Protecting Yourself Online For Dummies 1st Edition by Nancy Muir, Ryan Williams ISBN 978-1118920336 1118920336

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ISBN 10:  1118920336

ISBN 13: 978-1118920336

Author: Nancy C. Muir, Ryan C. Williams

Protect your privacy and use the internet safely!

Don’t let news about internet risks deter you from taking full advantage of its benefits! The web is such an amazing and useful resource for connecting with friends and family, shopping, banking, catching up on current events, and getting help in a myriad of ways. Let AARP’s Protecting Yourself Online For Dummies arm you with the information you need to use the internet with confidence. You’ll learn:

How and why risks can occur
Steps to protect yourself from identity theft, fraud, and e-mail scams
Expert tips for creating strong passwords and storing them safely
Information you need to keep your online banking and shopping accounts safe
 By reading this guide and following a few safety precautions, you can be confident and risk-free as you enjoy a connected, digital life online!

Table of contents: 

Chapter 1: Safeguarding Your Identity

• Assessing Your Information

• Protecting Your Privacy

• Dealing with Privacy Thieves

  • How thieves obtain your info

  • What to look for in privacy policies

• Responding to Identity Theft or Fraud

• Knowing Your Resources

Chapter 2: Protecting Yourself from Viruses, Spyware, and Scams

• Identifying Common Ways Information Is Compromised

  • Viruses

  • Worms

  • Macro viruses

  • Trojan horses

  • Bots

  • Spyware

  • Rootkits

• Protecting Yourself

• Recognizing Scams

  • Gone phishing

  • Looking for love

  • Health care scams

  • Bogus charities

  • Bogus invoices

  • Phony investments

  • Temporary account suspension

  • Job scams

Chapter 3: Password Secrets

• Where Do I Use Passwords?

• Choosing and Protecting Passwords

• Storing and Recalling Passwords

• Understanding Password Vulnerabilities

• Using Encryption

• Appreciating Password Enhancements

• Answering Security Questions

Chapter 4: Risk-Free E-Mail

• Following E-Mail Safety Basics

• Creating Safe E-Mail Aliases

• Hiding Your Name in E-Mails

• Opening an Attachment

• Managing Spam

  • Using Spam Filters

  • Filing a Spam Complaint

• Recognizing Fraud and Scams

  • Avoiding the Latest E-Mail Scam of the Day

  • Avoiding Phishing

Chapter 5: Shopping and Banking Safely

• Vetting Websites Critically

• Considering Online Versus Offline Banking

• Evaluating an Online Shop

• Guarding Your Card Online

• Ordering Stuff Without Sharing Your Primary Account Information

• Embracing Safe Shopping Practices

Chapter 6: Ten Things You Can Do Today to Protect Yourself

• Use Two-Factor Authentication

• Stay Safe While Gaming

• Secure Your Public and Private Wi-Fi Connections

• Understand and Use Privacy Settings on Social Media Sites

• Protect Devices with Passwords

• Choose Carefully Whom You Share Personal Info With Online

• Give Up on Safe Ways to Back Up Your Files Online

• Consider Location Settings on Devices

• Create a Google Alert for Your Name

• Surf Privately in Public

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