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These 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.
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
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
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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