The Internet is amazing, but the risks you’ve heard about are real, too. You can avoid being a victim of online crime with the simple steps for staying safe online that you’ll find in Using the Internet Safely For Seniors For Dummies. 
Here’s the guide you need to steer safely through the hazards so you can shop, visit, invest, explore, pay bills, and do dozens of other things online — more securely. Learn to protect yourself from online predators, create strong passwords, find reliable information, spot e-mail and phishing scams, and much more. <ul>
<li>Find out how to share photos and videos, chat with others, and participate in online discussions—securely</li> <li>See how, with strong passwords and reasonable caution, online banking and bill-paying might be safer than the old way</li> <li>Learn to install and set up a browser, use search engines effectively, and sidestep suspicious ads</li> <li>Discover how personal information is collected and used by legitimate companies — and by crooks</li> <li>Be able to spot risks, find out how online criminals think, and know what makes you vulnerable</li> <li>Enjoy social networking sites without putting yourself at risk</li> <li>Spot reputable healthcare sites and avoid medical ID theft and scams</li> </ul>
There’s even a glossary of common computer terms and a guide to your rights when using the Internet. Using the Internet Safely For Seniors For Dummies helps you feel more secure by showing you how to protect yourself while enjoying the Web.

Using the Internet Safely For Seniors For Dummies

Computers & Technology

Muir, Nancy

Criddle, Linda

Networking & Cloud Computing

For Dummies

Using the Internet Safely for Seniors for Dummies

Muir, Nancy C.

Your parents taught you to look both ways before crossing the street. Now, learn the rules of the road—and help protect yourself online with Internet child-safety authority Linda Criddle. Using real-life examples, Linda teaches the simple steps you and your family can take to help identify and avoid Internet dangers—and still enjoy your time online.
 Help protect your family and learn how to: 
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<li>Blog, instant message, and play games without inadvertently revealing personal information </li>
<li>Take safety precautions if you participate in online dating </li>
<li>Recognize and avoid phony e-mail, instant messages, and Web sites </li>
<li>Project an attitude online that can help detract potential predators </li>
<li>Talk about safe Internet practices with your family </li>
<li>Report abuses and suspicious activities to the proper authorities</li>
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Look Both Ways: Help Protect Your Family on the Internet

Computer Science

Microsoft Press

Isn't the internet amazing? But, oh, the risks you've heard about - identity theft, e-mail scams, phony medical information, and more. Here's the guide you need to avoid the hazards with confidence, so you can shop, visit, invest, explore, pay bills, anddo dozens of other things online more securely. Experts show you how to keep your computer virus-free, use social networking sites safely, protect your personal information, and keep your grandchildren safe online.

Thorndike Pr

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