Index
A
AARP website, 38
accounts
bank accounts
credit card accounts, 157
security, 127
cloud-based accounts, 92
credit card accounts, 157
email accounts
AOL Mail, 84
Apple ID and, 85
Gmail (Google), 85, 102, 106-108, 121
iCloud and, 85
multiple email accounts, 84
Outlook Mail (Microsoft), 85
physical access to, preventing, 85
Facebook accounts
adding friends, 213
advertising-related settings, 209-210, 213
deleting friends, 217
email addresses and account creation, 194
Instagram accounts, customizing, 224-226
OneDrive (Microsoft) accounts, 92
smart home security systems, 329
Twitter accounts
deleting, 223
user accounts
AdBlock Plus ad-blocker plug-in (extension), 55
AdBlock Ultimate ad-blocker plug-in (extension), 55
add-ons, G Suite Marketspace, 108
advertising
ad-blockers, 55
cookies and, 54
search engines and, 39
Airbnb.com website, 168
AirDrop feature (iPhones/iPads), 329-332
Facebook Groups, invitations to, 274
hiding, 247
locking, 247
permissions, 246
Share Site feature (Shutterfly photo storage/sharing service), 251
Shared Albums (Mac OS, Photos app), 246
syncing, 248
Amazon.com website, 162
Amazon Prime, free shipping, 171
ratings/reviews, 168
sales statistics, 160
Amazon Prime Photos photo storage/sharing service, 250
American Express website, 117
Android smartphones/tablets
Cellular Data Roaming, 326
Chrome (Google) web browser, History folder, 69
Google Pay electronic payment service, 126, 129-130, 136
Google Photos service, 248-249
privacy, 61
Call Rejection option, 338
Fingerprint Scan feature, 316
parental controls, 319
Private Mode, 321
Wi-Fi Direct, 333
antivirus software, 7, 86-87, 97
AnnualCreditReport.com, 120
AOL Mail, 84
AppleCare website, 94
Apple ID, email accounts, 85
Apple Pay electronic payment service, 126, 129
as default card, 137
making purchases with, 137-138
Apple Safari. See Safari web browser
Android-related apps, updating, 324-325
AT&T Call Protect app, 333
availability of, 247
Bank of America mobile app, 125
banking apps, 124
Calendars app (MacOS), 292
call blocking apps, 333
Contacts app
iOS, 319
MacOS, 292
credit card apps, 157
FileMaster Privacy Protection app, 308
Gallery app, 247
iPad-related apps, updating, 322-324
iPhone-related apps, updating, 322-324
News app (MacOS), 294
price comparison websites, 177-178
Reminders app (MacOS), 292
Stocks app (MacOS), 294
Wells Fargo mobile app, 124
AT&T Call Protect app, 333
attachments (email), 97, 116, 119, 257
audiences in social media, 186
authentication (two-factor), 78-79
Facebook accounts, 193
Available Keep On This Device file status (OneDrive (Microsoft)), 286
AVS Firewall, 7
B
Backblaze cloud-based backup solution, 95
backups
cloud-based backup solutions, 95
storing backup files online, 95
bad passwords, 32
Bank of America
mobile app, 125
phishing schemes, 113, 117-118
banking (online), 123. See also shopping (online)
Bank of America mobile app, 125
cybercrime/identity theft protection, 35
electronic payment services, 177-180, 183
mobile apps, installing, 124
money transfer services, 126
security
credit cards, 128, 134-136, 157
electronic payment services, 128-131, 134, 137-138
phishing schemes, 152
signing off, 153
two-factor authentication, 154-156
Wells Fargo mobile app, 124
barcodes (UPC), price comparison websites, 177
Better Business Bureau website, 166
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus, 86
BizRate website, 166
blocking
ads, 55
calls
Android smartphones/tablets, 337-338
apps, 333
bookmarks, 70
Chrome (Google) web browser, 71-73
Edge (Microsoft) web browser, 71, 74
Boston Globe newspaper, 189
Boston Herald newspaper, 189
Box cloud-based storage/sharing service, 294-295, 303-304
breaches (data), costs of, 4
browsers. See web browsers
buying online
credit cards
Apple Pay and, 134
CVV numbers, 136
debit cards versus, 128, 161-162, 166
installing apps, 157
managing accounts online, 157
pre-paid credit cards, 162
cybercrime/identity theft protection, 35
debit cards
Apple Pay and, 134
credit cards versus, 128, 161-162
electronic payment services and, 162
PIN numbers, 136
electronic payment services, 128-131, 134, 137-138, 162, 177-180, 183
https:// in website URL, 172
lock symbol (websites), 172
merchant reviews, 165-169, 177
price comparison websites, 173-174, 177-178
