Description

(This class is Part II of our Computer Security Blanket series. See class #722 for Part I and class #748 for Part III. Sign up individually for one, two or all three classes.)

This class is for students with PC, not Mac, formats. Your computer is susceptible to multiple threats.  Some types of malware can wipe out all the data on your computer and render it inoperable.  Other malware can track your keystrokes and report sensitive information to malware creators. You’ll learn how you can protect yourself from malware, and what the best anti-malware products are.  11.4 billion usernames and passwords have been stolen by hackers.  Learn how to determine whether yours is one of them, and what you can do about it.   Almost all of us “give away” large amounts of information about ourselves to Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and Apple.  Learn where you can see the information you’ve given away to these companies, and what you can do about it.  You will also learn a few tips to ensure you surf the web safely.  This is a lecture/demonstration computer class and is not hands-on.