At AJ Computer Maintenance, we are committed to educating people on the dangers of the internet.

Whereas some would just blindly sell you software, we can demonstrate why you would need protection.
When browsing the web...   How You Know   What To Do

PhishingPhishing

 

  • Fraudulent websites are used to steal personal information

  • Phishing attacks re-direct victims to a bogus Web site where malicious code is downloaded and used to collect sensitive information

 

  • When visiting a website, type the address directly into the browser rather than following a link

  • Only provide personal information on sites that have "https" in the web address or have a lock icon at bottom of the browser

  • Do not provide personal information to any unsolicited requests for information

  • Confirm authenticity of a Web site with Norton Internet Security

SPYWARESpyware

 

  • Many "free" programs downloaded from the web install software that tracks your behaviour and displays unwanted advertisements

  • Some web pages will attempt to install spyware when you visit their page

 

  • Allow only authorized programs to connect to the Web with Norton Internet Security

  • Do not accept or open suspicious error dialogs from within the browser

  • Spyware may come as part of a "free deal" offer - Do not accept free deals

VulnerabilityVulnerabilities

 

  • A vulnerability in the web browser may create a weakness in the computer security providing an opportunity for some websites to download malicious code

 

  • Install product updates and security patches before using the internet

  • Keep web browser up to date with latest patches

  • Make sure your computer is configured securely

  • Automatically shield newly discovered security holes with Norton Internet Security

When using email...   How You Know   What To Do

MalwareMalware

  

  • May appear to come from someone you know or trick you into opening

  • May not have symptoms of infection but may be silently gathering information

  • Some may reduce performance or cause strange behaviors like a spontaneous reboot

 

  • Only open email attachments that come from a trusted source and that are expected

  • Scan email attachments with Norton AntiVirus prior to opening

  • Delete all unwanted messages without opening

  • Keep security patches up to date

SpamSPAM

  

  • Spam is a serious security concern as it can be used to deliver Malware

  • Messages that do not include your email address in the TO: or CC: fields are common forms of Spam

  • Some Spam can contain offensive language or links to Web sites with inappropriate content

  

  • If you suspect an email is spam, do not respond, just delete it

  • Consider disabling the email’s preview pane and reading emails in plain text

PhishingPhishing

  

  • Requests for confidential information via email are not legitimate

  • Phishing attacks may use scare tactics to entice a response

  • Fraudulent emails are often not personalized

  • Phishing attacks may consist of a group of emails that share similar properties like details in the header and footer

 

  • Be extremely wary of emails asking for confidential information

  • Confirm the authenticity of a suspicious request before responding in email

 

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