Though the internet and social media have been used by the public for decades, the concept of privacy still lacks a modern application to the online world. Digital privacy, therefore, is still very much a legal frontier.
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The Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) in partnership with the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), NASA Langley Research Center and NASA Wallops Flight Facility and with the strong support of the Virginia Governor’s office, is offering the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Takes Flight at Virginia’s Community Colleges initiative. STEM Takes Flight provides a suite of programs for Virginia community college students pursuing STEM majors (exclusive of allied health and business) and faculty in STEM disciplines statewide. Opportunities include $5,000 mentored scholarships, NASA paid onsite research experiences, paid industry internships, new courses and a NASA residential faculty professional development workshop. See links below for details on each of the STEM Takes Flight opportunities. The program is underwritten in large part by a two-year NASA Space Grant competitive award.
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Marshall Academy provides students the opportunity to obtain highly desirable industry recognized certifications, licensure, post-secondary course credit, and valuable career experiences with local business partners and leading national organizations in the greater Washington metropolitan area.
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Chantilly Governor’s STEM Academy is committed to developing the leaders of tomorrow by preparing all students to meet the high academic, scientific and technical skills, civic and workforce challenges of the 21st century.
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The Cybersecurity Internship Program is designed to give current students an opportunity to work alongside cyber leaders with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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CyberCorps®: Scholarship For Service (SFS) - Through this program, the National Science Foundation and Department of Homeland Security issue scholarships to students to attend information assurance and cybersecurity degree programs at selected 4-year colleges and universities field in return for service in Federal, State, Local, or Territorial governments upon graduation.
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AFA CyberCamps were conceived to supplement CyberPatriot's annual National Youth Cyber Defense Competition, which runs from October to March, and to allow educational institutions to engage students in cybersecurity education throughout the year.
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The CyberPatriot Elementary School Cyber Education Initiative (ESCEI) is a set of three fun, interactive learning modules aimed at increasing grade K-6 students’ awareness of online safety and cybersecurity principles.
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Once you know that your machine is infected with a Trojan Horse or virus (or if your machine is exhibiting unexpected behavior and you suspect that something is wrong), what can you do? This paper includes steps that may help save your computer and files.
Attacks & Threats
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Malware
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This article gives several tips and tricks brainstormed by the best and brightest across the world to help protect your phone while in use.
Security & Privacy
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Mobile Devices
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This article provides information on the specific type of malware called, "Ransomware" and gives information on how this type of virus works, how most users end up getting it, and what to look out for when browsing the internet.
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General Information
General Safety
This resource provides guidance on the analysis of methodologies for evaluating security risks associated with modems and their use in an organization and for creating a defense-in-depth architecture that protects the system components that use modems for connectivity.
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Patches are important to resolve security vulnerabilities and functional issues. This resource recommends patch management practices for consideration and deployment by industrial control systems asset owners.
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Patch Management
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This resource is intended to support and encourage the application of best practices for control systems security and describes the details of an information security attack known as cross-site scripting which could be used against control systems.
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Cross-Site Scripting
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This document addresses the need for guidance in creating such firewalls. There are a significant number of different solutions used by the industry and the security effectiveness of these can vary widely. In general, architectures that allow the establishment of a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between the enterprise network and SCADA/PCN network will provide the most effective security solution.
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Firewalls
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This resource presents recommendations to help those facilities that use control systems better prepare for and respond to a cyber incident regardless of source, suggests ways to learn from incidents and to strengthen the system against potential attacks.
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Incident Response
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This resource provides 10 practical lessons businesses can learn from the FTC's 50+ data security settlements.
Businesses
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Security
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This resource provides insight into some of the more prominent cyber risk issues, provides commentary on how mitigation strategies can be developed for specific problems and provides direction on how to create a defense-in-depth security program for control system environments.
Reports & Guidance
Control Systems
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The Traffic Light Protocol (TLP) is a set of designations used to ensure that sensitive information is shared with the correct audience. It employs four colors to indicate different degrees of sensitivity and the corresponding sharing considerations to be applied by the recipient(s).
