Security

Contains tips covering all aspects of staying as safe as possible in the online world, including:

• The types of threats
• Ensuring that passwords for all of your devices are secure
• Identifying and avoiding common online scams and cons
• Staying protected when using websites
• Threats that can be contained within emails
• General social media security threats
• Security issues related specifically to Facebook
• Protecting yourself against identity theft
• Keeping your money safe when using online banking
• Security options to keep children safe

With this book at your side, you will be one step closer to protecting yourself from the ongoing threats in the online world.

Table of Contents

1. About Online Security
2. Addressing Physical Security
3. Securing Sensitive Data
4. Using Anti-Virus Software
5. Identifying New Viruses
6. Router Security
7. Changing a Router Password
8. Using Wi-Fi Hotspots
9. Disposing of Old Devices
10. When it’s not Good to Share
11. Always be Suspicious
12. Avoiding Online Dangers
13. Don’t Leave it Unprotected
14. Creating a Strong Password
15. Password Security
16. Two-Factor Authentication
17. About Password Managers
18. Using Password Managers
19. Generating Passwords
20. Saving Passwords
21. Changing Passwords
22. Using Passwords in Public
23. Your Finger is Your Password
24. Your Face is Your Password
25. Resetting a Password
26. Don’t Go Phishing
27. Viruses can be Sickening
28. Updating Operating Systems
29. Worming Their Way In
30. Beware the Hidden Trojans
31. Holding You To Ransom
32. Being in Denial
33. Fake News
34. Fake Advertisements
35. Online and Phone Scams
36. Being Wary of Peripherals
37. Getting Your Backup
38. Looking for HTTPS
39. Recognizing Fake Websites
40. Finding Privacy Settings
41. Applying Privacy Settings
42. Allowing Cookies or Not
43. Clearing the Cache
44. To Auto-Fill or Not
45. Sending Money Online
46. Checking Identities
47. Claims of Account Locking
48. Checking the Email Address
49. Checking Email Content
50. Don’t Reply or Unsubscribe
51. Fake Email Warnings
52. Social Media Passwords
53. Be Friends With Your Friends
54. Things Not To Post About
55. Beware the Digital Footprint
56. Pause Before You Post
57. Falling Foul of the Law
58. It’s Not All About You
59. Beware of the Trolls
60. Always Log Out
61. Facebook Security Settings
62. Editing Security Settings
63. Facebook Privacy Options
64. Choosing Your Audience
65. Viewing Your Details
66. Dealing with Ads
67. Accessing the Safety Center
68. Account Security
69. Help Center
70. Reporting a Hacked Account
71. Deactivating an Account
72. Recognizing Identity Fraud
73. Protecting Vital Information
74. Micro-Shredding Everything
75. Checking Your Credit Score
76. Blocking Website Trackers
77. Reporting Identity Fraud
78. Keeping Copies
79. Using a Home Safe
80. Getting Your Banking Online
81. Banking Security
82. Potential Banking Scams
83. Always Log Out
84. Monitoring Your Accounts
85. Making Payments Online
86. About Contactless Payment
87. Setting Up Contactless
88. Using Contactless Online
89. Investment Scams
90. Risks for Children
91. Social Media for Children
92. Parental Controls Apps
93. Setting Up Parental Controls
94. Setting Content Restrictions
95. Setting Age Restrictions

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