Digital+Safety

=**DIGITAL SAFETY by Amanda McCoy and Kathleen Mattingly**=

> on the web and it is also protecting your computer from outside virus' and other > hacking attempts.
 * Digital Safety is knowing when and where to give out your personal information


 * In order to protect your privacy and identity, information such as your name, address, social security number, credit card information, and other personal identifiers should be protected at all times.


 * When shopping online, make sure you are purchasing from a reputable company and paying using a secure method such as Paypal or a secure credit card.


 * Many credit card providers offer temporary numbers specifically for shopping online. It is important to know when and where this information can be safely distributed.

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 * Updated anti-virus and anti-spyware as well as a secure firewall are equally crutial to mantaining digital safety. Additionally, creating a back-up of your computer information on a regular basis can help prevent future catastrophy.