Welcome to Safety, Shopping and Security on the Internet

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Welcome toSafety, Shopping and Security on the
Internet

• Presented by
• The East Hampton Library
• And
• Sharper Training Solutions, Inc.

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Ceil Hearn

• info_at_stsico.com

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Links

• stsico.com/html/shoponline.html

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Identity Theft

• Federal Trade Commission
• National Resource about Identity Theft
• www.consumer.gov/idtheft
• www.fraud.org

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Virus Protection

• Norton
• McAfee
• Keep Virus Protection Software updated
• Download Virus Definitions
• Use care in downloading from emails and websites
• Run periodic virus scans

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Spyware

• Spyware - transmits personally identifiable
  information
• Adware - monitors surfing to deliver tailored
  advertising
• Tracking Cookies sends notices about visited
  sites
• Creates a marketing profile sold to advertisers

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Spyware Noticeable Effects

• New Toolbars in your Browser
• Browser Crashes
• Home Page Changes
• Silent Trackers No Noticeable Effects

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SpyBot Search Destroy www.spybot.info
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Microsoft AntiSpywarewww.microsoft.com/athome/se
curity/spyware/software/default.mspx
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Malicious BHOs

• Browser Helper Objects
• Add-On tool attached to Browser
• Spyware

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BHO Demontinyurl.com/3v7ue
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Web Bugs

• Embedded Graphic
• Monitors and returns personal information to
  originator

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Bugnosiswww.bugnosis.org
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Detecting Scam Websites SpoofStickwww.corestreet
.com/spoofstick/
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Cookies

• stsico.com/html/cookies.html
• Activities and Account Info

• Internet Explorer
• Click Tools
• Click Internet Options
• Click Delete Cookies

• America Online
• Click Start
• Open Control Panel
• Click Internet Options
• Click Delete Cookies

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Firewalls

• Windows XP/Vista w/dialup - software firewall
• Windows XP/Vista w/broadband hardware and
  software firewall
• Windows 9x w/dialup - software firewall
• Windows 9x w/broadband - hardware firewall

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Pop Up Blockers

• Search for Pop Up Blockers
• download.com
• NoAds
• America Online keyword Pop-up Controls
• Upgrade to latest version of browser IE7
  Firefox 2

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Shopping Site Identify a Secure Connection

• https and not http
• Secure Sockets Layer
• Certificates
• Security Symbol

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Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
Right Click Left Click on Properties
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Certificates
Right Click Left Click on Properties Left Click
on Certificates button
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Security Symbol
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Warning Signs

• Text includes capital letters, exclamation
  points, misspellings, grammatical errors
• Improbable delivery times
• Payment in cash or check only
• Pressure for immediate action

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Safe Shopping Tips

• American Bar Association - Safe Shopping
• Federal Trade Commission Shop Online Safely

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Shopping Comparison Sites

• Bottom Dollar
• Price Grabber
• Price Scan
• CNet
• Froogle

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Product Reviews and Resources

• Better Business Bureau
• Federal Consumer Information Center
• consumer.gov
• Epinions Consumer Reviews
• Consumer World

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How to Pay

• Credit Card
• Paypal

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Coupons

• Cool Savings
• Hot! Coupons
• My Coupons
• SuperCoups
• Valpack
• Valupage

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Sites to Avoid

• orbitz.com
• gator.com
• xupiter.com

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Happy Shopping!
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Shopping Websites
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Online Auction Sites

• Ebay
• Amazon
• Overstock

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overstock.comGeneral Merchandise
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amazon.comBooks, Music, Movies, General
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1800flowers.comFlowers, Gifts, Candy, Delivery
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blockbuster.comMovies by Mail
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ticketmaster.comConcerts, Shows, Sports Events
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usps.comStamps, Postage
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movies.comMovie Tickets
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mta.nyc.ny.us/lirr/Long Island Rail Road Tickets
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cvs.comOrder/Refill Prescriptions
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discountofficesupplies.comOffice Supplies
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jbpet.comPet Supplies
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landsend.comClothing, Housewares
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toysrus.comToys, Baby Merchandise
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michaels.comCrafts, Hobbies
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gardensalive.comGardening Supplies, Lawns, Plants
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homedepot.comHardware, Housewares