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Security
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In this resource, US-CERT recommends that organizations routinely evaluate how to integrate best practices into their current environments to achieve these objectives.
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Security
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Although copyright may seem to be a purely legal issue using unauthorized files could have security implications. This resource will help you minimize the risks to your computer, make sure you have permission to use any copyrighted information and only download authorized files.
Email & Online Communications
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This resource notes ten important things you can do to make your home computer more secure. While no individual step will completely eliminate your risk, these practices will make your home computer’s defense strong and minimize the threat of malicious activity.
General Information
General Safety
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Cyber Security
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This resource provides recommendations that you can use to facilitate more efficient and effective storage encryption solutions, design, implementation and management for Federal departments and agencies.
Businesses
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Encryption
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This Interagency Report (IR) will assist small business management to understand how to provide basic security for their information systems and networks.
Businesses
Professional
Security
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This resource provides IPv6 tips to assist network defenders with the security implications of IPv6 deployment.
Reports & Guidance
Advanced Security
This resource provides concrete guidance about using open source tools and techniques to independently identify common SQL injection vulnerabilities mimicking the approaches of attackers at large. The paper also highlights testing tools and illustrates the critical results of testing.
Reports & Guidance
Advanced Security
This resource provides background about SQL injection, helps users understand more about detection and provides guidance about best practices to minimize the risks associated with this attack vector.
Reports & Guidance
Advanced Security
This resource contains information to help your organization detect and deter malicious insider activity.
Businesses
Professional
Security
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In this resource, US-CERT recommends that organizations routinely evaluate how to integrate best practices into their current environments to achieve these objectives.
Businesses
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Security
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This resource provides basic guidelines and security safeguard concepts that can be applied to public facing websites to reduce the attack surface area or mitigate the effects of a compromise.
Businesses
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Security
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This advisory provides additional information about the campaign as well as recommendations to stakeholders in the hospitality sector to both better secure publicly available computers and advise end users of the risk they accept when accessing these machines.
Businesses
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Malware
NCCIC, USSS, and third-party partners have issued an advisory regarding a Point-of-Sale malware dubbed "Backoff" which has been discovered exploiting businesses' administrator accounts remotely and exfiltrating consumer payment data.
Businesses
Professional
Malware
This resource addresses the top five questions every Chief Executive Officer should be asking when managing cyber risk at their company.
Businesses
Professional
Security
Useful Link
This resource (1) describes the risks you should understand and look for when partnering with cloud providers and (2) describes actions you can take to mitigate these risks.
Businesses
Professional
Cloud Computing
These web pages in this resource provides insight on how to manage security at the enterprise level.
Businesses
Professional
Security
Useful Link
This resource examines data with respect security management challenges . It also highlights consequences, negative impacts and ramifications due to data compromise and discusses effective security management approaches and strategies to address the issues and to mitigate risks.
Businesses
Professional
Security
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This resource is a tool that can be used to create and save a custom cyber security plan for your company, choosing from a menu of expert advice to address your specific business needs and concerns.
Businesses
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Security
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The Social Media Cyber-Vandalism Toolkit: Readiness Recovery Response provides guidance and security practices to small businesses using these tools in their online operations.
Businesses
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Social Networking
This resource provides the top tools and resources for small business owners.
Businesses
Professional
Security
Useful Link
This resource provides the top ten cybersecurity user tips.
Businesses
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Security
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Theft of digital information has become the most commonly reported fraud surpassing physical theft. This resource addresses businesses' responsibility for ensuring their own cybersecurity, creating a culture of security that will enhance business and consumer confidence.
Businesses
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Security
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Does your company use personal information? Don't collect more than you need and only hold it as long as you have a business need for it. This resource contains the first lesson in the Start with Security series.
Businesses
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Security
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This resource, NISTIR 7621, is intended to help small businesses and small organizations implement the fundamental components of an effective information security program.
