Chapter 11
Safe Computing
IN THIS CHAPTER
Dealing with permission warnings
Staying safe on the internet
Avoiding phishing scams
Setting up controls for children
Most of us learn through the school of hard knocks that appearances can be deceiving, and this is true in the online world as well. What appears to be a great offer, a fun game or app, an easy way to make money, a good-looking flirtatious stranger, or a warning from a bank telling you to take action immediately might be masking something insidious.
This chapter helps you recognize the warning signs and explains the steps you can take to protect yourself from harm and minimize damage. Along the way, I introduce you to the Windows Security section and its suite of tools that help identify and avert threats.
Understanding Those Annoying Permission Messages
When you download and install an app, Windows can’t be entirely sure whether you are intentionally doing the installing or the procedure started behind your back when you thought you were doing something else. Therefore, when you try to install an app that has the potential ...
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