TTC Shelbyville – Technical Blog

On Facebook?  Watch what you click and don’t fall for scams.  Recently I saw Facebook Security had posted to my wall.   But I knew a friend was hacked.  How?  When you use Facebook, you will see associated friends in the top right corner.  In fact Facebook Security and I had 24 mutual friends.  So I knew instantly.

If you see an email or a name on your wall that says Facebook Security, hover your mouse DON’T CLICK on the name Facebook Security (this is the fake name they will be using and not just in email). If you look in the lower left corner of your screen you will see your real friend’s name that has been hacked. Call them and let them know. Do NOT Communicate with them on Facebook! You can be talking to the hacker…

Here’s some rules and tips!

• Don’t list your phone number and personal information
• Don’t take pictures of valuables (they may be in the background of your pictures)
• Don’t announce vacations or trips
• Don’t check in at coffee shops, theaters, or other places (you are telling whoever that you are not home)
• Set your profile to private
• Don’t leave your account logged on
• Don’t accept anyone as a friend
• Don’t post pictures that may embarrass you later
• Don’t give information about what school you attend or the hours (limit the information)
• Don’t let your license plate appear in pictures
• Only let true friends post to your wall (limit it under privacy settings)
• Don’t post questionable materials  or other articles that may be considered offensive (use common sense)
• Keep your antivirus up-to-date
• Don’t click on any link you don’t know where it goes -including tagged  pictures
• Use a complex password
• Don’t vent your feelings on Facebook
• Don’t allow public search engines to index you (under privacy settings)
• Use two part authentication
• Don’t talk about work unless it is positive and public information
• Avoid games that may be from a malicious programmer – games that ask about favorite characters or quiz you and reveal information about you

There are tons of other privacy items you have to worry about.  Think about it this way.  You meet someone in the mall and you have never met them before.  Do you give them all of your information?  Are they your friend after one meeting?  Would you give them your cell number?

Do you have a tip?

The REAL Facebook Security

“When you begin college, you are probably on your own for the first time. You are taking on new responsibilities, making your own decisions, and becoming part of the campus community. There is an important role that you can play in your college’s cybersecurity efforts that combines these elements of responsibility, decision-making, and community.”  StaySafeOnline

TTC Shelbyville supports the National Cyber Security Alliance and has once again submitted to be a partner (2011 NCSAM Champions) under the National Cyber Security Alliance.

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