Web
Site: http://www.onguardonline.gov/
REASON
Do you enjoy the public Wi-Fi while doing work at your
local coffee shop? What about shopping online from the comfort of your own home?
These are great conveniences, but it is in your best interest to first educate
yourself about scams, threats, or anything that could potentially damage your
computer and the valuable information on it. This website can help you keep
your guard up while still taking advantage of the Internet for all of your
wants and needs!
OnGuardOnline.gov is a
website managed by the federal government which helps people be more
responsible online and have a safer experience. The website has different tabs that
break down the issue and are very helpful and informative. You can learn how to
notice typical scams and how to stay away from them, and you will find experts’
tips on how to secure your computer and protect your information while you are
online. Topics such as malware, securing your wireless network, investing
online safely, and many others are put into simple terms so that you can find
ways to make the most of your time online.
Some of you may think you
already know enough about online safety and awareness, or some of you may think
it sounds boring and complicated. However, you can even find educational videos
on this website that can be informative and entertaining. Most young people in
the workforce rely on their laptops and the Internet for much of their work and
for the storage of personal and financial information, so this is a very
relevant issue. Take action to ensure your online safety!
READERS, what do you think?
Do you know how to keep
your information private while using a wireless connection?
How do you
distinguish which online offers to avoid?
TRY ME! Check out the website’s Facebook page!
*Jennifer Berry is an undergraduate student with UK Department of Family Sciences.
References
The Federal Trade
Commission. (2011, September). OnGuard Online. Retrieved from http://www.onguardonline.gov
I know how to keep my information private over a WiFi connection, I think. I have a software on my computer like this that tells me when a website is unsecured, but I may look in to this one because it sounds a little more equip to do what I want it to do. I like how you ask questions throughout, and you tell us "we may already think we know..." and then tell us that there are examples and tools on the website to use. Great post! I'll definitely look in to this website.
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