Businesses
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Security
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This resource addresses the Red Flags Rule which requires many businesses and organizations to implement a written identity theft prevention program designed to detect signs of identity theft in their day-to-day operations take steps to prevent the crime and mitigate its damage.
Businesses
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Identity Theft
This resource provides practical tips for businesses on creating and implementing a plan for safeguarding personal information.
Businesses
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Identity Theft
Most businesses collect and store sensitive information about their employees and customers. This resource addresses the use of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) file sharing software in your business, the security implications you should consider and how to minimize the risks associated with it.
Businesses
Professional
Social Networking
These days it is almost impossible to be in business and not have personally identifying information about your customers or employees. This resource helps you prevent having this information fall into the wrong hands which could put them at risk for identity theft.
Businesses
Professional
Identity Theft
This resource provides a step-by-step plan for determining if your company is covered by the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA) and how to comply with the rule.
Businesses
Professional
Children's Safety
This resource provides 10 practical lessons businesses can learn from the FTC's 50+ data security settlements.
Businesses
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Security
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Digital signatures are a way to verify that an email message is really from the person who supposedly sent it and that it hasn't been changed. This resource will help you to understand this security feature.
Email & Online Communications
Digital Signatures
This resource advises how to protect yourself from email scams by understanding what they are, what they look like, how they work and what you can do to avoid them.
Email & Online Communications
Using Email
When you get a flood of messages from friends and family or they are getting emails from you with seemingly random links or messages with urgent pleas to wire you money, your email or social media account might have been taken over. This resource will help you regain control.
Email & Online Communications
Using Email
Although in many situations it may be appropriate to list email recipients in the To: or CC: fields sometimes using the BCC: field may be the most desirable option. This resource addresses the benefits of using BCC:.
Email & Online Communications
Using Email
Email attachments are a popular and convenient way to send documents, but they are also a common source of viruses. This resource will show you how to use caution when opening attachments, even if they appear to have been sent by someone you know.
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Using Email
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Although free email services are convenient for sending personal correspondence, this resource addresses how you should not use them to send messages containing sensitive information.
Email & Online Communications
Using Email
The main difference between email clients is the user interface. Regardless of which software you decide to use, you should always follow good security practices when reading or sending email. This resource will help you to better understand these security practices.
Email & Online Communications
Using Email
Reinforcing the fact that the Internet is a public domain, this resource helps you to avoid putting anything online that you don't want the public to see or that you may want to eventually retract.
Email & Online Communications
Social Networking
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Although they offer a convenient way to communicate with other people, there are dangers associated with tools that allow real-time communication. This resource will help you to better understand how to use these tools safely.
Email & Online Communications
Social Networking
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Social networking is a way for people to connect and share information with each other online using mobile devices, applications and websites. This resource will help you to safely connect with the millions of people worldwide who regularly access these types of services.
Email & Online Communications
Social Networking
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The popularity of social networking sites continues to increase especially among teenagers and young adults. This resource focuses on how the nature of these sites introduces security risks and how you should take certain precautions to protect yourself.
Email & Online Communications
Social Networking
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Infrastructure
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The monthly intelligence report provides the latest analysis of cyber security threats trends and insights from the Symantec intelligence team concerning malware spam and other potentially harmful business risks.
Reports & Guidance
Security
Useful Link
This resource provides insight into Ransomware, a category of malicious software which, when run, disables the functionality of a computer in some way and displays a message that demands payment to restore functionality.
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Malware
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This resource provides information about the Crisis malware, which is an advanced malware that runs on both Windows and Mac computers, has information-stealing functionality and has the ability to record both audio and visual information from the computers microphone and webcam.
Reports & Guidance
Malware
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Madware and malware are two types of Android security risks that have had a consistent presence over the past few years and have been found in apps hosted both on Google Play and on third-party app stores. This resource will help you to understand and avoid these risks.
Reports & Guidance
Malware
This resource examines eight of the most common and sophisticated financial Trojans in circulation in 2013.
