ON DEMAND: Protect Yourself Against Online Scams

Class recorded October 28, 2021

Do you know how you pick up an online virus, the kind of malware that breaches? Learn about cyber crime – a wide ranging spectrum of illegal activity carried out using computers and the Internet – and how to protect yourself and loved ones online.

Topics covered include:

  • What is cyber crime?
  • Common online scams targeting Internet users and ways to avoid them
  • Safety tips for using a public computer
  • Why it is important to create secure accounts and passwords
  • Resources available to help victims of fraud or cyber crime

Presented by:

Lawrence Mak, Librarian, Adult & Digital Services, Los Angeles County Public Library (https://lacountylibrary.org/)

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