I'm trying to find out if there are currently any resources available for teaching people how to be safe online. As in, how to not get a virus, how to pick out phishing emails, how to recognize scams. I'm sure everyone on this list knows these things, but a lot of end users don't. I'm trying to find a way to teach these things to people who aren't too technically savvy. It seems to me that the fewer end users that have issues, the easier our lives will be. So what I'm trying to figure out is, is there a good site or set of sites for this stuff, or is there anyone out there interested in helping to build a unified list of instructions, videos, etc. for all this? -- Alex Thurlow Blastro Networks http://www.blastro.com http://www.roxwel.com http://www.yallwire.com
One can start with http://antispam.br/videos/english/ Rubens On Mon, Oct 25, 2010 at 11:13 PM, Alex Thurlow <alex@blastro.com> wrote:
I'm trying to find out if there are currently any resources available for teaching people how to be safe online. As in, how to not get a virus, how to pick out phishing emails, how to recognize scams. I'm sure everyone on this list knows these things, but a lot of end users don't. I'm trying to find a way to teach these things to people who aren't too technically savvy.
It seems to me that the fewer end users that have issues, the easier our lives will be.
So what I'm trying to figure out is, is there a good site or set of sites for this stuff, or is there anyone out there interested in helping to build a unified list of instructions, videos, etc. for all this?
-- Alex Thurlow Blastro Networks
http://www.blastro.com http://www.roxwel.com http://www.yallwire.com
On Mon, Oct 25, 2010 at 6:13 PM, Alex Thurlow <alex@blastro.com> wrote:
I'm trying to find out if there are currently any resources available for teaching people how to be safe online. As in, how to not get a virus, how to pick out phishing emails, how to recognize scams. I'm sure everyone on this list knows these things, but a lot of end users don't. I'm trying to find a way to teach these things to people who aren't too technically savvy.
I found this one to be good, especially when targeted at teenagers: "Own Your Space--Keep Yourself and Your Stuff Safe Online" Digital Book for Teens by Linda McCarthy http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=87583728-ef14-4703-a649-0fd34bd19d13&displayLang=en If you are teaching Enterprise or college-level end-users, I suggest purchasing ACM membership which will give you access to the Security Awareness videos from ElementK. The SafariBooksOnline library subscription also contains numerous high-quality books and videos on the subject.
I use this for the kids.. http://www.hectorsworld.com/island/index.html On Mon, Oct 25, 2010 at 7:13 PM, Alex Thurlow <alex@blastro.com> wrote:
I'm trying to find out if there are currently any resources available for teaching people how to be safe online. As in, how to not get a virus, how to pick out phishing emails, how to recognize scams. I'm sure everyone on this list knows these things, but a lot of end users don't. I'm trying to find a way to teach these things to people who aren't too technically savvy.
It seems to me that the fewer end users that have issues, the easier our lives will be.
So what I'm trying to figure out is, is there a good site or set of sites for this stuff, or is there anyone out there interested in helping to build a unified list of instructions, videos, etc. for all this?
-- Alex Thurlow Blastro Networks
http://www.blastro.com http://www.roxwel.com http://www.yallwire.com
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On Mon, 25 Oct 2010, Alex Thurlow wrote:
I'm trying to find out if there are currently any resources available for teaching people how to be safe online. As in, how to not get a virus, how to pick out phishing emails, how to recognize scams. I'm sure everyone on this list knows these things, but a lot of end users don't. I'm trying to find a way to teach these things to people who aren't too technically savvy.
It seems to me that the fewer end users that have issues, the easier our lives will be.
So what I'm trying to figure out is, is there a good site or set of sites for this stuff, or is there anyone out there interested in helping to build a unified list of instructions, videos, etc. for all this?
Whatever instructional plan you put together make certain it includes instructions on applying security patches and keeping your system up to date. Probably the best thing most users can do to keep their systems clean. Ted Hatfield
On Oct 25, 2010, at 9:06 PM, Ted Hatfield wrote:
Whatever instructional plan you put together make certain it includes instructions on applying security patches and keeping your system up to date. Probably the best thing most users can do to keep their systems clean.
That, and ... NEVER ever type your password into the body of an outgoing email. Ever. Aloha, Michael. -- "Please have your Internet License http://kapu.net/~mjwise/ and Usenet Registration handy..."
