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/)

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice.  LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service.  The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons.  For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.