Computer Security
Transcript: Computer Protection! By Mitchell Ungar Everything you do you on your computer maybe at harm, either from computer hackers, or just from anyone that might happen to find out a password. One of the most basic Questions What is Computer Security? Computer security is simple NOT ALLOWING UNAUTHORIZED USE OF YOUR COMPUTER!!! It's very simple on how to protect your computer from hackers. Create Passwords that only YOU will know. Don't tell OTHERS these passwords. Never save a password on your computer. Remember to ALWAYS log out before you leave a computer unattended. WIRELESS INTERNET Problems with Wireless Internet Everyone is going on wireless networks now. It is easy to set up, and too use, as long as you have a wireless card, or signal. The problem with wireless is that people forget to put PASSWORDS on these routers, making it easier for hackers to go into your computer, and steal information, or even your identity. What is Identity theft? Identity theft is a form of fraud or cheating of another person's identity in which someone pretends to be someone else by assuming that person's identity, typically in order to access resources or obtain credit and other benefits in that person's name. Hackers are always finding ways to get on your computer. Hackers can steal everything from you. Money. Friends. Identity. They pretty much steal your WHOLE LIFE! Another video of Identity theft, true story..... Everything you put on the internet everyone can see. What ever you put on the internet stays on there, it is another life , and this is called your "cyber life". Your computer is always at risk, from hackers, friends, enemies, or just random person noticing that you didn't sign out. Someone can always find information about you and cause you trouble. But you know how to do the procautions you can do. Make GOOD Passwords Don't tell others about your password Log off anything that you are not using Delete your history DO NOT save passwords on your computer. Instant Messaging Facebook www.youtube.ca. http://typesofidentitytheft.com/ . http://www.sans.org/top-cyber-security-risks/ www.wikipedia.ca MySpace References