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AARP Protecting Yourself Online For Dummies
1. Aufl.
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2,99 € |
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| Verlag: | Wiley |
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| Veröffentl.: | 08.04.2014 |
| ISBN/EAN: | 9781118904558 |
| Sprache: | englisch |
| Anzahl Seiten: | 48 |
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<p>Protect your privacy and use the internet safely!</p> <p>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 <i>Protecting Yourself Online For Dummies</i> arm you with the information you need to use the internet with confidence. You’ll learn:</p> <ul> <li>How and why risks can occur</li> <li>Steps to protect yourself from identity theft, fraud, and e-mail scams</li> <li>Expert tips for creating strong passwords and storing them safely</li> <li>Information you need to keep your online banking and shopping accounts safe</li> </ul> <p> 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!</p>
<p><i>Introduction 1</i></p> <p><i>About This Book 1</i></p> <p><i>Icons Used in This Book 2</i></p> <p><i>Where to Go from Here 2</i></p> <p><b>Chapter 1: Safeguarding Your Identity 3</b></p> <p>Assessing Your Information 4</p> <p>Protecting Your Privacy 5</p> <p>Dealing with Privacy Thieves 6</p> <p>How thieves obtain your info 6</p> <p>What to look for in privacy policies 8</p> <p>Responding to Identity Theft or Fraud 9</p> <p>Knowing Your Resources 10</p> <p><b>Chapter 2: Protecting Yourself from Viruses, Spyware, and Scams 13</b></p> <p>Identifying Common Ways Information Is Compromised 14</p> <p>Viruses 14</p> <p>Worms 15</p> <p>Macro viruses 15</p> <p>Trojan horses 16</p> <p>Bots 16</p> <p>Spyware 16</p> <p>Rootkits 16</p> <p>Protecting Yourself 17</p> <p>Recognizing Scams 18</p> <p>Gone phishing 18</p> <p>Looking for love 19</p> <p>Health care scams 19</p> <p>Bogus charities 20</p> <p>Bogus invoices 20</p> <p>Phony investments 21</p> <p>Temporary account suspension 21</p> <p>Job scams 22</p> <p><b>Chapter 3: Password Secrets 23</b></p> <p>Where Do I Use Passwords? 23</p> <p>Choosing and Protecting Passwords 24</p> <p>Storing and Recalling Passwords 25</p> <p>Understanding Password Vulnerabilities 27</p> <p>Using Encryption 28</p> <p>Appreciating Password Enhancements 29</p> <p>Answering Security Questions 30</p> <p><b>Chapter 4: Risk-Free E-Mail 31</b></p> <p>Following E-Mail Safety Basics 32</p> <p>Creating Safe E-Mail Aliases 33</p> <p>Hiding Your Name in E-Mails 35</p> <p>Opening an Attachment 35</p> <p>Managing Spam 36</p> <p>Using Spam Filters 36</p> <p>Filing a Spam Complaint 37</p> <p>Recognizing Fraud and Scams 38</p> <p>Avoiding the Latest E-Mail Scam of the Day 39</p> <p>Avoiding Phishing 39</p> <p><b>Chapter 5: Shopping and Banking Safely 41</b></p> <p>Vetting Websites Critically 41</p> <p>Considering Online Versus Offline Banking 42</p> <p>Evaluating an Online Shop 43</p> <p>Guarding Your Card Online 44</p> <p>Ordering stuff without sharing your primary account information 44</p> <p>Embracing safe shopping practices 45</p> <p><b>Chapter 6: Ten Things You Can Do Today to Protect Yourself 47</b></p> <p>Use Two-Factor Authentication 47</p> <p>Stay Safe While Gaming 47</p> <p>Secure Your Public and Private Wi-Fi Connections 48</p> <p>Understand and Use Privacy Settings on Social Media Sites 48</p> <p>Protect Devices with Passwords 49</p> <p>Choose Carefully Whom You Share Personal Info with Online 49</p> <p>Give Up On Safe Ways to Back Up Your Files Online 49</p> <p>Consider Location Settings on Devices 50</p> <p>Create a Google Alert for Your Name 50</p> <p>Surf Privately in Public 51</p>
<p><b>Nancy Muir</b> arbeitete als Managerin in der Computer- und Videoindustrie, bildet heute Manager in Projektmanagement aus und ist eine erfolgreiche Computerbuch-Autorin.</p> <p><b>Ryan C. Williams</b> is a versatile technologist who has written on topics from security to digital music to social networking. He incorporated the expertise of 14 other For Dummies authors into this book.</p>
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