Protecting Yourself, Your Computer, and Your Identity

by Bob Gostischa, AVAST

 

It’s common wisdom that avoiding suspicious web-based content and especially ‘dodgy’ websites will keep you safe on the Internet. 

Unfortunately, that sort of information is ‘old and outdated technology’. Internet security (protecting both your computer and your identity)  can however, be demystified.

This presentation focuses on normal computer users, rather than “IT geeks,” and clearly explains the following topics:

• Protecting yourself from virus, worms, Trojans, rootkits and, botnets.

• Computer safety tips

• How to spot phishing attempts

• How to recover when your email account has been hijacked

• Email etiquette

• Social networking safety tips

• Software installation safety tips

• Other free software used to create layered protection

• Features and benefits of Avast's free antivirus program

• Android Smartphone and Tablet safety and protection recommendations

Join presenter Bob Gostischa, as he simplifies, clarifies, and demystifies your computer, making your Internet experience a safe, secure and, enjoyable one.

About the Presenter:

Norbert “Bob” Gostischa, after a successful career in banking,

enjoys his retirement as an enthusiast IT security expert, 

most notably for Avast Software. 

Avast is the creator of avast! antivirus software.

The Avast website has a discussion and help forum, 

where Bob has been helping with security-related and general computer

issues since 2004. 

He has contributed over 20,000 forum interactions. 

I’m proud that this presentation has been approved by the AARP:

http://createthegood.org/volunteer/opportunity-details/19507

avast! Antivirus is currently the most used antivirus software in the world. 

Avast has been making security software for over 20 years and has more than 160 million users worldwide. 

Although my presentation is not a sales pitch for Avast, mentioning Avast and their Software in your announcements, would still be appreciated since they pay all the bills. 

There is no charge to the Club, Usergroup or, Organization for my services.   

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