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Malware
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Point-of-sale malware is now one of the biggest sources of stolen payment cards for cybercriminals. This resource shows how attackers have honed their methods, paving the way for the mega-breaches of 2013 and 2014 which compromised approximately 100 million payment cards in the US.
Reports & Guidance
Malware
This resource addresses distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks - attempts to deny a service to legitimate users by overwhelming the target with activity.
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Malware
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This resource takes a look at how ransomware works, not just from a technological point of view but also from a psychological viewpoint. It also looks at how these threats evolved, what factors make ransomware a major problem and where ransomware is likely to surface next.
Reports & Guidance
Malware
This resource contains remarks by FTC Commissioner Julie Brill at the European Institute.
Reports & Guidance
Security
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This resource provides tips for organizations under FTC jurisdiction to determine whether they need to design an identity theft prevention program.
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Identity Theft
This resource focuses on the Safeguards Rule which requires financial institutions to secure customer records and information. The law defines financial institution broadly to cover many businesses who might not describe themselves that way,
Reports & Guidance
Privacy
Under the Safeguards Rule financial institutions must protect the consumer information they collect. This resource will help you determine if your business is a financial institution under the Rule and, if so, how to take the necessary steps to be in compliance.
Reports & Guidance
Privacy
Any company or organization that collects personal information from customers or employees needs a security plan. This resource will help you learn about designing and implementing a plan tailor-made to your business.
Reports & Guidance
Security
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Do the settings on your servers open your system to misuse? This resource provides a few quick easy and no- or low-cost steps that can protect your computer systems from misuse and/or an influx of spam.
Reports & Guidance
Security
Useful Link
This resource provides practical tips for businesses on creating and implementing a plan for safeguarding personal information.
Reports & Guidance
Privacy
Most businesses collect and store sensitive information about their employees and customers. This resource addresses the use of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) file sharing software in your business, the security implications you should consider and how to minimize the risks associated with it.
Reports & Guidance
Security
Useful Link
These days it is almost impossible to be in business and not have personally identifying information about your customers or employees. This resource helps you prevent having this information fall into the wrong hands which could put them at risk for identity theft.
Reports & Guidance
Identity Theft
This resource provides a step-by-step plan for determining if your company is covered by the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA) and how to comply with the rule.
Reports & Guidance
Children's Safety
This resource provides advice for businesses about building security into products connected to the Internet of Things, including proper authentication, reasonable security measures and carefully considered default settings.
Reports & Guidance
Security
Useful Link
This resource provides 10 practical lessons businesses can learn from the FTC's 50+ data security settlements.
Reports & Guidance
Security
Useful Link
Under the FTC's Health Breach Notification Rule companies that have had a security breach must: 1. Notify everyone whose information was breached; 2. In many cases notify the media; and 3. Notify the FTC.
Reports & Guidance
Privacy
This resource provides guidance for businesses for complying with the FTC's Health Breach Notification Rule, detailing who's covered by the rule and what companies must do if they experience a breach of personal health records.
Reports & Guidance
Privacy
This resource describes the typical process used to commit a scheme that meets the needs of criminals who want to transport or launder stolen money as well as the consequences for mules and victims as a result of these schemes and includes advice to avoid becoming a mule or a victim.
Internet Crime
Money Mule Schemes
Wiring money is like sending cash. Once it's gone you can't get it back and it's nearly impossible to reverse the transfer, trace the money or track the recipients. This resource addresses why scammers often insist that people wire money.
Internet Crime
Money Transfer Scams
Millions of people use dating sites, social networking sites and chat rooms to meet people. And many forge successful relationships. But scammers also use these sites to meet potential victims. This resource addresses ways you can protect yourself from these types of scams.
Internet Crime
Dating Fraud
This resource focuses on how to protect yourself against Miracle Cure scams, products that claim to cure all kinds of serious health conditions usually don't work and could be dangerous.
Internet Crime
Medical Scams
This resource takes a look at bogus apartment rental scams, and provides guidance on how you can avoid becoming a victim of this new trend in online shopping scams.
