DIGITALSECURITYGUIDE

CONTENTS

Why secure

1

Physical security related risks

1

Software related risks

2

Computer Basics

2

To deal with malware you need a good antivirus programme

2

How to choose an antivirus programme

4

Firewall

4

Keeping your software up to date

5

Pirated software should never be used

6

Passwords

7

How to set a password on your windows computer

9

Change password

10

Auto-Lock your computer when its idle

10

Online security

11

Securing your Internet browser

11

Tips for Secure Browsing with Google Chrome

12

Tips for Secure Browsing with Mozilla Firefox

12

Private browsing

13

In Chrome

14

Gmail security

15

Security on social networks

19

Facebook security and privacy settings

19

Twitter

22

YouTube

22

Mobile phone security

23

Physical security for your mobile phone

23

BASIC FUNCTIONS, TRACKABILITY AND ANONYMITY

24

About eavesdropping

24

About interception of calls

25

SECURITY SETTINGS FOR ANDROID SMARTPHONE

25

DEVICE ENCRYPTION

25

NETWORK SETTINGS

25

CALLER IDENTITY

26

APPS FOR ANDROID

26

Digital Security Terminology

29

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