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Online Safety

Online Safety

Quick Reference

Problem/Concern/Situation

What to Do

Problem/Concern/Situation

What to Do

1

I Think I May Have a Virus

  • Immediately Disconnect From WiFi

  • Bring the Computer to Tech

  • Put in a Help Ticket So We Can Document It

2

I Received a Suspicious/Strange Email

Caution is good, feel free to check with Tech and we can confirm its safety or danger.

 

If it appears to be from someone in the building, walking over & verifying it was from them in person is generally a good idea.

General Best Practices

Do not share your password!

  • Try to use one different from the ones you use for personal devices

  • If you’re worried your password is compromised, come to Tech & we can reset it for you

 

Check for the lock!

  • Most browsers are nice enough to have a little icon to show a site’s security

  • if the lock is secure, you likely are too

    • The lock Icon will show next to the website you’re on top left ex: