In the be safe online article it was bacsially saying that make sure to use anti-virus, anti-spyware and firewall's software and make sure the all the programs are up to date so that anyone trying to get in well have a hard time. its also telling us to read the private policies so that we know were our personal information is going. also watch out pop up and cookies beacsue that can ruin your computer. plus use more than one e-mail address so one can just for personal reference and change passwords regularly.
1. Use anti-virus, anti-spyware and firewall software—and make sure it’s up-to-date.
2. Read privacy policies to learn how your information will be used and protected.
3. Configure your browser or operating system to manage pop-ups, cookies or block specific Web sites.
4. Use more than one email address so that one is reserved solely for your personal communication.
5. Look for third-party seals or certification to identify trustworthy companies.
6. Back up important files.
7. Provide email addresses and information that do not identify you personally on Web sites you don’t know or trust.
8. Change passwords on a regular basis.
9. Use email encryption.
10. Log-in anonymously or use anonymizing or free ID Web sites to generate your ID.
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