Internet Crime
Real Estate Scams
There are plenty of legitimate mystery shopping opportunities out there, but legitimate companies won’t ask you to pay an application fee, nor will they ask you to deposit a check and wire money to someone else. This resource shows you how to protect yourself from these scams.
Internet Crime
Mystery Shopping Scams
This resource shows you how to protect yourself from Imposter Scams, where scammers may pose as people you know and trust and then make desperate appeals for cash to deal with an emergency.
Internet Crime
Imposter Scams
Wouldn't it be nice if you could lose weight simply by taking a pill wearing a patch or rubbing on a cream? Unfortunately, claims like that are almost always false and this resource will help you to better understand to spot these scams.
Internet Crime
Weight Loss Scams
This resource provides guidance on what to do when you see an offer for a free security scan, especially when faced with a pop-up an email or an ad that claims malicious software has already been found on your machine.
Internet Crime
Tech Support Scams
In a recent twist scam artists are using the phone to try to break into your computer. They call claiming to be computer techs associated with well-known companies like Microsoft. This resource will help you to recognize and protect yourself from this scam.
Internet Crime
Tech Support Scams
Internet Crime
Third Party Receiver of Funds
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Third Party Receiver of Funds
Spam is a common and often frustrating side effect to having an email account. Although you will probably not be able to eliminate it, this resource will show you ways to reduce it.
Internet Crime
Spam
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Spam
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Reshipping
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Reshipping
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Ponzi/Pyramid
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Ponzi/Pyramid
In a social engineering attack a hacker uses human interaction (social skills) to obtain or compromise information about an organization or its computer systems. This resource examines this trend, showing how hackers execute this attack.
Internet Crime
Phishing/Spoofing
When internet fraudsters impersonate a business to trick you into giving out your personal information it's called phishing. This resource shows what to look for when you receive an email, text or pop-up messages that asks for your personal or financial information.
Internet Crime
Phishing/Spoofing
This resource addresses social engineering and phishing attacks, providing guidance on how to protect your sensitive information from people who should not have access to that information.
Internet Crime
Phishing/Spoofing
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Phishing/Spoofing
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Phishing/Spoofing
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Nigerian Letter or 419
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Nigerian Letter or 419
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Lotteries
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Lotteries
Investment opportunities that claim to be low risk and high reward almost always are frauds. This resource shows you how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of one of these scams.
Internet Crime
Investment Fraud
This resource focuses on investment schemes, helping you to protect yourself from investment pitches that insist you act now, guarantees big profits, promises little or no financial risk or that demand you send cash immediately.
Internet Crime
Investment Fraud
Online trading can be an easy cost-effective way to manage investments. However online investors are often targets of scams. This resource shows you how to take precautions to ensure that you do not become a victim.
Internet Crime
Investment Fraud
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Investment Fraud
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Investment Fraud
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Internet Extortion
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Internet Extortion
Identity theft protection services can help you monitor your accounts, place fraud alerts or freezes on your credit reports or remove your name from marketing mailing lists. This resource provides guidance on what you need to know before you sign up for one.
Internet Crime
Identity Theft
Identity theft, or identity fraud, is a crime that can have substantial financial and emotional consequences. This resource shows you how to take precautions with your personal information; and if you become a victim, how to act immediately to minimize the damage.
Internet Crime
Identity Theft
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Citizen
This resource focuses on protecting your personal information in an effort to reduce your risk of identity theft, and the four main ways to do it: knowing your audience; securely storing and disposing information; asking questions; and maintaining digital security.
Internet Crime
Identity Theft
This resource is a robust set of proactive and reactive rules to fraud-proof and protect your good name. The “21 Rules You Must Use” are the most important things you need to do now and on an ongoing basis to prevent identity theft.
Internet Crime
Identity Theft
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Identity Theft
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Identity Theft
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Identity Theft
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Escrow Services Fraud
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Escrow Services Fraud
If you're considering a work-at-home opportunity ask questions and do some research before committing yourself or any money to the "opportunity". This resource will help you to better understand these scams and how to avoid them.
