Assignment
Background
The purpose of this week's discussion post is to generate conversation regarding computer and internet safety. The material for this week will include videos and articles on keeping your computer and your private information safe. Several key terms will be covered such as malware, phishing, and Wi-Fi hot-spots.
Prompt
For the discussion this week, choose one of the resources from above and share your thoughts. Have you ever had your personal information stolen? Have you been a victim of a scam email? Have you or someone you know gotten a computer virus? Provide examples that have happened to you or someone you know. Demonstrate strategies that you have learned to avoid becoming a victim of scams and malware intended to harm you or your computer. You are the only one that can keep your computer safe and working properly.
Do you ever connect at hot-spots like a coffee shop, airport or library?
Were you aware that your information could be accessed or stolen by doing this?
Based on the tips provided in this article, will you feel safer accessing a hot-spot in the future?