refurbished items, 163
requests for personal information, 166
return policies, 170
secure Internet connections, 172
C
Calendars app (MacOS), 292
call blocking
Android smartphones/tablets, 337-338
apps, 333
Call Rejection option (Android smartphones/tablets), 338
cameras
Face ID (iPhones/iPads), 21, 26
face scans, 21
Capital One website, 117
Carbonite cloud-based backup solution, 95
cell phones. See smartphones
Cellular Data Roaming, 326
Check-In feature (Facebook), 229, 236
Chrome (Google) web browser, 16
cookies, 51
downloading, 42
Incognito mode, 58
plug-ins (extensions), 76
Privacy mode, 61
CleanMail Home, 97
Cliqz web browser, 43
cloud-based services
accounts, 92
backups, 95
choosing, 282
deleting content from, 305
Google Drive, recovering deleted files, 304
Google Photos service, 248-249
iCloud
Calendars app, 292
Contacts app, 292
Find My Mac feature, 293
Home app, 294
Keychain feature (Safari), 293
Mail app, 292
News app, 294
Notes app, 292
Photos app, 291
recovering deleted files, 304
Reminders app, 292
Safari web browser and, 292
sharing iCloud Drive content, 289-290
Siri voice assistant, 293
Stocks app, 294
Time Machine, 94
Internet connections and, 280
OneDrive (Microsoft), 243
file status options, 286
recovering deleted files, 304
photo storage
Amazon Prime Photos service, 250
Flickr service, 250
Photobucket service, 250
platform-related services, 248-249
Smugmug service, 250
Snapfish service, 250
third-party services, 250
security, 248, 254, 280-281, 301-304
common passwords, 32
Comodo Firewall, 7
company email lists, shopping (online) security, 166-167
comparing prices, shopping (online), 173-174, 177-178
configuring
Apple Pay electronic payment service, 130-131, 134
cloud-based services
iCloud, 286, 287, 289, 291, 292, 293, 294
OneDrive (Microsoft), 283, 285, 286
firewalls, 8
passwords, 8
user accounts
Consumer Reports website, 166
Contacts app
iOS, 319
MacOS, 292
Content & Privacy Restrictions menu (iOS), iPhone/iPad security, 310, 318
cookies
accepting, 44
advertising and, 54
first-party cookies, 45
reviewing, 45
shopping (online) security, 169-170
third-party cookies, 45
Costco.com website, 168
counterfeit goods, shopping (online) security, 164
Create a Link option (Dropbox), 298
credit cards
apps, installing, 157
CVV numbers, 136
cybercrime/identity theft protection, 35
data breaches, 4
debit cards versus, 161-162, 166
managing accounts online, 157
pre-paid credit cards, 162
cross-platform cloud-based services. See Box; Dropbox
customizing
security
Edge (Microsoft) web browser, 17-18
CVV numbers (credit cards), 136
cybercrime/identity theft protection, 35
CyberGhost VPN, 140-141, 144, 147
D
Dashline password manager, 32
data breaches, costs of, 4
Data Roaming, 326
dates/events
Calendars app (MacOS), 292
Reminders app (MacOS), 292
debit cards
electronic payment services and, 162
PIN numbers, 136
deleting
content from cloud-based storage, 305
email, 120
Facebook accounts, 217
files, recovering, 304
past activities from History folder, 68-69
Twitter accounts, 223
digital cameras. See cameras
digital image libraries. See libraries (photo)
downloading
web browsers, 42
Dropbox cloud-based storage/sharing service, 294-304
DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser, 308
E
eBay.com website, 163-168, 177
Edge (Microsoft) web browser, 16, 41
downloading, 42
History folder, 64
plug-ins (extensions), 76
Privacy (InPrivate) mode, 56
electronic payment services, 128-129, 177-180, 183
Apple Pay, 130-131, 134, 137-138
debit cards and, 162
accounts
AOL Mail, 84
Apple ID and, 85
Gmail (Google), 85, 102, 106-108, 121
iCloud and, 85
multiple email accounts, 84
Outlook Mail (Microsoft), 85
preventing physical access to, 85
company email lists, shopping (online) security, 166-167
deleting, 120
malware protection software, 86-87, 97
phishing schemes, 96-98, 112, 115-119, 302
photo attachments, 257
unsolicited, 98
security
MacOS, 101
phishing schemes, 96-98, 112, 115-119
two-factor authentication, 120-121
Windows 10 PC, 99
two-factor authentication, 120-121
eMarketer, online sales statistics, 160
Etsy.com website, 168
events/dates
Calendars app (MacOS), 292
Reminders app (MacOS), 292
EveryKey, two-factor authentication, 79
ExpressVPN, 140
