Sunday, April 4, 2010

Awesome Cyber Tipz

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

* Understanding Patches
* Understanding Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
* Risks of File-Sharing Technology
* Reviewing End-User License Agreements
* Understanding Your Computer: Operating Systems