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General Meeting - Protecting Yourself, Your Computer, and Your Identity

  • 13 Sep 2014
  • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • CSU Student Center Third Floor Meeting Rooms, 2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
It’s common wisdom that avoiding suspicious web-based content and especially ‘dodgy’ websites will keep you safe on the Internet.
Unfortunately, that sort of information is ‘old and outdated technology’. Internet security (protecting both your computer and your identity) can however, be demystified. This presentation focuses on normal computer users, rather than “IT geeks,” and clearly explains the following topics:
  • Protecting yourself from virus, worms, Trojans, rootkits and, botnets
  • Computer safety tips
  • How to spot phishing attempts
  • How to recover when your email account has been hijacked
  • Email etiquette
  • Social networking safety tips
  • Software installation safety tips
  • Other free software used to create layered protection
  • Features and benefits of Avast's free antivirus program
  • Android Smartphone and Tablet safety and protection recommendations
Join presenter Bob Gostischa, as he simplifies, clarifies, and demystifies your computer, making your Internet experience a safe, secure and, enjoyable one. After a successful career in banking, Bob enjoys his retirement as an enthusiast IT security expert, most notably for Avast Software. Avast is the creator of avast! antivirus software. The Avast website has a discussion and help forum, where Bob has been helping with security-related and general computer issues since 2004. He has contributed over 20,000 forum interactions.

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