ad-blockers, 55
Privacy Cleaner, 77
F
Facebook, 184
accounts
adding friends, 213
advertising-related settings, 209-210, 213
deleting, 217
email addresses and account creation, 194
audiences, 186
face recognition and photos, 207-209
Facebook Groups, 186, 192, 274
Facebook Marketplace, 189
Facebook Watch, 189
fake news, discerning from real news, 189-190
geotagging, 236
newsfeeds, advertising in, 210
photos
sharing, 255
tagging in, 238
popular activities on, 188-189
profiles
creating, 198
editing, 198
searchability of content, 190-191
updating, 203
strangers, communicating with, 193
two-factor authentication, 193
Face ID, iPhone/iPad security, 21, 26, 311, 317
face recognition and Facebook photos, 207-209
face scans, 21
fake news, discerning from real news, 189-190
fake websites, shopping (online) security, 162. See also phishing schemes
fake Wi-Fi hotspots, man-in-the-middle attacks, 139
FileMaster Privacy Protection app, 308
files (deleted), recovering, 304
file sharing services (cloud-based), 280-281
deleting content from, 305
Google Drive, recovering deleted files, 304
Internet connections and, 280
OneDrive (Microsoft), 283-286, 304
financial services. See banking (online)
Find My Mac feature (MacOS), 293
Fingerprint Scan feature (Android smartphones/tablets), 316
Firefox (Mozilla) web browser, 16, 41
downloading, 42
plug-ins (extensions), 76
first-party cookies, 45
Flickr photo storage/sharing service, 250
free shipping offers, shopping (online) security, 170-172
friends, Facebook accounts, 213-215
G
G Suite Marketspace, 108
Gallery app, 247
geotagging and social media, 229
Android-based smartphones/tablets, 233-235
case-by-case basis, 236
Facebook, 236
Instagram, 237
Twitter, 236
Ghostery ad-blocker plug-in (extension), 55
Gmail (Google), 85, 102, 106-108, 121
Google Chrome. See Chrome (Google)
Google Drive, recovering deleted files, 304
Google Pay electronic payment service, 126, 129, 130, 136
Google Photos service, 248-249
Google Play Store (Android), installing banking apps, 124
gray market products, shopping (online) security, 165
Groups (Facebook), invitations to, 274
H
Harvard University and fake news, 190
hashtags and social media, 217
hiding photos/albums, 247
History folder (web browser), 39, 63
Chrome (Google) web browser, 66-69
deleting past activities, 68-69
Edge (Microsoft) web browser, 64
Home app (MacOS), 294
home security (smart), passwords/account security, 329
https:// (website URL), shopping (online) security, 172
human error, email security, 119-120
I
iCloud
email accounts, 85
iCloud Drive, sharing content from, 289-290
Keychain feature (Safari), 293
recovering deleted files, 304
Safari web browser and, 292
Time Machine and, 94
identification (ID)
Face ID, iPhones/iPads, 21, 26, 311, 317
Fingerprint Scan feature (Android smartphones/tablets), 316
Touch ID, iPhones/iPads, 21, 25, 309-311, 316
identity theft/cybercrime protection, 35
iDrive cloud-based backup solution, 95
Incognito mode (Chrome (Google) web browser), 58
accounts, customizing, 224-226
audiences, 186
geotagging, 237
hashtags and, 217
photos
tagging in, 238
sharing content, 227
turning off features, 218
usernames, 218
Internet
cloud-based services and Internet connections, 280
everyday tasks and, 5
On demand, 6
secure connections, shopping (online) security, 172
surfing the Internet. See web browsers
wireless connections, managing, 325
Wi-Fi Direct, 333
Wi-Fi hotspots, 326
InterServer.net cloud-based backup solution, 95
invitations to Facebook Groups, 274
iOS
Contacts app, 319
Content & Privacy Restrictions menu, iPhone/iPad security, 310, 318
passcodes, iPhone/iPad security, 309-313
Privacy menu, 306
security, 22
updating in iPhones/iPads, 322-324
iPads
banking apps, 124
Cellular Data Roaming, 326
privacy
Content & Privacy Restrictions menu, 310, 318
Location Services, 320
Lock screen, 309
Privacy submenu (Settings), 321
Safari web browser, History folder, 69
security
Privacy menu (iOS 12), 306
iPhones
AirDrop feature, 329, 330, 332
banking apps, 124
Cellular Data Roaming, 326
privacy
Content & Privacy Restrictions menu, 310, 318
Location Services, 320
Lock screen, 309
Privacy submenu (Settings), 321
Safari web browser, History folder, 69
security
ISP (Internet Service Providers)
