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Cybersecurity & Internet Safety

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As you may have seen in the news or experienced first-hand, cyber predators often prey on older adults. 
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However, even when they are aware of the danger posed by cyber predators, many seniors don't believe they will become a victim. As a result, older adults lost $1.7 billion as victims of online crime in 2021. There has been a 400 percent increase in internet crime against this age group in the past five years. 

​So what can you do to protect yourself? The article linked below offers several tips on staying safe online.
INTRODUCTION TO CYBER SECURITY

Chromebook Privacy Settings


The Chromebook has several built-in features that can protect your privacy online and while using the device on public Wi-Fi networks. Click on the link below to learn more about the Chromebook settings for safe browsing, online tracking, saving payment methods, password data breaches, and more. 
CHROMEBOOK PRIVACY SETTINGS
Learn how to control your history and other browsing data, like saved form entries.
CLEARING YOUR BROWSER DATA
Many websites collect and use your browsing data - you can choose to turn this feature on or off.
TURN TRACKING ON/OFF
If you let Chrome share your location with a site, Chrome sends information to Google Location Services to get an estimate of where you are. You can choose to leave this feature on or turn it off.
MANAGE SHARING YOUR LOCATION
This tutorial explains how to set your Chromebook to dim after 10 seconds and then lock when not in use.
MANAGE SCREEN PRIVACY
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Password security


​An excerpt from an article (linked at the bottom of the document), this article reviews strategies for creating strong passwords and explains why those strategies work.
HOW TO CREATE STRONG PASSWORDS

Create a strong password


Using the strategies in the previous article, create 3 strong passwords. Check the strength of your passwords at this link. How long would it take a hacker to guess your password?
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TEST YOUR PASSWORD SECURITY

Introduction to password managers

This YouTube video explains how you can create strong, unique passwords that you can save to your Google account. 

How to use Google Password Manager

Is Google Password Manager secure?

For more details about how Google Password Manager works and how secure it is, compared to other Password Managers, see this online review by an independent cyber security team.
PASSWORD MANAGER REVIEW

Password sharing 

This article reviews ways to safely share passwords and account information, in preparation for impairment or death.
SHARING PASSWORDS
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Online scams


This article is an overview of common scams with additional links for more information and examples. 
OVERVIEW OF COMMON SCAMS
This 27-minute PBS video shares real-world stories of older adults in Tennessee who have been scammed. It offers an overview of common scams and strategies for how to protect yourself against cyber threats.

Can you spot the scam?

The State University of New York compiled these online quizzes to test if you can spot the difference between legitimate emails and phishing emails.
CAN YOU SPOT THE SCAM?
FUN BREAK!

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Here's a fun tutorial to give you a brief brain break from all the learning you've been doing!
SMALL BUSINESS TOOLS
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Safely Shopping Online


How can you tell if a website is secure? This GCF LearnFree tutorial includes tips for avoiding scam websites, such as checking for the lock symbol, reading the URL closely, and updating your device often.
INTERNET SAFETY: USING YOUR BROWSER'S SECURITY FEATURES

How to safely shop online

Syncing Contacts to Chromebook

Contacts saved on a smart phone can be synced with a Chromebook. Linked below are a step-by-step tutorial and a video on syncing contacts to your Chromebook.
TUTORIAL: CHANGING YOUR GMAIL PROFILE PICTURE

FUN BREAK!

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Here's a fun tutorial to give you a brief brain break from all the learning you've been doing!
TUTORIAL: WHAT IS AN ANIMATED GIF

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