Telus dropped me a note to let me know that Tuesday, February 11, 2014 is Safer Internet Day. They will be hosting a live web discussion and Q&A with their partner @MediaSmarts about measures that everyone can take to keep kids safer online. Related to this, MediaSmarts has recently revealed the latest findings on what Young Canadians in a Wired Worldare doing online, which will act as the basis for this discussion. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask the experts any questions you may have on this subject to find out what more you can be doing for you and your family to stay safe on the Internet.
In addition to joining Telus for this web chat, Telus has come up with the TELUS WISE Top Ten which is a great quick reference to be savvier online:
- Google yourself – Put a Google Alert on your name so you can track your digital footprint.
- Set strong passwords – Prevent hackers from getting into your computer, smartphone or online profiles.
- Turn off geo-tagging – Avoid location details being attached to things like photos when taken on a smartphone.
- Install security software – Some smartphones come with software to locate your phone when lost; take advantage of these free services.
- Configure your profile settings – Ensure privacy is set on all your online profiles.
- Keep your browser updated – and clear your browser history and cache at least once a month.
- Be cautious using free Wi-Fi – Make sure your device is secure so hackers can access personal information.
- Choose new apps carefully – Only use your device’s App Store to ensure downloads are safe and virus free.
- Beware of risks using Bluetooth technology – Only enable connections with trusted devices.
- Delete personal data when recycling old devices – Use the factory reset to properly remove things like photos, passwords and files.
If you want to join the discussion, here’s how you do it on Feb. 11 at 1PM EST:
- To be part of the discussion, you must call into the conference bridge as well as log in to WebEx.
- If this is your first time using Web Ex, please ensure you log in 10 minutes early as it will take a few minutes for Web Ex to set up on your computer.
- Go to https://telus.webex.com/telus/j.php?J=925419345
- Enter the event password: WISE123
- Click “Join Now“.
- To join the audio portion of this call, dial 1-855-353-9183 and enter passcode 67758#.
And to follow the conversation on Twitter, check out @TELUS and the hashtag #TELUSWISE.
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Telus Announces Safer Internet Day On Feb. 11
Telus dropped me a note to let me know that Tuesday, February 11, 2014 is Safer Internet Day. They will be hosting a live web discussion and Q&A with their partner @MediaSmarts about measures that everyone can take to keep kids safer online. Related to this, MediaSmarts has recently revealed the latest findings on what Young Canadians in a Wired Worldare doing online, which will act as the basis for this discussion. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask the experts any questions you may have on this subject to find out what more you can be doing for you and your family to stay safe on the Internet.
In addition to joining Telus for this web chat, Telus has come up with the TELUS WISE Top Ten which is a great quick reference to be savvier online:
If you want to join the discussion, here’s how you do it on Feb. 11 at 1PM EST:
And to follow the conversation on Twitter, check out @TELUS and the hashtag #TELUSWISE.
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