Internet Crime
Employment/Business Opportunities
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Employment/Business Opportunities
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Employment/Business Opportunities
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Parcel Courier Email Scheme
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Parcel Courier Email Scheme
You should be very skeptical about broad claims to wipe out your debt; debt negotiation can be risky and it can have a serious long-term effect on your ability to get credit. This resource addresses the scams that surround this service.
Internet Crime
Debt Elimination
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Debt Elimination
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Debt Elimination
This resource examines pay-in-advance credit offers, offers where you are asked to pay money in exchange for a guaranteed line of credit, and provides guidance on how to protect yourself from being a victim of this scheme.
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Credit Card Fraud
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Credit Card Fraud
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Credit Card Fraud
This resource addresses fake check scams, depositing a check from a stranger and then wiring money back to them, and the consequences of being involved in them.
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Check Fraud
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Check Fraud
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Check Fraud
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Auction Fraud
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Auction Fraud
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Auction Fraud
As Americans become more reliant on modern technology we also become more vulnerable to cyberattacks. This resource addresses developing and utilizing the cybersecurity and law enforcement capabilities that are critical to safeguarding and securing cyberspace.
Internet Crime
General
Crooks use clever schemes to defraud millions of people around the globe every year. They often combine sophisticated technology with age-old tricks to get people to send money or give out personal information. Use this resource to help you avoid common scams.
Internet Crime
General
To share files, like games and music, through a peer-to-peer (P2P) network, you download software that connects your computer to other computers running the same software – sometimes giving access to millions of computers at a time. This resource addresses the risks associated with this software.
Operating Systems & Software
File Sharing Technology
Wi-Fi hotspots in coffee shops libraries airports hotels universities and other public places are convenient but often they're not secure. If you connect to a Wi-Fi network and send information through websites or mobile apps it might be accessed by someone else. This resource shows how to protect yourself.
Security & Privacy
Wireless Networks
Today’s home network may include a wide range of wireless devices, from computers and phones, to IP Cameras, smart TVs and connected appliances. This resource shows you how to take basic steps to secure your home network, which will help protect your devices – and your information – from compromise.
Security & Privacy
Wireless Networks
A cookie is information saved by your web browser the software program you use to visit the web. This resource shows how they can be used by companies to track your behavior across sites as well as to customize your browsing experience or to deliver ads targeted to you.
Security & Privacy
Browsing
When you're thinking of upgrading to a new mobile phone or device, or returning one that didn't work out for you, it's important to delete any personal information you stored on the device. This resource focuses on how this practice will protect your from cyber threats.
Security & Privacy
Mobile Devices
Text message spam is to your cell phone what email spam is to your personal computer, and both may try to get you to reveal personal information. This resource focuses on how you can protect yourself from this risk.
Security & Privacy
Mobile Devices
Virtual worlds are computer-simulated online places where people use avatars (graphic characters) to represent themselves. While many virtual worlds say they're for adults only and try to verify that visitors are over 18 , this resource will help you to be aware of the risks involved.
Security & Privacy
Children's Safety
Tweens (kids ages 8 to 12) begin exploring more on their own. They need to feel independent but not alone. It's important to be with them or at least nearby when they're online. Consider keeping the computer in an area where the child has access to you or another adult.
Security & Privacy
Children's Safety
Teens form their own values, begin to take on the values of their peers and are eager to experience more independence from their parents. This resource focuses on teaching them how to exercise judgment about using the net safely, securely and in accordance with their family ethic.
Security & Privacy
Children's Safety
Technology users are getting younger and younger, which means that supervision must be a top priority when allowing them to use computers, mobile phones, etc. This resource will help you to provide a safe online environment for your youngest users.
Security & Privacy
Children's Safety
If you're concerned about what your kids see when they surf the internet, using parental controls is a must. However, while they work well for young children, teens probably will be able to work around them. This resource shows how to gain more control over their internet usage.
