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Internet Safety Tips For All Ages
Making sure you are safe while browsing the internet is very important. Unsafe internet browsing habits can lead to unwanted results. To help, we have compiled a list of 10 tips everyone should know to stay safe on the internet. This month, we are hosting many activities that go in-depth on how to protect yourself online. Read through the tips to find the activities and be sure to register for them.
Never share your full name, home address, date of birth, social security or your phone number. To learn
more, register for “Beware: Internet Danger!” at West Boynton Branch on Wed, May 18, 3:30 pm.
Strong passwords include a combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols. They
should be at least 12 characters in length; the longer the password, the better. Avoid using common words,
phrases and personal information like a family member’s name or phone number. Use 2-factor (or even
3-factor) authentication to add extra layers of security with your logins and a password manager to safely
keep track of your many passwords. To learn more, register for “Staying Safe Online: Passwords & Password
Managers” at the Main Library on Tue, May 10, 4:00 pm and “Password Protection & Password Managers”
on Thu, May 26, 2:00 pm.
Only allow people you know in real life to interact
with you online. People you meet online may not
be who they claim to be and they may not even be
real. Keep in mind that photos can easily be altered
to look real. Be as careful in your online social
life as you are in person. To learn more, register
for “Internet Safety for Parents, Guardians &
Communities” on Wed, May 11, 6:00 pm and “Being
a Good Digital Citizen: Online Safety for Children” at
the Wellington Branch on Tue, May 17, 2:15 pm.
A malicious email may look like it is coming from
a financial institution, a government agency or a
reputable business. These emails typically ask you
to act quickly to confirm your order or warn that
your account was compromised. Do not click on the
URL in the email; instead, visit the official company
site. Avoid clicking on pop-up ads claiming y ou have
won a prize or money. To learn more, register for
“Staying Safe Online” at the West Boynton Branch
on Thu, May 05, 2:00 pm and at the West Boca
Branch on Wed, May 11, 2:00 pm.
Many times we want to share life’s milestones like
getting a driver’s license or finally getting to go on
vacation. This information could be used by identity
thieves and burglars. Personal and inappropriate
photos can attract online predators and can affect
future educational and employment opportunities.
Even if deleted, the content may stay online
forever. To learn more, register for “Social
Media Safety” at Greenacres Branch on Thu,
May 12, 4:00 pm. To help children learn
about online safety, the Wellington Branch
is hosting “NetSmartz: Into the Cloud”
on Tue, May 24, 2:15 pm.
One of the best ways to shop safely is to make
sure the site is running on HTTPS which means the
site has a security certificate that safeguards your
personal information by encrypting your data.
Web browsers, social media sites and mobile
operating systems have settings to help protect
you, but it is your responsibility to adjust the
settings. If the settings are turned off, your browsing
information may be shared with marketers or
intercepted by hackers. To learn more, register for
“Staying Safe Online: Internet Privacy & Security”
at the Main Library on Tue, May 03, 4:00 pm and
“Internet Privacy” at the Glades Road Branch on
Mon, May 09, 2:00 pm.
There are websites that can lure you in and then
with one click your computer is infected with
malware. To learn more, register for “Web Browser
Privacy & Security” on Tue, May 17 at 2:00 pm and
“Internet Searching & Browsing” on Wed, May 25,
2:00 pm.
Make sure your home Wi-Fi system has a hard-tocrack
password. When using public Wi-Fi, consider
using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) which creates
a safer secure connection from anywhere. Avoid
managing sensitive information like financial,
medical or other personal information if you are
using public Wi-Fi without a VPN.
Ransomware is used by cybercriminals to lock your
computer so you can’t access your files. Backing up
your files regularly can allow you to restore your
information. To learn more, register for “What You
Need to Know about Ransomware” on Thu, May 19,
3:00 pm and “Cybersecurity” at the Lantana Road
Branch on Fri, May 27, 10:00 am.
Cybersecurity
Fri, May 27, 10:00 am
Learn some of the different techniques used to get your information and how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud. Limit 10. (60 min.) Presented by Lantana Road Branch.
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Learn some of the different techniques used to get your information and how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud. Limit 10. (60 min.)
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