FCC, FTC Urge Public To Web Surf Safely
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski and FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz on Friday urged the public to take steps to protect themselves, their privacy, and their personal information online as part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. "The Internet has connected Americans to each other and the rest of the world like never before. But those connections can also be exploited by scammers, so consumers need to be alert for online fraud and safeguard their personal information," Genachowski said in a press release. "Consumers should stay alert, recognize the potential risks associated with cyber crimes and take some simple precautions to help reduce their chances of falling victim to scams."
Leibowitz noted his Commission is committed to protecting consumers by stopping con artists from committing fraud online, working to preserve the privacy of consumers' sensitive personal information, and educating people on how to use technology safely and securely through sites like OnguardOnline.gov. The FTC is also committed to working with the FCC to promote consumer protection in the online marketplace, he said. Some tips from the chairmen include: Use security software that updates automatically; keep operating systems and Web browsers up-to-date; keep passwords private and secure; always back-up important files.
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