Internet Safety
Links to Resources for Internet Safety
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General Internet safety websites and resources
- WiredSafety.org, an extensive global resource on Internet safety
- OnGuardOnline.gov, maintained by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and includes games, videos, and information on various topics
- NetLingo.com, for the latest Internet terms and text and chat acronyms
- Reputation.com, to remove personal information from websites
- StrongPasswordGenerator.com, to create stronger passwords
Independent reviewers of software programs
Email scams, spam, and phishing
- Email Scams from FBI.gov
- Email and Web Scams: How to Protect Yourself from Microsoft.com
- Phishing from OnGuardOnline.gov
- Spam Blocker Software from FireTrust.com
Browsing security
- P2P Security from OnGuardOnline.gov
- Safe Downloads from CNET.com
- Internet Explorer download page, for information on IE's privacy features
- Firefox's Privacy Page, for an overview tour of Firefox's privacy features
- Explore the Chrome Browser, to learn more about Chrome's privacy features
Online banking, shopping, selling, and other financial transactions
- Online Shopping from OnGuardOnline.gov
- SafeShopping.org from the American Bar Association
- Better Business Bureau Online, for researching businesses
- Safety Tips for Selling Things on the Internet from iLookBothWays.com
Online dating
- Online Dating Safety Tips from OnlineDatingMagazine.com
- 11 Safety Tips for Online Dating from iLookBothWays.com
Social networking
- Online Privacy & Technology from PrivacyRights.org (how privacy is affected by technology)
- Albion.com and NetworkEtiquette.net, for resources on Netiquette
Internet addiction
- NetAddiction.com
- Internet Addiction Test from NetAddiction.com
- Other Self Tests for Internet-Related Addictions from NetAddiction.com
- Internet Addiction - Signs, Symptoms, Treatment, and Self-Help from HelpGuide.org
Wireless and mobile device safety
- Wireless-Safety.org, for information on securing a wireless network
- MobileBeyond.net, for an article on the cell phone and brain cancer debate
- Hotspot Location Resources from GoDISH.com, for a list of articles about Wi-Fi radiation, wireless security, and other wireless hotspot information.