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Children's Safety
The security of your computer can affect the safety of your online experience — and your kids'. This resource will help you talk to your kids about what they can do to help protect your computer and your family’s personal information.
Security & Privacy
Children's Safety
Anyone with a cell phone probably uses it to send and receive text messages and images; and so do our children. This resource addresses the similarities between texting and using email or instant messaging, and how most of the same etiquette and safety rules apply.
Security & Privacy
Children's Safety
As mobile phones become increasingly prevalent among younger users, this resource helps you to teach them to think about safety and responsibility when using these devices.
Security & Privacy
Children's Safety
Cyberbullying is bullying or harassment that happens online, and can happen in an email, a text message, a game or on a social networking site. This resource will help you to recognize and prevent Cyberbullying.
Security & Privacy
Children's Safety
Social networking sites, chat rooms, virtual worlds and blogs are how teens and tweens socialize online and it's important to help your child learn how to navigate these spaces safely. This resource focuses on applying real-world judgment to help minimize risks.
Security & Privacy
Children's Safety
When your kids begin socializing online, you may want to talk to them about certain risks. This resource will help you to talk to your kids about how they communicate – online and off – and encouraging them to engage in conduct they can be proud of.
Security & Privacy
Children's Safety
Children's identities are a consistent target for identity thieves and are used to get a job, government benefits, medical care, utilities, a car loan, etc. Use this resource to protect your kids' personal information and to minimize the damage that child identity theft can cause.
Security & Privacy
Children's Safety
Many kids play video games and, as their parent, you have ideas about what's right for them when they do. This resource focuses on the tools like game ratings and parental controls that help you learn about the games and make sure they're playing according to your rules.
Security & Privacy
Children's Safety
As a parent you have control over the personal information companies collect online from your kids under 13. The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act gives you tools to do that. This resource addresses how you can assert those rights.
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Children's Safety
The Internet is a part of our everyday lives and it's important to pay attention to what's online about you and take steps to ensure a positive personal and professional persona. Check out this resource to see what you can do for yourself and others to help stay safe online.
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General Safety
This resource is a tool that can be used to create and save a custom cyber security plan for your company, choosing from a menu of expert advice to address your specific business needs and concerns.
Security & Privacy
General Safety
Getting rid of your old computer? This resource shows you how you can ensure its hard drive doesn’t become a treasure chest for identity thieves.
Security & Privacy
General Safety
Many computer users rely on laptops and devices like smartphones and tablets because they are small and easily transported. But while this makes them convenient it also makes them an ideal target for thieves. This resource addresses how to protect both the machine and its information.
Security & Privacy
General Safety
Scammers, hackers and identity thieves are looking to steal your personal information and your money. This resource provides steps you can take to protect yourself like keeping your computer software up-to-date and giving out your personal information sparingly.
Security & Privacy
General Safety
Cyberbullying is bullying or harassment that happens online, and can happen in an email, a text message, a game or on a social networking site. This resource will help you to recognize and prevent Cyberbullying.
Attacks & Threats
Cyberbullying
Malware includes viruses, spyware and other unwanted software that gets installed on your computer or mobile device without your consent. This resources addresses how malware can cause your device to crash, monitor and control your online activity and deliver undesirable ads.
Attacks & Threats
Malware
Security software helps protect your computer and the personal information you have stored on it. This resource provides guidance on how to better understand and choose this software.
Operating Systems & Software
Security Software
When vendors become aware of vulnerabilities in their products, they often issue patches to fix the problem. This resource focuses on understanding how applying relevant patches to your computer as soon as possible ensures that your system is protected.
Operating Systems & Software
Patches
The operating system is the most fundamental program that runs on your computer. This resource will help you to better understand this program and how it is the basis for how everything else works.
Operating Systems & Software
Operating Systems
This resource discusses how carefully reading and understanding the EULA covering software before you install it can help you make an informed decision that takes into account any privacy and security issues.
