Big Bear Computer Club Events

Protecting Yourself And Your Identity Online

The Big Bear Computer Club will have as their guest speaker Norbert "Bob" Gostischa at their General Meeting at the Big Bear Discovery Center scheduled for Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 5:30 pm. Bob will be addressing how to protect yourself and your identity on line. It's common wisdom that avoiding suspicious web-based content and especially 'dodgy' websites will keep you safe on the Internet. Unfortunately, that sort of information is 'old and outdated technology'. Internet security (protecting both your computer and your identity online) can, however, be demystified. This presentation focuses on normal computer users, rather than "IT geeks," and clearly explains security myths, Internet dos and don'ts, the evolution of computer threats, and more. Join presenter Bob Gostischa, as he simplifies, clarifies, and demystifies your computer, making your Internet experience a safe one and explaining why even AARP recommends Avast!

Norbert "Bob" Gostischa, after a successful career in banking, enjoys his retirement as an enthusiast IT security expert, most notably for Avast Software, the creator of avast! antivirus software. The avast website has a discussion and help forum, where Bob has been helping with security-related issues since 2004, having contributed over 15,000 forum interactions. avast! is one of the most popular antivirus software's in the world. Avast has been making security software for over 20 years and has more than 130 million users worldwide.