June is Internet Safety Month
| June is National Internet Safety Month, and while we want our customers to fully enjoy their Internet service, we think it’s important to share information that will help protect your family online.Safeguard Your ComputerThe first layer of protection involves safeguarding your computer from spam, viruses, and other malicious software (malware), such as adware and spyware. Make sure you have security software, such as Trend Micro, McAfee or AVG, installed on each of the computers in your home.
Also, make sure that this software is updated frequently to include the latest virus definitions and protections against malware. This protects the personal information stored on your computer from hackers and helps you enjoy a better surfing experience. Safeguard Your Family Children and teens need guidance to help develop safe surfing habits. Remind young users in your family that they should:
Other age-appropriate guidelines for online safety are available at InternetSafety101.org. You can also get information specifically for young people that enjoy gaming at GetGameSmart.com. Safeguard Your Identity Adults and children both need to take steps to protect their identity and location from being publicized online. To help prevent identity theft, never reveal your birthday, home address or the school you attend on social network profiles or in discussion forums. You should also be careful not to let people know when you’ll be away from home – thieves can easily track you on social networks and figure out where you live. If you announce you’ll be on vacation, you’ve just put yourself and your home at risk. We hope you’ll take this opportunity to recognize National Internet Safety Month by sharing this information with your friends and family to help everyone surf safely. |
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