firefox - Go to Firefox Safe Web Browsing for an overview of Firefox's privacy features.

Chrome - Go to Explore the Chrome Browser to learn more about Chrome's security and privacy features.



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[h=4]Control Cookies

Many web sites add small text files to your computer called cookies. Cookies can help your

computer communicate with a web server, but they can also be used to track your

browsing activity. Every browser has tools for controlling, blocking and deleting

cookies from your computer. By becoming familiar with these tools, you can help

protect your information from being accessed


Be aware that completely blocking cookies may negatively impact your experience on certain web pages.

Internet Explorer - Go to our Internet Explorer 8 Tutorial to learn how to access the cookie settings in Internet Explorer.

Firefox - Go to Cookies to learn how to manage cookie settings in Firefox.

Chrome - Go to Manage Cookies to learn how to manage, block and delete cookies in Chrome.

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[h=4]Use Private Browsing
Most browsers have a tool option that allows you to browse in private. When in

private browsing mode, the following information will not be saved by the browser


Pages you visit will not be recorded to your history or address bar

Cookies will be deleted at the end of the session

The cache that stores temporary internet files will be emptied at the end of the session

Forms, search bars and text boxes will not save the data you enter including passwords

Downloads listed in your download window or folder will be deleted, although the download itself will remain on your computer


It is important to note that private browsing does not make you anonymous

on the web. Websites can still track your visit and activity through your IP address

Firefox - Go to Private Browsing to learn how to access private browsing in Firefox.

Chrome - Go to Incognito Mode to learn how to access private browsing in Chrome.



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[h=4]Delete Browsing History


Accessing your browsing history is one way a site or person can collect information

about your online activity and preferences. The browsing history is a convenient feature

that allows you to view and access sites that you have been to before. However, you

may want to delete your browsing history for added privacy. Most browsers

have options for customizing how much history you delete and if you are concerned

about losing a site you like to visit, you can always bookmark the site or save it to your Favorites

Firefox - Go to Clear Recent History to learn how to delete your browsing history in Firefox.

Chrome - Go to Delete Browsing History to learn how to delete your browsing history in Chrome.




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[h=3]Pop-Up Blocker

Pop-ups are small browser windows that automatically pop up when you visit certain

sites. Pop-ups usually contain advertisements that can be annoying or

objectionable. However, some pop-ups may contain malware; therefore

it is important to make sure your browser's pop-up blocker is turned on

IE8 Pop-up Blocker







Most browsers are set to block pop-ups by default, but if you want to check your settings to make sure, choose from the following:

Firefox - Go to Pop-up Blocker to learn how to check pop-up blocker settings in Firefox.

Chrome - Go to Pop-ups to learn how to check pop-up blocker settings in Chrome.

If you do encounter a pop-up that seems suspicious, do not click "OK", "Cancel" or "Agree" to try

and close the window, as this may access malware. Close the window by clicking the "X" in the

upper-right corner or by pressing ALT+F4 on your keyboard (if you use Windows).






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[h=3]How to Clear Your Cache

Web browsers store pages, images and downloaded content to the cache when you visit

sites. The browser can speed up access to sites by loading pages from the cache

rather than re-downloading content when you return to a site. However, with

high-speed internet connections you may not notice the

difference. In addition, the cache can take up space over time causing your browser

to slow down. Therefore, it is a good idea to clear the cache on a regular basis to

help free space on your computer


Clearing the cache can also protect your privacy as it deletes stored content and information from your browsing activity.

Chrome Clear Browsing Data

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[h=4]To learn how to clear the cache, choose from the following:

Firefox - Go to Clear the Cache to learn how to clear the cache in Firefox which includes using

"Clear Recent History" along with more advanced settings

Chrome - Go to Clear Browsing Data to learn how to clear data including the cache in Chrome.

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[h=2]Protecting Your Financial Transactions

[h=3]Introduction

The internet has made banking, shopping and conducting other financial transactions online quite

convenient. But when it comes to our money, we definitely want to make sure our transactions are safe.

In this lesson, we will review strategies you should employ when dealing with money and the

internet. You will learn how to make sure a website is secure, including checking the

SSL Security Certificate. In addition, we will show you the steps you need to take to

make shopping online a safe and enjoyable experience.

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