firewalls, 8
passwords, 9
J - K
Keychain feature (Safari) and iCloud, 293
L
LastPass password manager, 32
libraries (photo), 244
albums (galleries), 245-248, 251
backups, 245
metadata, 244
permissions, 246
linking files, Create a Link option (Dropbox), 298
Locally Available file status (OneDrive (Microsoft)), 286
location services. See geotagging
Lock screen, iPhone/iPad security, 309
lock symbol (websites), shopping (online) security, 172
locking photos/albums, 247
Lookout Security & Antivirus, 87
M
MacOS
Apple Pay electronic payment service, 126, 129-134, 137-138
AppleCare website, 94
Calendars app, 292
Contacts app, 292
email security, 101
Home app, 294
iCloud
Calendars app, 292
Contacts app, 292
Find My feature, 293
Home app, 294
Keychain feature (Safari), 293
Mail app, 292
News app, 294
Notes app, 292
Photos app, 291
recovering deleted files, 304
Reminders app, 292
Safari web browser and, 292
sharing iCloud Drive content, 289-290
Siri voice assistant, 293
Stocks app, 294
Time Machine, 94
MacOS Finder icon (iCloud), 291
Mail app, 292
News app, 294
Notes app, 292
Photos app
iCloud and, 291
Shared Albums, 246
Reminders app, 292
Safari web browser, 16
cookies, 50
downloading, 42
iCloud and, 292
Keychain feature, 293
plug-ins (extensions), 76
security, email, 101
Stocks app, 294
malware
malware protection software, 86-87, 97
ransomware, 115
man-in-the-middle attacks, 139
McAfee Mobile Security & Wi-Fi Scan, 87
McAfee Total Protection, 86
merchant reviews, shopping (online) security, 165-169, 177
metadata
adding to photos, 244
photos
Facebook photo albums, 270
Microsoft Edge. See Edge (Microsoft)
Microsoft OneDrive. See OneDrive (Microsoft)
Microsoft Outlook Mail. See Outlook Mail (Microsoft)
Mobile Security Private Vault, 87
money transfer services, 126
Mozilla Firefox. See Firefox (Mozilla)
N
NetDefender, 7
news
Boston Globe newspaper, 189
Boston Herald newspaper, 189
fake news, discerning from real news, 189-190
newsfeeds (Facebook), advertising in, 210
Nextag.com price comparison website, 174
Nigerian phishing schemes, 117
NordVPN, 140
Norton Mobile Security, 87
Norton Security, 7
Norton Security Premium, 97
Norton WiFi Privacy, 140
Notes app (MacOS), 292
O
On demand, 6
OneDrive (Microsoft), 243
accounts, 92
file status options, 286
recovering deleted files, 304
online advertising
ad-blockers, 55
cookies and, 54
search engines and, 39
online banking. See banking (online)
Online Only file status (OneDrive (Microsoft)), 286
online shopping. See shopping (online)
Opera web browser, 16
downloading, 42
plug-ins (extensions), 76
privacy and, 43
Outlook Mail (Microsoft), 85
P
passcodes, iPhones/iPads, 21-23, 309-313
passwords
bad passwords, 32
banking (online) accounts, 127-128
changing, 8
cloud-based services, 280-281, 301-304
common passwords, 32
creating, 32
Dashline password manager, 32
Dropbox, 301
Keychain feature (Safari), 293
LastPass password manager, 32
PayPal electronic payment service, 183
photo sharing, 255
remembering, 40
setting up, 8
smart home security systems, 329
Sticky Password password manager, 32
storing, 40
weak passwords, 32
web browsers and, 40
PayPal electronic payment service, 126, 178-180, 183
permissions
Dropbox, 298
photo albums, 246
Shutterfly photo storage/sharing service, 252
personal information
Facebook profiles, creating, 203
requests for, shopping (online) security, 166
phishing schemes. See also fake websites
banking (online), 152
cloud-based services and, 302
Nigerian phishing schemes, 117
phone numbers for banks/credit card issuers, 116
Phone Guardian Mobile Security, 87
phones. See smartphones
photos
albums (galleries), 245
Facebook albums, 240, 245, 264-274
hiding, 247
locking, 247
permissions, 246
Shared Albums (Mac OS, Photos app), 246
Share Site feature (Shutterfly photo storage/sharing service), 251
syncing, 248
cloud-based photo services, 243
Google Photos service, 248-249
email attachments, sharing photos as, 257
invitations to Facebook Groups, 274
sharing photos, 255
Gallery app, 247
geotagging locations in, 266, 274
Google Photos service, 248-249
hiding, 247
Instagram, 242, 255-258, 261-263
backups, 245
hiding, 247
locking, 247
metadata, 244
permissions, 246
Shared Albums (Mac OS, Photos app), 246
