Things You Need To Know About Internet Security ⚿

Leading Threats to Computer Security

Viruses/Worms

Software programs Trojan Horses designed to invade 

your computer, and 

copy, damage or 

delete your data. 

Trojan Horses

Viruses that pretend to 

be programs that help 

you while destroying 

your data and damaging 

your computer

Spyware

Software that secretly 

watches and records 

your online activities 

or send you endless 

pop-up ads. 

10 Things You Need To Know…

To Protect Yourself                        To Protect Your Computer

1. Use strong passwords            6. Use anti-virus software

2. Understand email is not        7. Use anti-spyware software

secure                                            8. Keep your computer updated

3. Recognize phishing                 9. Use a firewall

4. Make sure you use                 10. Backup your important files

secure websites

5. Prevent identity theft