Adult Online Safety.
Please scan your computer at least once per month for spyware .
Spyware can steal your passwords and track what sites you visit including online banking .
Ad-Aware Free Internet Security - Click Here
Spybot - Search & Destroy - Click Here
SuperAntiSpyware Free Edition - Click Here
Personal Safety
Social networking is one of most popular pass time on the internet but the internet can have hidden dangers.
- Try to limit your computer time "yes" the internet & Social networking can be addictive.
- Exercise caution in meeting online contacts in the real life.
If you do wish to meet someone you have been in contact with online, make sure you’re in a safe public location and inform another adult as to your whereabouts. - Remember that what you post online can not be removed that easily and offensive posts can be reported to the police.
Other Common Problems
- Spam Mail (Junk Mail ) - if you keep getting junk mail block the email address.
- Email attachments - If you have a email form a unknown address please do not open just delete the whole email.
- Phishing Email Example :- A email for Halifax bank that say's
Your Halifax account showed an unusual activities this morning
What to do next ?
If you feel this message has been sent to you in error,
Go to your online account and check your current balance(s) for your account(s) VIEW MY ACCOUNT
we have disable link to www.rccgmorningstar.com/includes/Halifax.co.uk/login.jsp.htm
To check a phishing email place your mouse over the link but do not click the address or link and the address or link will be listed at the botton of the window (near start icon ) on the right hand side .
Always keep your computer system updated by using Microsoft Updates to close security flaws