Share Site feature (Shutterfly photo storage/sharing service), 251
syncing, 248
metadata
adding to photos, 244
Facebook photo albums, 270
sharing photos, 257
OneDrive (Microsoft), 243, 248-249
Photobucket photo storage/sharing service, 250
Pinterest, photo sharing, 256
printing, 254
privacy, 247
sharing photos
Amazon Prime Photos service, 250
cloud-based services, 249-250, 254
email attachments, 257
Flickr service, 250
Google Photos service, 249
iCloud, 249
metadata, not sharing, 245, 257
OneDrive (Microsoft), 249
Photobucket service, 250
Pinterest, 256
rights ownership, 275
Smugmug service, 250
Snapfish service, 250
Twitter, 255
storing photos
Amazon Prime Photos service, 250
cloud-based photo services, 248-250, 253-254
Flickr service, 250
Google Photos service, 248-249
Photobucket service, 250
Smugmug service, 250
Snapfish service, 250
syncing, 248
tagging people in, 237-238, 268-274
Twitter, photo sharing, 255
physical access to computers/mobile devices, preventing unauthorized access,85
PIN (Personal Identification Numbers)
Android device security, 309-310, 313
debit cards, 136
Pinterest, photo sharing, 256
ad-blockers, 55
Privacy Cleaner, 77
pre-paid credit cards, 162
price comparison websites, shopping (online), 173-174, 177-178
PriceGrabber.com price comparison website, 174
printing photos, 254
privacy
Android smartphones/tablets, 61
Call Rejection option, 338
Fingerprint Scan feature, 316
parental controls, 319
Private Mode, 321
apps
restricting access to, 318-321
searching for privacy-related apps, 308
blocking calls
Android smartphones/tablets, 337-338
apps, 333
DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser, 308
Facebook account settings, 204, 207
FileMaster Privacy Protection app, 308
iPads, 60
Content & Privacy Restrictions menu, 310, 318
Location Services, 320
Lock screen, 309
Privacy submenu (Settings), 321
iPhones, 59
Content & Privacy Restrictions menu, 310, 318
Location Services, 320
Lock screen, 309
Privacy submenu (Settings), 321
Privacy Cleaner, 77
Privacy menu (iOS 12), 306
Privacy mode (Chrome (Google) web browser), 61
Privacy submenu (Settings), iPhone/iPad privacy, 321
Private Mode
Android smartphones/tablets, 321
PrivateVPN, 140
requests for personal information, shopping (online) security, 166
sharing content, 227
web browsers and, 43, 55, 209, 308
Chrome (Google) web browser, 58, 61
Edge (Microsoft) web browser, 56
PrivateVPN, 140
product descriptions, shopping (online) security, 163-164
profiles
promotional email lists, shopping (online) security, 166-167
public access to Facebook profiles, 190-191
public Wi-Fi hotspots, man-in-the-middle attacks, 139
purchasing online
credit cards
Apple Pay and, 134
CVV numbers, 136
debit cards versus, 128, 161-162, 166
installing apps, 157
managing accounts online, 157
pre-paid credit cards, 162
cybercrime/identity theft protection, 35
debit cards
Apple Pay and, 134
credit cards versus, 128, 161-162
electronic payment services and, 162
PIN numbers, 136
electronic payment services, 128-131, 134, 137-138, 162, 177-180, 183
https:// in website URL, 172
lock symbol (websites), 172
merchant reviews, 165-169, 177
price comparison websites, 173-174, 177-178
refurbished items, 163
requests for personal information, 166
return policies, 170
secure Internet connections, 172
Q - R
ransomware, 115
rating merchants, shopping (online) security, 165-169, 177
Reading Lists, 73
recovering deleted files, 304
refurbished items, shopping (online) security, 163
remembering passwords, 40
Reminders app (MacOS), 292
remote access VPN (Virtual Private Networks), 140
remote storage, 278
requests for personal information, shopping (online) security, 166
Reseller Ratings website, 166
restricting app/content access (security/privacy), 318-321
return policies, shopping (online) security, 170
reviews (merchant), shopping (online) security, 165-169, 177
rights ownership and photos, 275
Roaming (Cellular Data), 326
S
Safari web browser, 16
cookies, 50
downloading, 42
iCloud and, 292
Keychain feature, 293
plug-ins (extensions), 76
SafePass feature (Bank of America website), 155-156
Samsung Internet browser, 42
Samsung Pay electronic payment service, 129-130, 136
search engines
advertising and, 39
web browsers and, 38
security
Android smartphones/tablets, 27-29
