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The Internet is a great tool. You can shop, do research, talk with friends and family, share pictures, play games, and more. Just like in everyday life, there are people who can take advantage of you if you’re not careful. This brochure offers some easy ways to help keep you, your computer, and your family safer when you go online. If you Get Net Safe, you can get the most from the amazing Internet.

1› Protect your personal information.
It’s valuable.
2› Know who you’re dealing with.
3› Use antivirus and anti-spyware software as
well as a firewall and update them regularly.
4› Be sure you set up all your operating system
and Web browser software properly and
update them regularly.
5› Protect your passwords.
6› Back up important files.
7› Learn who to contact if something goes
wrong online.


Links to help you Get Net Safe

www.uschamber.com/sb/security
www.staysafe.org
www.staysafeonline.info
www.onguardonline.gov
www.netsmartz.org
www.getnetwise.org
www.isafe.org
www.aarp.org
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Microsoft

© 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. The information contained in this brochure is provided for educational and informational purposes only. Microsoft, MSN, and the other sponsors of this resource make no representations that the suggestions and recommendations provided will prevent any harmful conduct to children, teens, or others. Microsoft, MSN, and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The names and logos of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

 Protect your PC, yourself, and your family
Protect your PC laptop

Here are four easy steps to make your PC Net Safe:

Turn on a Firewall
This prevents unwanted people and programs from accessing your PC through the Internet.

Update your Operating System
Your operating system (Microsoft® Windows®, for example) is your computer’s brain. It is important to install updates released by your operating system provider.

Install Antivirus Software
Update this software regularly to protect against new viruses, worms, or other nasty programs. It is important to subscribe to regular security updates.

Install Anti-spyware Programs
Spyware can compromise personal data or prevent your PC from functioning properly. Anti-spyware programs must be updated often.
Visit www.microsoft.com/protect for more information.		 Protect Yourself Think before you click

Sometimes, just clicking on an e-mail is
all you have to do to infect your computer with a virus or give unwanted access to your personal information. If you’re not sure who a message or Web site is from, be very cautious. Or even better—don’t open it in the first place.

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Here are some more tips to Get Net Safe

1› Be sure you know where an e-mail is from before responding to it, even if
it looks like it’s from a trusted source.
2› Don’t share personal information in an e-mail or instant message. Legitimate companies will not ask you to do so.
3› If you see an attractive offer of goods or money in your e-mail inbox, check
it out carefully before responding.
 Protect Family

Fun, friends, and learning ... the Internet can be a great addition to kids’ lives. Keeping them safe is a big job—and a very important one. Besides adult content and online bullies, there are online perpetrators out there who use the Internet to meet and exploit children.

Pay Attention
Letting kids surf unsupervised can expose them to serious risks. Keep Internet-connected
computers in family areas. Know what your kids are doing online and establish rules and guidelines for their computer use.

Communicate
Talk with your kids about the risks of surfing
the Internet just as you would any other
important subject. Make sure they know
they can come to you without punishment
if anything makes them feel scared or
uncomfortable

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