03-14-2012, 02:40 AM
Below are the Internet Safety Tips that may help u in keeping safe your info without getting hacked on facebook or on other sites too:
1.Don’t click on links or open attachments that look suspicious. If it looks weird or sounds too good to be true, don’t believe it.
2.Be careful where you enter your password. Just because a page on the Internet looks like Facebook or another site you use, it doesn’t mean that it is. If you ever have doubts about whether a link is real, simply type the website’s URL (ex: http://www.facebook.com) into your address bar.
3.Be suspicious of any email or message that contains an urgent request or asks you to update your information or provide new information. If it sounds off or too good to be true, it probably is.
4.Be suspicious of emails or messages with misspellings or bad grammar, especially if they’re from someone who is usually a good writer.
5.Make sure you have an up-to-date web browser armed with an antiphishing blacklist. Facebook supports:
6.Get up-to-date security software on your computer that includes anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-phishing, and a firewall.
7.Set your operating system (ex: Windows) to update automatically.
8.Add security questions to all of your online accounts. This will come in handy if you ever lose access and need to prove who you are.
9.Facebook will never ask you for your password except to login in. Never send your password in an instant message or an email.
10.Use different passwords for all of your online accounts. If you use the same password everywhere, if that password was ever stolen you could lose access to all of your accounts at once.
11.Choose a password only you would know. Don’t pick a word from the dictionary. Try to use a combination of at least eight letters, numbers, and symbols.
12.Remember that you choose what you share and with whom you share it. Think before you post or give out information, especially if that information is sensitive or personal.
13.Be careful when accessing or sending information over an unsecured public wireless network. Don’t send sensitive information if you can’t verify that a Wi-Fi network is secure, or turn on HTTPS from the Account Settings menu.
Make sure you use different passwords for your different online accounts. You should also make your passwords long and complex and change them regularly. Remember to avoid using dictionary words, words spelled backwards, repeated characters, or personal information.
Don't respond to requests for personal information from unknown sources. Providing information such as your social security number or financial details may expose you to identity theft or other types of crime.
Always use caution when clicking on a link or opening an attachment, even if it's been sent or posted by a friend or other reputable source. If you have any doubt, get confirmation directly from the sender. Be especially wary of messages that include attractive offers or urgent requests, and watch out for links that require you to immediately provide a login and password. If you're not sure whether the site you're on is real or phony, type the URL (for example, www.yahoo.com) directly into your browser address bar.
Make sure you have the most up-to-date version of your web browser, and that it's equipped with anti-phishing protection. You can do this by checking the website for your browser company, or by going to the "Help" or "About" section in your browser program. Popular browsers include Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Safari.
Keep a clean machine. Make sure you've set your operating system to update automatically. You should also have up-to-date comprehensive security software installed that includes anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-phishing, and a firewall.
Thankyou.
1.Don’t click on links or open attachments that look suspicious. If it looks weird or sounds too good to be true, don’t believe it.
2.Be careful where you enter your password. Just because a page on the Internet looks like Facebook or another site you use, it doesn’t mean that it is. If you ever have doubts about whether a link is real, simply type the website’s URL (ex: http://www.facebook.com) into your address bar.
3.Be suspicious of any email or message that contains an urgent request or asks you to update your information or provide new information. If it sounds off or too good to be true, it probably is.
4.Be suspicious of emails or messages with misspellings or bad grammar, especially if they’re from someone who is usually a good writer.
5.Make sure you have an up-to-date web browser armed with an antiphishing blacklist. Facebook supports:
- Mozilla Firefox
- Safari
- Google Chrome
- Internet Explorer
6.Get up-to-date security software on your computer that includes anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-phishing, and a firewall.
7.Set your operating system (ex: Windows) to update automatically.
8.Add security questions to all of your online accounts. This will come in handy if you ever lose access and need to prove who you are.
9.Facebook will never ask you for your password except to login in. Never send your password in an instant message or an email.
10.Use different passwords for all of your online accounts. If you use the same password everywhere, if that password was ever stolen you could lose access to all of your accounts at once.
11.Choose a password only you would know. Don’t pick a word from the dictionary. Try to use a combination of at least eight letters, numbers, and symbols.
12.Remember that you choose what you share and with whom you share it. Think before you post or give out information, especially if that information is sensitive or personal.
13.Be careful when accessing or sending information over an unsecured public wireless network. Don’t send sensitive information if you can’t verify that a Wi-Fi network is secure, or turn on HTTPS from the Account Settings menu.
PASSWORD SECURITY
Make sure you use different passwords for your different online accounts. You should also make your passwords long and complex and change them regularly. Remember to avoid using dictionary words, words spelled backwards, repeated characters, or personal information.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Don't respond to requests for personal information from unknown sources. Providing information such as your social security number or financial details may expose you to identity theft or other types of crime.
MESSAGES AND LINKS
Always use caution when clicking on a link or opening an attachment, even if it's been sent or posted by a friend or other reputable source. If you have any doubt, get confirmation directly from the sender. Be especially wary of messages that include attractive offers or urgent requests, and watch out for links that require you to immediately provide a login and password. If you're not sure whether the site you're on is real or phony, type the URL (for example, www.yahoo.com) directly into your browser address bar.
BROWSER SAFETY
Make sure you have the most up-to-date version of your web browser, and that it's equipped with anti-phishing protection. You can do this by checking the website for your browser company, or by going to the "Help" or "About" section in your browser program. Popular browsers include Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Safari.
COMPUTER SECURITY
Keep a clean machine. Make sure you've set your operating system to update automatically. You should also have up-to-date comprehensive security software installed that includes anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-phishing, and a firewall.
Thankyou.