Call Rejection option, 338
Fingerprint Scan feature, 316
parental controls, 319
Private Mode, 321
antivirus software, 7, 86-87, 97
authentication (two-factor), 78-79
banking (online)
electronic payment services, 128-131, 134, 137-138
phishing schemes, 152
signing off, 153
two-factor authentication, 154-156
blocking calls
Android smartphones/tablets, 337-338
apps, 333
cloud-based services, 248, 254, 280-281, 301-304
combining strategies/tools, 33-35
credit cards
banking (online), 128, 134-136
managing accounts online, 157
cybercrime/identity theft protection, 35
debit cards, banking (online), 128, 134
electronic payment services, 128-131, 134, 137-138
MacOS, 101
phishing schemes, 96-98, 112, 115-119
sending, 96
two-factor authentication, 120-121
Windows 10 PC, 99
face scans, 21
FileMaster Privacy Protection app, 308
https:// (website URL), shopping (online) security, 172
identity theft/cybercrime protection, 35
Internet connections, shopping (online) security, 172
iPads
Content & Privacy Restrictions menu, 310, 318
Location Services, 320
Lock screen, 309
Touch ID, 21, 25, 309-311, 316
iPhones
Content & Privacy Restrictions menu, 310, 318
Location Services, 320
Lock screen, 309
Privacy submenu (Settings), 321
Touch ID, 21, 25, 309-311, 316
lock symbol (websites), shopping (online) security, 172
malware
malware protection software, 86-87, 97
ransomware, 115
Norton Security, 7
passwords
bad passwords, 32
banking (online) accounts, 127-128
changing, 8
common passwords, 32
creating, 32
Dashline password manager, 32
Dropbox, 301
LastPass password manager, 32
remembering, 40
setting up, 8
Sticky Password password manager, 32
storing, 40
weak passwords, 32
web browsers and, 40
phishing schemes
banking (online), 152
cloud-based storage, 302
photos
hiding photos/albums, 247
locking photos/albums, 247
ransomware, 115
shopping (online)
Better Business Bureau website, 166
BizRate website, 166
Consumer Reports website, 166
counterfeit goods, 164
credit cards versus debit cards, 161-162, 166
fake websites, 162
gray market products, 165
https:// in website URL, 172
lock symbol (websites), 172
merchant reviews, 165-169, 177
refurbished items, 163
requests for personal information, 166
Reseller Ratings website, 166
return policies, 170
secure Internet connections, 172
website URL, 160
smart home security systems, passwords/account security, 329
social media, hacked accounts, 193-194
spoofing attacks, 152
two-factor authentication, 78-79
URL (websites), https:// in URL, shopping (online) security, 172
user accounts, 9
banking (online), 139-140, 326
CyberGhost VPN, 140-141, 144, 147
downloading to computers, 141-146
downloading to mobile devices, 147, 151
email and, 96
ExpressVPN, 140
installing in computers, 141-146
installing in mobile devices, 147, 151
NordVPN, 140
Norton WiFi Privacy, 140
PrivateVPN, 140
remote access VPN, 140
web browsers
passwords, 40
websites
https:// in URL, shopping (online) security, 172
lock symbol, shopping (online) security, 172
spoofing, 152
verifying URL, 160
Wi-Fi connections, passwords, 8
sending
money online, 126
setting up
Apple Pay electronic payment service, 130-131, 134
cloud-based services
iCloud, 286, 287, 289, 291, 292, 293, 294
OneDrive (Microsoft), 283, 285, 286
firewalls, 8
passwords, 8
user accounts
Share Site feature (Shutterfly photo storage/sharing service), 251
Shared Albums (Mac OS, Photos app), 246
sharing
cloud-based file sharing services
choosing, 282
deleting content from, 305
Google Drive, 304
Internet connections and, 280
OneDrive (Microsoft), 283-286, 304
phishing schemes, 302
large files with Dropbox, 295-297
photos
Amazon Prime Photos service, 250
cloud-based services, 249-250, 254
email attachments, 257
Flickr service, 250
Google Photos service, 249
iCloud, 249
metadata and, 257
OneDrive (Microsoft), 249
Photobucket service, 250
Pinterest, 256
rights ownership, 275
security, 255
Smugmug service, 250
Snapfish service, 250
Twitter, 255
shipping offers (free), shopping (online) security, 170-172
Shopping.com price comparison website, 174
shopping (online). See also banking (online); buying online; purchasing online
electronic payment services, 177-180, 183
growth of, 160
price comparison websites, 173-178