In article <4CC62B29.4040104@blastro.com>, Alex Thurlow <alex@blastro.com> writes
I'm trying to find out if there are currently any resources available for teaching people how to be safe online. As in, how to not get a virus, how to pick out phishing emails, how to recognize scams. I'm sure everyone on this list knows these things, but a lot of end users don't. I'm trying to find a way to teach these things to people who aren't too technically savvy.
There's quite a bit of information (UK-orientated) at www.e-victims.org, which was intended to cover a wide range of issues but after three years of operation is now focussing on anti-social behaviour rather than scams. But there's a quite a lot of material there about avoiding scams, and advice on what to do if you've been caught. The generic preventative advice is mainly aimed at teenagers. Disclaimer: I'm related to the owner. -- Roland Perry
On Mon, Oct 25, 2010 at 19:13, Alex Thurlow <alex@blastro.com> wrote:
I'm trying to find out if there are currently any resources available for teaching people how to be safe online. As in, how to not get a virus, how to pick out phishing emails, how to recognize scams. I'm sure everyone on this list knows these things, but a lot of end users don't. I'm trying to find a way to teach these things to people who aren't too technically savvy.
It seems to me that the fewer end users that have issues, the easier our lives will be.
So what I'm trying to figure out is, is there a good site or set of sites for this stuff, or is there anyone out there interested in helping to build a unified list of instructions, videos, etc. for all this?
The Colorado Chapter of the Internet Society (CO ISOC) is in the process of launching a project to do just that. We are calling it (fairly obviously) the Internet User Best Common Practices. As stated on the project's wiki landing page (http://wiki.coisoc.org/index.php/UserBCP): The idea is to start here on the wiki by gathering and creating a repository of information on how to be a good Netizen. That is, how to be a safe and responsible Internet user. We want to use this information, once gathered and verified, to create simple and accessible resources for the general population. I invite you and everyone who reads this to participate, all input is welcome! Thanks, ~Chris (founding chair, CO ISOC)
-- Alex Thurlow Blastro Networks
http://www.blastro.com http://www.roxwel.com http://www.yallwire.com
-- @ChrisGrundemann weblog.chrisgrundemann.com www.burningwiththebush.com www.coisoc.org
On Oct 25, 2010, at 6:13 PM, Alex Thurlow wrote:
I'm trying to find out if there are currently any resources available for teaching people how to be safe online. As in, how to not get a virus, how to pick out phishing emails, how to recognize scams. I'm sure everyone on this list knows these things, but a lot of end users don't. I'm trying to find a way to teach these things to people who aren't too technically savvy.
It seems to me that the fewer end users that have issues, the easier our lives will be.
So what I'm trying to figure out is, is there a good site or set of sites for this stuff, or is there anyone out there interested in helping to build a unified list of instructions, videos, etc. for all this?
http://staysafeonline.org/ has recently emerged as the primary site for all of that kind of information, supported by DHS and a lot of big companies (including many who send people to NANOG meetings.)
Also the FTC has set up a comprehensive site to protect kids, including a guide for parents on kid's use of social networks. http://www.onguardonline.gov/ j On Tue, Oct 26, 2010 at 8:04 PM, J.D. Falk <jdfalk-lists@cybernothing.org>wrote:
On Oct 25, 2010, at 6:13 PM, Alex Thurlow wrote:
I'm trying to find out if there are currently any resources available for teaching people how to be safe online. As in, how to not get a virus, how to pick out phishing emails, how to recognize scams. I'm sure everyone on this list knows these things, but a lot of end users don't. I'm trying to find a way to teach these things to people who aren't too technically savvy.
It seems to me that the fewer end users that have issues, the easier our lives will be.
So what I'm trying to figure out is, is there a good site or set of sites for this stuff, or is there anyone out there interested in helping to build a unified list of instructions, videos, etc. for all this?
http://staysafeonline.org/ has recently emerged as the primary site for all of that kind of information, supported by DHS and a lot of big companies (including many who send people to NANOG meetings.)
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On 27/10/10 3:01 PM, Joly MacFie wrote:
Also the FTC has set up a comprehensive site to protect kids, including a guide for parents on kid's use of social networks.
The Australian version has kids, parents and libraries as the primary focus: http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/ I'm sure it's pretty similar otherwise (except for the links to report "offensive" websites for the national blacklist). Regards, Ben
Also the FTC has set up a comprehensive site to protect kids, including a guide for parents on kid's use of social networks. http://www.onguardonline.gov/ Other places to look are http://www.safeinternet.org/ and http://www.saferinternet.org/. Yes, these are different organisations. jaap
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