Jim Ohge and Internet Security

 

Jim Ohge visited our club to speak on internet security.  There are thousands of attempt to gain access to your personal network and many of those attempts are young kids. Generally their approach is no longer through a virus on your computer, but instead through ransomware. Hackers spend their lives trying to find ways to get into computers.  Because of this it is a good idea to have both malware protection and antivirus software. 

Remember, also, not to respond to scams.  As soon as you click on them they are in. Your best defense is to backup your data and have an antivirus.  Other ways that you can protect your information are to remember not to leave your passwords on or near your computer and don't use your phone or tablet to do anything of importance.  Finally, it is important in your password design to come up with a pattern so that you are able to remember your passwords.  It is important to be aware of your computer and your information.