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resources enable home users to learn general information
about cyber security to protect their computers. The
resources include educational videos, links to obtaining
free computer security checks, and documents that can be
downloaded. These resources target all home users by
providing easy-to-understand information.
http://www.wiredsafety.org/
The world's largest Internet safety, help and education
organization.
Free Computer Security Check: Many computer security
vendors offer free computer security checks for your
computer. Visit a link below to check your computer for
known viruses, spyware, and more and discover if your
computer is vulnerable to cyber attacks
Symantec
McAfee
TrendMicro
Audit
My PC
National Cyber Security Alliance: The NCSA is a
collaborative effort among experts in the security,
non-profit, academic and government field established
to provide free resources to help secure cyber space.
Glossary: A useful resource for defining both
technical and non-technical terms in cyber security
Top 8 Cyber Security Practices: NCSA's top 8
practices for securing your computer and/or network from
viruses, hackers, identity theft, and more
NCSA Brochure: NCSA's official brochure including
pertinent information on the organization and its
mission
Safe at Any Speed (FTC): Information to protect your
computer and remain safe while using a high-speed online
connection. Includes tips for securing your computer
IWS —
The Internet Warfare Site: An online resource for
users to use to protect their computers from cyber
attack
Phishing and
Virus Bookmarks (NIST): Available for distribution,
these bookmarks provide information on phishing and
viruses that may affect your systems
Posters (Children
and
Teens): These posters created for children and teens
are available for download
Microsoft Home User Guidebook: A useful resource
produced by Microsoft to help home users secure their
computers
Security for Consumers:
Safe at Any Speed: How to Stay Safe Online if You Use
High-Speed Internet Access
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/online/safeonline.htm
and
.pdf
Dialing Up to the Internet: How to Stay Safe Online
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/dialupalt.htm
and
.pdf
Detect, Protect, Dis-infect: Consumers Online Face Wide
Choices in Security Products
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/idsalrt.htm
Are You A Safe Cyber Surfer? (NAPS article)
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/infosecurity/popups/NAPSDewie.html
Identity Theft for small business:
http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft/
Holiday Shopping:
Holiday Shopping Online? Wrap Up a Good Buy!
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/shopalrt.htm
and
.pdf
Holiday Shopping on the Internet: Discovering Which Web
Sites Are Naughty Or Nice (NAPS article)
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/naps/naps_holiday.pdf
Online Shopping Tips (Bookmark)
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/misc/holiday-b.pdf
E-Commerce generally:
Internet Auctions: A Guide for Buyers and Sellers
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/online/auctions.htm
and
.pdf
Shop Online Safely
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/online/cybrsmrt.htm
and
.pdf
Spam:
You've Got Spam: How to "Can" Unwanted Email
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/online/inbox.htm
Ready to Pop Your Top Over "Pop Up Spam?" Here's How to
Make it Stop
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/popalrt.htm
and
.pdf
Who's Spamming Who? Could it be You?
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/whospamalrt.htm
and
.pdf
The "Nigerian" Scam: Costly Compassion
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/nigeralrt.htm
How Not to Get Hooked by a 'Phishing' Scam
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/phishingalrt.htm
and
.pdf
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