Cyber Security and Safety Tips
Security
Cyber Security and Safety Tips
Below are links to US-CERT publications. These are excellent resources for anyone who is concerned about cyber security.
General information
- Why is Cyber Security a Problem?
- Guidelines for Publishing Information Online
- Understanding Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
General security
- Choosing and Protecting Passwords
- Understanding Anti-Virus Software
- Understanding Firewalls
- Coordinating Virus and Spyware Defense
- Debunking Some Common Myths
- Good Security Habits
- Safeguarding Your Data
- Real-World Warnings Keep You Safe Online
- Keeping Children Safe Online
Attacks and threats
- Dealing with Cyberbullies
- Understanding Hidden Threats: Corrupted Software Files
- Understanding Hidden Threats: Rootkits and Botnets
- Preventing and Responding to Identity Theft
- Recovering from Viruses, Worms, and Trojan Horses
- Recognizing and Avoiding Spyware
- Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks
- Understanding Denial-of-Service Attacks
- Identifying Hoaxes and Urban Legends
- Avoiding the Pitfalls of Online Trading
Email and communication
- Understanding Your Computer: Email Clients
- Using Caution with Email Attachments
- Reducing Spam
- Benefits and Risks of Free Email Services
- Benefits of Blind Carbon Copy (BCC)
- Understanding Digital Signatures
- Using Instant Messaging and Chat Rooms Safely
- Staying Safe on Social Network Sites
Mobile devices
- Protecting Portable Devices: Physical Security
- Protecting Portable Devices: Data Security
- Using Caution with USB Drives
- Securing Wireless Networks
- Cybersecurity for Electronic Devices
- Defending Cell Phones and PDAs Against Attack
Privacy
- How Anonymous Are You?
- Protecting Your Privacy
- Understanding Encryption
- Effectively Erasing Files
- Supplementing Passwords
Safe browsing
- Understanding Your Computer: Web Browsers
- Evaluating Your Web Browser's Security Settings
- Shopping Safely Online
- Browsing Safely: Understanding Active Content and Cookies
- Understanding Web Site Certificates
- Understanding Internationalized Domain Names
- Understanding Bluetooth Technology
- Avoiding Copyright Infringement
Software and applications