Online Security, Senior’s Edition

164 Pages·2015·22.16 MB·English

by  Aaron Asadi

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Senior s Edition EXCLUSIVE
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ANTIVIRUS
TRIAL
Online
Security
Everything you need to know to browse
the web with confidence
Stay
safe
online
Secure your computer Block viruses
Protect mobile devices Keep your details safe
Download media Avoid Trojans Shop online
Bank with confidence Safeguard children

Welcome to
Senior’s Edition
Online
Security
There’s no doubting that the internet has changed the world, and has
brought with it ever-changing technology. It is easy for even the most
technologically minded people to lose track of the latest developments,
so coming to this area with little or no previous experience can be
incredibly daunting. Add to that the threat, often reported by the media,
of viruses lurking in your computer, identity fraud and online abuse, and
the internet can look like a scary place to be. Fortunately, we are here to
help you minimise the dangers. From breaking down jargon like cookies,
malware and Trojans, to giving you handy tips for enjoying Facebook and
YouTube safely, to helping you save time by practising secure internet
banking, we’ll give you the confidence to get online and stay safe while
enjoying everything the internet has to offer.

Senior’s Edition
Online
Security
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Contents
“Connecting
to the
internet
8
should never
Ultimate
online safety
guide
pose a risk
with the right
software”
8 Essential guide to online 40 Using PIN readers to bank
safety online
18 Top PC and Mac antivirus 42 Authorise your online
software payments
34
44 Recognise and avoid scam
Getting Started emails Use hotspots
with care
46 Store files safely in the cloud
24 Install antivirus software
70 Master Security settings in
26 Turn on Mac’s system Computer safety Firefox
firewall
72 Best browser safety add-ons
50 Make your Mac safe
27 Activate Windows Firewall
74 How to safely use autofill
58 Protect your PC with
28 Make sure children are safe
Windows Defender
online 76 Clear up your browser’s
cache
60 Set parental controls in
30 Create strong passwords
Windows 8
and codes 78 Use your email securely
62 The most popular secure
32 Check website 80 Protect email from being
browsers
authentication hacked
64 Make safe web searches
34 Use hotspots with care with Google 82 Send email attachments
safely
36 Stay secure using internet 66 Master Chrome browser
banking safety 84 Remove viruses from your
machine
38 Add extra protection to 68 Use the safety options in
online banking Internet Explorer 86 Update your antivirus
“Take action yourself by
Mobile safety
installing antivirus software” 90 Control your iPhone’s
privacy settings
6
76
Clear the
cache
94
Block
162 websites
Exclusive free
antivirus trial
Claim your extended
trial of ESET antivirus
software
110
92 Take control of iPad privacy 114 G et to grips with using eBay
Get started
settings on PayPal
116 A safe guide to
94 Block and allow websites downloading media
138 Improve your Twitter
on iPad
118 Purchase media from privacy settings
96 Secure your Android device iTunes
140 Configure Google+ privacy
settings
98 Manage different Android 120 Download from Google Play
accounts
142 U nderstand LinkedIn’s
122 Buy with confidence from
privacy settings
100 Use iPhone Guided Access Amazon
144 E njoy YouTube with
102 Understand how location 124 Book your travel safely
confidence
services work online
146 Get to grips with privacy
104 Top iOS security apps
on YouTube
Social safety
106 A ndroid security apps
148 Secure yourself on Skype
128 Get more from social
media
Shop safe Helpdesk
134 Tailor your Facebook
110 Getting started with PayPal privacy options 150 Your security FAQs
112 Be safe buying and selling 136 How to use Facebook 156 Your online security
on eBay safely glossary
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Starter’s guide
Essential
guide to
online
safety
We reveal the tricks and
techniques needed to
enjoy a safe and secure
internet experience
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Essential guide to online safety
The world of computing, and by extension the
internet, can be a daunting place if you listen to all
of the scare stories surrounding security. It must
seem like the web is very unsafe, but the reality is that all
forms of computing can be extremely safe if you use wise
judgement and have some safeguards in place to deal with
the most common threats. You can be assured that the
makers of the main operating systems, such as Windows
and Mac OS X, go to extreme lengths to protect you and
that there are many safeguards built into the internet.
You will, however, want to take action yourself by
installing antivirus software and maybe extra protection to
deal with malware in general. We will explain what each of
the threats are and what they can do, and also show you
effective ways to deal with them. Most solutions will do
all of the work for you and once you have installed them,
you can rest easy and continue to use your computer how
you like without having to worry. However, in a world
where digital communication is so prevalent you should
“All forms of computing can
be extremely safe if you have
safeguards in place”
also be aware of new emails, social network invites and
other forms of contact. It is not unusual to receive a lot of
spam emails, some of which contain links to fraudulent
sites, and you will have to use your judgement when
dealing with each. We favour a hard line approach when
dealing with any new communications. If you can take a
few seconds before performing an action, it is likely that
you will make the right decision and avoid accidentally
sharing information with people who should not be
seeing it. Think of your computer and data as private and
connecting to the internet should never pose a risk with
the right software and a common sense approach.
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Starter’s guide
Protect your
computer
Ensure your PC is safe from
the moment you start using it
When using a Windows PC
there are many reasons
why you should seek
out appropriate software solutions
to protect your data when online.
Despite there being security tools
built into the operating system
to combat any nefarious activity,
the fact remains that Windows
dominates the computing industry,
and so many more people try to
find ways to access the system for
fraudulent purposes. This means
that you will need to find a setup
that safeguards your computer and
all of the information held within it.
Hopefully we will be able to cover
most eventualities for you. (cid:81) Always research antivirus and malware apps before you make a purchase
Macs are safer,
Antivirus software
but are still
Always protect yourself against viruses
potentially
We advise you to install vulnerable to
antivirus software as soon as
you start using a PC, but it can online attacks
be difficult to know which one
to choose. There are many big There is a common myth that Macs
names out there and some are cannot be attacked by viruses and
more expensive than others, that they are immune to threats, but
but we would suggest to look this is not quite the case. While it is
for one that offers a free trial so true that the way the system is built
that you can see how intrusive does help with regards to security
it is in daily use. Some antivirus and that the lesser market share
solutions can slow your PC means that there are fewer threats,
down dramatically, while others the fact is that you can still fall foul of
are quite effective and still very scams and browser-based threats.
fast, so check online reviews to No computing system is 100% safe
see which ones are regarded and just because you are using a Mac
highly among their peers. shouldn’t mean that you can ignore
all of the available security solutions.
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