Online Privacy.

Bruce R. Thomas, BRT Computer Consulting.

Make an appointment if you need my help setting up a system to protect against invasions of your privacy when using the Internet. Training is critical to help you to recognize and avoid threats to your privacy. Software tools are available to provide you with additional online privacy protection.

  • Spam. Unsolicited commercial email can range from a minor nuisance to a severe problem. Learn how to minimize the amount of spam you receive and how to effectively deal with the rest.

  • Phishing. Emails disguised as messages from reputable businesses may ask you to reveal personal information (passwords, social security number, etc.) that these criminals can use to profit at your expense. Learn how to protect yourself against phishing attacks.

  • Files attached to emails are a common method for sending viruses and other malware to infect your computer. Learn how to recognize the malware and protect your computer against these invasions.

  • Scams. Numerous online scams are spread via email and websites. Learn how to avoid falling into these traps. 

  • Identity theft. Protecting your personal information is critical. If criminals gain access to this information they can cause trouble by going online, pretending to be you and doing a wide range of damaging things.

  • Ad blocking. Undesired pop-up ads and banner ads may waste your time, waste your bandwidth and make the Internet less pleasant to use. Learn how to block these undesired ads.

  • Child safety and parental controls. Children need additional protection against these online threats. Parents need tools they can use to control which parts of the Internet their children can access.

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