sales statistics, 160
security
Better Business Bureau website, 166
BizRate website, 166
Consumer Reports website, 166
counterfeit goods, 164
credit cards versus debit cards, 161-162, 166
fake websites, 162
gray market products, 165
https:// in website URL, 172
lock symbol (websites), 172
merchant reviews, 165-169, 177
refurbished items, 163
requests for personal information, 166
Reseller Ratings website, 166
return policies, 170
secure Internet connections, 172
website URL, 160
ShopSavvy.com price comparison website, 174
Shutterfly photo storage/sharing service, 250-252
Siri voice assistant (MacOS), 293
smart home security systems, passwords/account security, 329
smartphones
Android smartphones
Call Rejection option, 338
Cellular Data Roaming, 326
Fingerprint Scan feature, 316
Google Photos service, 248-249
History folder (Chrome (Google) web browser), 69
parental controls, 319
security, 27-29, 309-310, 313, 316, 319-321, 337-338
Wi-Fi Direct, 333
banking apps, 124
Camera app, 247
History folder (Safari web browser), 69
iPhones
Cellular Data Roaming, 326
Content & Privacy Restrictions menu, 310, 318
Location Services, 320
Lock screen, 309
Privacy submenu (Settings), 321
security, 21-25, 309-313, 316-321, 335-336
wireless connections, managing, 325
Wi-Fi Direct, 333
Wi-Fi hotspots, 326
Smugmug photo storage/sharing service, 250
Snapfish photo storage/sharing service, 250
social media
Facebook, 184
accounts, adding friends, 213
accounts, advertising-related settings, 209-210, 213
accounts, deleting, 217
accounts, managing friends, 214-215
accounts, privacy settings, 204, 207
accounts, security settings, 204, 207
audiences, 186
communicating with strangers, 193
email addresses and account creation, 194
face recognition and photos, 207-209
Facebook Groups, 186, 192, 274
Facebook Marketplace, 189
Facebook Watch, 189
fake news, discerning from real news, 189-190
geotagging, 236
newsfeeds, advertising in, 210
photo albums, creating, 240, 264-272
photo sharing, 255
phototagging in, 238
popular activities on, 188-189
profiles, creating, 198
profiles, editing, 198
profiles, public access to, 190-191
profiles, searchability of content, 190-191
profiles, updating, 203
two-factor authentication, 193
hashtags, 217
audiences, 186
geotagging, 237
hashtags and, 217
photo sharing, 255-258, 261-263
phototagging in, 238
privacy, 185
sharing content and privacy, 227
turning off features, 218
usernames, 218
opinions, sharing, 229
photos
backups, 256
Pinterest, 256
posting, thinking before, 228
strangers, communicating with, 193
Twitter, 184
audiences, 186
deleting accounts, 223
geotagging, 236
hashtags and, 217
photo sharing, 255
phototagging in, 238
privacy, 185
sharing content and privacy, 227
turning off features, 218
usernames, 218
What’s Happening tweet composition screen, 236
usernames, 218
Social Security numbers, data breaches, 4
software
antivirus software, 7, 86-87, 97
malware protection software, 86-87, 97
Southwest Airlines website, 45
spam (junk email)
company email lists, shopping (online) security, 166-167
MacOS, 101
Spam Bully 4, 97
Spam Hero software/online service, 97
Square Cash money transfer service, 126
Sticky Password password manager, 32
Stocks app (MacOS), 294
storing
backup files online, 95
cloud-based storage
choosing, 282
deleting content from, 305
Google Drive, 304
Internet connections and, 280
OneDrive (Microsoft), 283-286, 304
phishing schemes, 302
passwords, 40
photos
Amazon Prime Photos service, 250
cloud-based photo services, 248-250, 253-254
Flickr service, 250
Google Photos service, 248-249
Photobucket service, 250
Smugmug service, 250
Snapfish service, 250
remote storage, 278
strangers, communicating with on social media, 193
subfolders (bookmarks), 72
surfing the Internet. See web browsers
Symantec Norton Security, 87
syncing photos, 248
T
tablets
Android-based smartphones/tablets
Cellular Data Roaming, 326
Google Photos service, 248-249
History folder (Chrome (Google) web browser), 69
privacy, 61
Wi-Fi Direct, 333
banking apps, 124
Camera app, 247
History folder (Safari web browser), 69
iPads
Cellular Data Roaming, 326
iPhones
Content & Privacy Restrictions menu, 310, 318
Location Services, 320
Lock screen, 309
Privacy submenu (Settings), 321
