100 Top Tips - Stay Safe Online and Protect Your Privacy in Easy Steps

  • 1h 15m
  • Nick Vandome
  • In Easy Steps Limited
  • 2019

One of the biggest issues for all users in the online world is security and privacy. Whether it is browsing the web, using email or communicating via social media, people are increasingly aware of the threats that are ever-present in the online world. However, recognizing these threats is the first step to preventing them, and a good understanding of online security and privacy issues is essential to keep safe from a variety of online threats.

100 Top Tips – Stay Safe Online and Protect Your Privacy contains tips covering all aspects of staying as safe as possible in the online world. These include:

  • Detailing the types of threats that are out there
  • Ensuring that passwords for all of your devices are as secure as possible
  • Identifying and avoiding common online scams and cons
  • Staying protected when using websites
  • Dealing with threats that can be contained within emails
  • Looking at general social media security threats
  • Understanding security issues related specifically to Facebook
  • Protecting yourself against identity theft
  • Keeping your money safe when using online banking
  • Using security options to keep children safe in the online world

With 100 Top Tips – Stay Safe Online and Protect Your Privacy at your side, you will be one step closer to protecting yourself from the ongoing threats in the online world.

About the Author

Nick Vandome is an IT writer and trainer who specializes in digital imaging and web authoring subjects. In addition to his writing, he also works designing websites and runs training courses. Before he started working with computers he wrote books about working and traveling abroad.

In this Book

  • About Online Security
  • Addressing Physical Security
  • Securing Sensitive Data
  • Using Anti-Virus Software
  • Identifying New Viruses
  • Router Security
  • Changing a Router Password
  • Using Wi-Fi Hotspots
  • Disposing of Old Devices
  • When it's not Good to Share
  • Always be Suspicious
  • Avoiding Online Dangers
  • Don't Leave it Unprotected
  • Creating a Strong Password
  • Password Security
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • About Password Managers
  • Using Password Managers
  • Generating Passwords
  • Saving Passwords
  • Changing Passwords
  • Using Passwords in Public
  • Your Finger is Your Password
  • Your Face is Your Password
  • Resetting a Password
  • Don't Go Phishing
  • Viruses can be Sickening
  • Updating Operating Systems
  • Worming Their Way In
  • Beware the Hidden Trojans
  • Holding You to Ransom
  • Being in Denial
  • Fake News
  • Fake Advertisements
  • Online and Phone Scams
  • Being Wary of Peripherals
  • Getting Your Backup
  • Looking for HTTPS
  • Recognizing Fake Websites
  • Finding Privacy Settings
  • Applying Privacy Settings
  • Allowing Cookies or Not
  • Clearing the Cache
  • To Auto-Fill or Not
  • Sending Money Online
  • Checking Identities
  • Claims of Account Locking
  • Checking the Email Address
  • Checking Email Content
  • Don't Reply or Unsubscribe
  • Fake Email Warnings
  • Social Media Passwords
  • Be Friends with Your Friends
  • Things not to Post About
  • Beware the Digital Footprint
  • Pause Before You Post
  • Falling Foul of the Law
  • It's not All About You
  • Beware of the Trolls
  • Always Log Out
  • Facebook Security Settings
  • Editing Security Settings
  • Facebook Privacy Options
  • Choosing Your Audience
  • Viewing Your Details
  • Dealing with Ads
  • Accessing the Safety Center
  • Account Security
  • Help Center
  • Reporting a Hacked Account
  • Deactivating an Account
  • Recognizing Identity Fraud
  • Protecting Vital Information
  • Micro-Shredding Everything
  • Checking Your Credit Score
  • Blocking Website Trackers
  • Reporting Identity Fraud
  • Keeping Copies
  • Using a Home Safe
  • Getting Your Banking Online
  • Banking Security
  • Potential Banking Scams
  • Always Log Out
  • Monitoring Your Accounts
  • Making Payments Online
  • About Contactless Payment
  • Setting Up Contactless
  • Using Contactless Online
  • Investment Scams
  • Risks for Children
  • Social Media for Children
  • Parental Controls Apps
  • Setting Up Parental Controls
  • Setting Content Restrictions
  • Setting Age Restrictions
  • Setting Time Restrictions
  • Setting Up Screen Time
  • Viewing Screen Time
  • Screen Time Options
  • Screen Time Restrictions
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