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Security Measures
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Cookie Central 
 A site explaining the theory and practice behind Internet cookies, which are small programs some sites send to visiting computers to track usage. Find out how cookies are used, how they relate to privacy on the Web, and, if you want to, how to get rid of them. http://www.cookiecentral.com/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Internet, Web Design and Management Last updated Jul 21, 2000 Cyber Security Tips
This collection of publications offers tips for non-technical computer users on online security topics such as password protection, anti-virus software, firewalls, identity theft, online trading, instant messaging and chat rooms, social network websites, "cyberbullies," wireless networks, and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). From the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT), U.S. Department of Homeland Security. http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Internet Last updated Jun 20, 2006 Cybercrime
A clearinghouse of cybercrime information and resources. There are legal and policy issues, the federal code as it relates to this subject, telephone numbers to report the different types of computer crimes, a section for children, and more. From the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) of the United States Department of Justice. http://www.cybercrime.gov/ Topics: Computers, Crime, Internet, Web Design and Management Last updated Apr 11, 2002 Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
The "IC3's mission is to serve as a vehicle to receive, develop, and refer criminal complaints regarding the rapidly expanding arena of cyber crime." You can file a complaint using an online form on this site. Also includes a FAQ, a description of Internet crime schemes, and prevention tips in areas such as auction fraud, identity theft, and investment fraud. A partnership of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the National White Collar Crime Center. http://www.ic3.gov Topics: Crime, Internet Last updated Aug 28, 2008 New E-Scams & Warnings
This page lists alerts about scams and other warnings concerning malicious software (malware), viruses, phishing, e-mail schemes, threat and extortion e-mail messages, and more. Includes an option to get e-mail alerts when new warnings are posted on the page. From the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). http://www.fbi.gov/cyberinvest/escams.htm Topics: Computers, Internet Last updated Aug 5, 2008 OnGuard Online
This website "provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information." Browse fact sheets and other consumer material about topics such as identity theft, wireless security, spyware, social networking sites, investing online, and laptop security. Also includes video clips and quizzes. In English and Spanish. A partnership of several federal government organizations. http://onguardonline.gov/ Topics: Computers, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Internet Last updated Jun 9, 2008 Pharming: Is Your Trusted Web Site a Clever Fake?
Brief questions and answers about "pharming," the Internet scam in which "criminal hackers redirect Internet traffic from one Web site to a different, identical-looking site in order to trick you into entering your user name and password into the database on their fake site." The term is spelled with a "ph" because it is "part of an underground slang system." From Microsoft. http://www.microsoft.com/protect/yourself/phishing/pharming.mspx Topics: Computers, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Corruption & Fraud, Crime, Internet Last updated Jun 8, 2007 Safe Shopping
Tips for safe shopping online. Sections answer questions about security, privacy, payment, product, terms, delivery, records, complaints, and tips. From the American Bar Association. http://www.safeshopping.org/ Topics: Business, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Web Design and Management Last updated Nov 3, 2005 Securing Cyberspace for the 44th Presidency
Full text of a December 2008 report on cyberspace security. Major issues discussed include how "cybersecurity is now one of the major national security problems facing the United States," how "American values related to privacy and civil liberties" should be respected, and how "only a comprehensive national security strategy that embraces both the domestic and international aspects of cybersecurity will improve the situation." From the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS). http://csis.org/files/media/csis/pubs/081208_securingcyberspace_44.pdf Topics: Internet Last updated Jul 31, 2009 TRUSTe
This is another good, concise site about Internet safety and privacy. Web Users has consumer information including tips on using bulletin boards and chat rooms; credit cards and reporting; identity theft, passwords, and cookies; and more. Web Publishers has a model privacy statement, a newsletter with political and legal updates, and information on the "trustmark" which shows that a site conforms to TRUSTe's standards. http://www.truste.com/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Crime, Finance, Internet, Web Design and Management Last updated Sep 22, 2009 |
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