Just as you may protect your home with a security system, your computer needs protection, too. Visiting the wrong web site or opening a suspicious email can quickly let problems in if you’re not protected. Viruses, once on your computer, can steal information, take over your computer and do damage that can’t easily be undone. [...]
Intermediate | Video: 5 Ways to Keep your Identity Safe
Identity theft can happen to anyone. But taking a few precautions can help you protect yourself and your computer from hackers and scammers.
Beginner | Video: How to Create a Strong Password
Whether you’re using online banking or just checking email, it’s important to keep your information private and secure. One way to stay protected online is by creating a strong password.
Beginner | Video: Opening E-mail Attachments Safely
Once you’ve gotten the hang of emailing, you’ll find that it’s a great way to send attachments of photos, documents, etc. to friends, family, and others. But attachments can also be an easy way for someone to send you a virus. Any time you open an e-mail attachment, there is a risk. Knowing how to [...]
Intermediate | Video: 5 Ways to Avoid Phishing Scams
Knowing how to recognize and avoid phishing can help you protect your information on the web. Learn more.
Intermediate | 10 Ways to Spot a Virus
Your computer can act funny or slow down for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it’s something simple like a problem with a program. But other times it may be a virus. Viruses can damage your computer and let other harmful programs into your system that steal important information. Knowing how to recognize a virus can [...]