Well, it appears that I have now managed to land on the mailing list for several PR firms. Nothing wrong with that. As a result I was pointed to a list of “cyber” (I hate that buzz word) security tips from EDS.
From CNN:
In honor of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, EDS security and privacy experts have identified EDS’ eight tips to help consumers secure their part of cyberspace:
1. Know the threat. The online world is a dangerous place. Just like any
city or town, there are “good” neighborhoods and “bad” ones. Likewise,
the Internet community has an overwhelming number of good, decent
people mixed in with a few “bad guys.” The bad guys can be right next
door or across the globe, but both can be equally harmful to you and
your personal data.2. Use the tools. Every home or small business user should install
commonly available security tools such as anti-virus software,
anti-spyware software and a personal firewall. It’s also important
these programs and the computer’s operating system must be maintained
with the most recent patches or updates. Probably the most common —
and most easily remedied — security problem in home or small business
computers is out-of-date software.3. Be smart online. Like the physical world, cyberspace has its
“con-artist side” typified by bogus e-mails advertising
“get-rich-quick” schemes, “can’t-miss” stocks and come-ons from the
opposite sex who “can’t wait” to chat. All too often, these are teasers
drawing users to Web sites with viruses, bot programs or other cyber
risks. In many cases, anything goes and relatively few rules apply.
Remember, if it is too good to be true, it probably is.
For the rest of the list read on.
[tags]Security Tips, Computer Security, Cyber Security Awareness Month[/tags]
