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Online Security

It is vital to protect your yourself and your computer from unauthorized access and malware. Please follow these basic steps to increase the level of security on your computer.

Step 1: Install a Personal Firewall.
Protect your computer from unauthorized access. A firewall can: block intrusion attempts and unwanted inbound traffic, control what programs are allowed to access the Internet, and log inbound/outbound traffic. Learn more about firewalls.

Step 2: Download Critical Updates.
Download and install critical updates for your OS. Check for new updates on a weekly basis or set your computer to download updates automatically. These free updates include fixes, patches, and service packs. Learn more about critical updates.

Step 3: Use Up-To-Date Antivirus/Antispyware.
Antivirus software can identify, contain, and if possible, repair files on your computer that are infected with a virus, worm, or other malicious program. Real-time scanning can help keep your computer from being infected. Learn more about antivirus/antispyware.

Online Safety Guide for Parents

  Parents are increasingly faced with the challenge of keeping their children safe in today’s online world. Inappropriate websites, cyberpredators, cyberbullies, social engineering and identity theft are just some of the many threats children now face. However, with the proper resources and involvement, you can help protect your children. If you are not sure where to start, Oak Center Wireless is here to help.

  • Get Involved. Be part of your children’s online world. Know what sites they are visiting and who they are chatting with. Educate your children regarding the online dangers. Below you’ll find a list of abbreviations that are commonly used in online chat to help you “translate.”

  • Talk to your children regarding their surfing habits. Invite an open dialogue between you and your children regarding their surfing habits. The more comfortable they feel talking to you, the better chance they will come to you when issues arise.

  • Let the computer help you. Consider using parental control software to limit the websites your child can access. This is especially helpful for younger children who can accidentally access inappropriate content.

  • Keep the computer in a centralized location. A location such as the family room, living room, or den helps foster family discussion about what’s on the Internet. It will also provide easy access so you can make sure your children aren’t viewing anything inappropriate.

  • Set time limits for online access. Sure it’s fun to chat, play games, or shop online. However, it can also consume all of your children’s free time. You can help your children remember that there is a real world offline. Have your children get involved with after-school or extra curricular activities. Take them to the pool or skating rink. Create a family board game night.

  • Allow your children to use approved instant messengers and chat rooms. It’s okay to allow your children to chat online, but set boundaries. Configure instant messengers (IM) not to accept messages from strangers. Approve your children’s IM buddy list. Know at all times who your children are chatting with. Use web filtering software to block unauthorized chat rooms.

  • Apply safety rules to online and offline worlds. Many children believe they are safe just because they are behind a monitor. That is simply a false sense of security. Just as you educate your children about talking to strangers in person, you’ll want to teach them about talking to strangers online. It’s important to provide guidelines on giving out personally identifiable information and whom to contact when they feel threatened.

  • Talk to other parents. Talk to your coworkers, friends, etc. Find out what they are doing to keep their children safe while online.

  • Utilize online resources. Sites such as NetNanny.com, Netsmartz.org, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and Onguardonline.gov provide excellent online safety information.


    Common Online Chat Terms
    A/S/L – age, sex, location
    FMTYEWTK – far more than you ever wanted to know
    H&K – hug and kiss
    ILU – I love you
    IRL – in real life
    KIT – keep in touch
    KOL – kiss on lips
    LTR – long term relationship
    NAZ – name, address, zip
    NP – nosy parents
    P911 – my parents are coming
    PA – parent alert
    PAL – parents are listening
    PANB – parents are nearby
    PIR – parents in room
    PM – private message
    POS – parents over shoulder
    RL – real life
    SETE – smile ear to ear
    SMEM – send me an email
    TOY – thinking of you
    XOXO – hugs and kisses
    YTTT – you telling the truth

    For a more comprehensive list of online chat terms, please visit the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at:

    http://www.missingkids.com/adcouncil/pdf/lingo/onlinelingo.pdf




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