Operating Systems & Software
License Agreements
Before accepting an end-user license agreement make sure you understand and are comfortable with the terms of the agreement. This resource will show you what to look for, as well as how to review these agreements.
Operating Systems & Software
License Agreements
File-sharing technology is a popular way for users to exchange, or "share," files. This resources addresses how using this technology makes you susceptible to risks such as infection, attack, or exposure of personal information.
Operating Systems & Software
File Sharing Technology
With the introduction of VoIP you can use the Internet to make telephone calls instead of relying on a separate telephone line. However, the technology does present security risks, so this resource will help you to understand how to protect yourself from those risks.
Operating Systems & Software
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
Cloud computing is a subscription-based service where you can obtain networked storage space and computer resources. The cloud makes it possible for you to access your information from anywhere at any time. Use this resource to ensure that you are using the cloud safely.
Professional
Public Servant
PDF
This resource provides home users an overview of the security risks and countermeasures associated with Internet connectivity especially in the context of always-on or broadband access services (such as cable modems and DSL) as well as traditional dial-up services.
Security & Privacy
Home Network Security
Citizen
Security & Privacy
Bluetooth
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Many electronic devices are now incorporating Bluetooth technology to allow wireless communication with other Bluetooth devices. This resource will help you understand what it is, what security risks it presents, and how to protect yourself.
Security & Privacy
Bluetooth
USB are reusable memory storage devices and are commonly referred to as flash drives or memory sticks. They've gotten so small and cheap and can store so much data they're literally everywhere, which is a problem according to security experts. This resource focuses on those problems.
Security & Privacy
USB Drives
USB drives are popular for storing and transporting data, but some of the characteristics that make them convenient also introduce security risks. This resource explores some of those risks.
Security & Privacy
USB Drives
Best Practice
If you’re using wireless technology or considering making the move to wireless, you should know about the security threats you may encounter. This resource highlights those threats and explains what you need to know to use wireless safely, both in the home and in public.
Security & Privacy
Wireless Networks
This resource provides a list of suggested steps that can potentially help secure your small office or home router.
Security & Privacy
Wireless Networks
Wireless networks, sometimes called WiFi, allow you to connect to the internet without relying on wires. This resource shows how to ensure that your wireless network is protected from unauthorized access.
Security & Privacy
Wireless Networks
Best Practice
Professional
Many people browse the Internet without much thought to what is happening behind the scenes. This resource shows how active content and cookies are common elements that may pose hidden risks when viewed in a browser or email client.
Security & Privacy
Browsing
This resource shows you how to check the security settings in your web browser to make sure they are at an appropriate level. While increasing your security may affect the functionality of some web sites, it could prevent you from being attacked.
Security & Privacy
Browsing
Best Practice
You may have been exposed to internationalized domain names (IDNs) without realizing it. While they typically do not affect your browsing activity, IDNs may give attackers an opportunity to redirect you to a malicious web page. This resource helps you to understand the risks associated with these domains.
Security & Privacy
Browsing
You may have been exposed to web site certificates if you have ever clicked on the padlock in your browser or been presented with a dialog box about an error on the certificate. This resource helps you understand what these certificates are and may help you protect your privacy.
Security & Privacy
Browsing
Security & Privacy
Browsing
Online shopping has become a popular way to purchase items without the hassles of traffic and crowds. This resource addresses the unique risks presented by the Internet and why it is important to take steps to protect yourself when shopping online.
Security & Privacy
Browsing
Best Practice
Citizen
Some of the more popular attacks that target online banking include phishing attacks malware and pharming. This resource describes all of these types of attacks and describes strategies you can use to ensure that your online banking experience is as safe as possible.
Security & Privacy
Browsing
This resource will help you configure your web browser for safer internet surfing. It is written for any person who works with limited information technology (IT) support and broadband (cable modem DSL) or dial-up connectivity.
Security & Privacy
Browsing
Web browsers allow you to navigate the internet and there are a variety of options available so you can choose the one that best suits your needs. This resource will help you to better understand those options.
Security & Privacy
Browsing