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When you surf to new, unknown sites
Turn up the security + Privacy !!
Internet Explorer:
>Tools>Internet Options>Security& Privacy tab
** Choose Highest Setting **
Netscape:
>Edit>Preferences>Advanced
** Disable JAVA, Scripts, Cookies **
Virus Software -- use it and keep it updated.
ASK YOUR EMPLOYER FOR FREE SOFTWARE
Symantec Virus Software
McAfee Virus Software
Dr. Solomon Virus Software
Sophos Virus Software
- NEVER NEVER EVER open unannounced email attachments -- even from a friend or loved one. Start sending attachment announcement emails.
For example:
Mail #1: Hey everyone check out this cool game in my next email.
Mail #2: Here it is. Open the attachment.
- Firewalls-- get one if you have DSL or a cable modem. It will protect you from hackers.
ASK YOUR EMPLOYER FOR FREE SOFTWARE
GRC Corp: Shields Up
Zone Labs: Zone Alarm *Free version
Network Ice: Black Ice
Norton: Internet Security
McAfee: Watchdog
Watchguard: Watchguard
Open Door: Doorstop -- for Apple
- Never select "remember password",
Always type it in.
- Never use a "word" as your password. Start
thinking of it as your "passcode".
- Always use a mix of letters, case, and
numbers as your "passcode".
- Go to the Glossary section of this site to increase your knowledge base.
- Two very helpful sites when your getting
started, or if you're a PRO.
CERT for the Home
Stay Safe on-line
- A web-page that describes what some common hacker tools are:
Network Ice Hacker Tracker
- If possible, Never surf the net with the
same computer that contains your
personal finances.
- If you do, keep important content files
off the hard disk. Store them to
external floppies.
- Learn about Hackers @ Hacker U, an Internet
Hero web page.
- Here is another great site for the Security Minded. Check out the link with the National Security Agency's Security Terms.
SANS
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