wireless connections, managing, 325
Wi-Fi Direct, 333
Wi-Fi hotspots, 326
tagging people in photos, 268-274
third-party cookies, 45
Titan Security Key Kit, two-factor authentication, 79
Touch ID, iPhone/iPad security, 21, 25, 309-311, 316
TripAdvisor.com website, 168
turning off
Cellular Data Roaming, 326
geotagging in mobile devices
Android-based smartphones/tablets, 233-236
Facebook, 236
Instagram, 237
Twitter, 236
Instagram features, 218
Twitter features, 218
Twitter, 184
accounts
deleting, 223
audiences, 186
geotagging, 236
hashtags and, 217
photos
sharing, 255
tagging in, 238
turning off features, 218
usernames, 218
What’s Happening tweet composition screen, 236
two-factor authentication, 78-79
Facebook accounts, 193
U
unauthorized physical access to computers/mobile devices, preventing, 85
unsubscribing from company email lists, shopping (online) security, 166-167
unwanted calls, blocking
Android smartphones/tablets, 337-338
apps, 333
UPC barcodes, price comparison websites, 177
updating
Android smartphones/tablets, 324-325
Facebook profiles, 203
product descriptions, shopping (online) security, 163-164
URL (website addresses)
https:// in URL, shopping (online) security, 172
verifying, 160
web browsers and, 38
user accounts
managing
security, 9
usernames and social media, 218
V
verifying
return policies, shopping (online) security, 170
website URL, 160
Virus Cleaner: Antivirus Cleaner (MAX Security), 87
viruses and antivirus software, 86-87, 97
voice assistants. See Siri
VPN (Virtual Private Networks), 8, 78
banking (online), 139-140, 326
CyberGhost VPN, 140-141, 144, 147
downloading
email, sending, 96
ExpressVPN, 140
installing
NordVPN, 140
Norton WiFi Privacy, 140
PrivateVPN, 140
remote access VPN, 140
W
Walmart.com website, 168
weak passwords, 32
web browsers, 36
ad-blockers, 55
bookmarks, 70
Chrome (Google) web browser, 71-73
Edge (Microsoft) web browser, 71, 74
organizing, 72
Chrome (Google), 16
accessing bookmarks, 73
cookies, 51
creating bookmarks, 71
downloading, 42
Incognito mode, 58
plug-ins (extensions), 76
Privacy mode, 61
Cliqz, 43
cookies
accepting, 44
advertising and, 54
first-party cookies, 45
reviewing, 45
downloading, 42
DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser, 308
accessing bookmarks, 74
creating bookmarks, 71
downloading, 42
History folder, 64
plug-ins (extensions), 76
Privacy (InPrivate) mode, 56
ad-blockers, 55
directory websites, 76
features of, 40
downloading, 42
plug-ins (extensions), 76
Chrome (Google) web browser, 66-69
deleting past activities, 68-69
Edge (Microsoft) web browser, 64
Opera, 16
downloading, 42
plug-ins (extensions), 76
privacy and, 43
ad-blockers, 55
directory websites, 76
Chrome (Google) web browser, 58, 61
Edge (Microsoft) web browser, 56
Privacy Cleaner, 77
Reading Lists, 73
role of, 16
Safari, 16
accessing bookmarks, 74
cookies, 50
creating bookmarks, 72
downloading, 42
iCloud and, 292
Keychain feature, 293
plug-ins (extensions), 76
Samsung Internet browser, 42
search engines and, 38
security
passwords, 40
URL (website addresses) and, 38
web pages
Reading Lists, 73
websites
addresses. See URL
cookies, shopping (online) security, 169-170
fake websites, shopping (online) security. See also phishing schemes
https:// in URL, shopping (online) security, 172
lock symbol, shopping (online) security, 172
price comparison websites, 173-174, 177-178
Reading Lists, 73
security, 160
spoofing attacks, 152
URL, 38
https:// in URL, shopping (online) security, 172
verifying, 160
Wells Fargo Bank
mobile app, 124
phishing schemes, 118
What’s Happening tweet composition screen (Twitter), 236
Wi-Fi connections, security, 8
Wi-Fi Direct (Android smartphones/tablets), 333
Windows 10 PC
Edge (Microsoft) web browser, 16, 41
downloading, 42
History folder, 64
plug-ins (extensions), 76
Privacy (InPrivate) mode, 56
email security, 99
Firefox (Mozilla) web browser, 41
Mail app, 99
OneDrive (Microsoft)
file status options, 286
recovering deleted files, 304
security
email, 99
user accounts, managing, 10-12
wireless connections, managing, 325
Wi-Fi Direct, 333
Wi-Fi hotspots, 326
X - Y - Z
Yahoo! Mail, 85
security settings, 109
two-factor authentication, 121
Zelle money transfer service, 126
ZeroSpam, 97
Zoolz cloud-based backup solution, 95