When sending electronic document via email, you need to take the following basic security steps: Password-protect the Word document. To do this, open the word document. Go to “File” tab. Under “Info”, click on “Protect Document” and select “Encrypt with Password”. Enter the password (use a mixture of upper and lowercase letters and numbers), then
Some types of files are more dangerous to download than others. The first step to protecting yourself from dangerous files is learning to recognise what it is you are actually downloading. The name and file extension can tell you a lot about a file. File types to treat with CAUTION These are the file types
A common way to share files online is Peer-to-Peer sharing. Instead of downloading a file from a single source, the file is shared among everyone who has downloaded all or part of the file. This allows for quicker and easier sharing of very large files. The most common method used is called BitTorrent. BitTorrent clients
Checking if uTorrent in running in the background Peer-to-peer file sharing programs are designed to run in the background, constantly sharing files with other users online. The program may be using resources and bandwidth without your knowledge. Although there are some legitimate uses for peer-to-peer sharing, usually it is not a service you will need
Know your rights The more you know about your rights, the easier it will be for you to exercise them. Read Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) to know more about your right. Familiarise yourself with the APPs so that you can exercise your rights. Read privacy policies and collection notices All entities must have a clearly
Reset Internet Explorer Click on Tools and select Internet Options. Click on the Advanced tab. Click on the Reset button. Reset Chrome Click on Customize and control Google Chrome button Click on Settings. Click on Advanced Settings. Click on the Reset settings button. Reset Firefox In the address bar of the FireFox. type in about:support
Today you can do almost anything online - you can do your banking, manage Centrelink payments, buy and sell things, book appointments and more. As you become more confident in using the web, and start exploring things like online shopping or social media, you'll find that you need to share a range of personal information,
Ransomware is a type of malware that makes your data such as documents and photos unavailable. Usually by scrambling (encrypting) the data so it is unusable. Then, offering to unscramble the data if you pay the ransom. Data recovery is not guaranteed after paying ransom. Ransomware is usually spread as an email attachment or link
If your Wi-Fi isn't secure, or you're concerned about the security of your Wi-Fi, we recommend calling the Kindergarten IT Program help desk to assist on Phone: 03 8664 7001 or Toll Free: 1800 629 835 For Android Find and click on Settings. Click on Wi-Fi. If there is a padlock over the signal symbol besides
A wireless network (Wi-Fi) is a great way to be anywhere in your Kindergarten and connect your internet service. But it’s important to be aware when your wireless network is open to unauthorized use. Just like the security lock on the kindergarten front door, the Wi-Fi network should be protected using a strong password. This
