Chapter 10
Staying Safe While Online
IN THIS CHAPTER
Being aware of technology risks on the Internet
Downloading files safely
Using InPrivate browsing
Using SmartScreen Filter
Changing your privacy settings
Understanding information exposure
Keeping your information private
Avoiding phishing scams and other kinds of email fraud
Creating strong passwords
Getting active online carries with it certain risks, like most things in life. But just as you know how to drive or walk around town safely when you know the rules of the road, you can stay relatively safe online.
In this chapter, you ...
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