Tech Scamps

The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) has a nice website of Cyber Security Tips for you to consider.

As there website explains:

The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) is a partnership between the Department of Homeland Security and the public and private sectors. Established in 2003 to protect the nation’s Internet infrastructure, US-CERT coordinates defense against and responses to cyber attacks across the nation.

The have good tips on Choosing and Protecting Passwords,  Identity Theft and Avoiding Spyware. Plus many other topics you might want to read or be aware of.

If you want to test your knowledge of cyber threats then visit OnGuard Online, another US government website, and play some games or watch some videos.

There are many great websites talking about computer security on the ‘net. What topics of specific concern you? Are you being safe online?

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In an effort to test out my idea for Tech Scamps, I’m going to solo a while before recruiting some associates. This month, I’m going to post some thoughts and links to ideas I have on some basic steps I think most people should take to secure their personal computers and devices.

A quick outline of these ideas I have is making sure you are up-to-date with anti-virus and security patches for the operating system. Not running with administrator privledges for day-to-day operations. Backing up your stuff. Keeping things clean and performing well.

What is your routine maintenance like?

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