Security Resources (links open in new window)
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Consumer.gov - Learn how to protect your identity and what to do if you've been victimized.
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FTC.gov - Meet Dewey the e-Turtle, who informs you of the latest ways to keep your computer secure.
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Getnetwise.org - Comprehensive site for information to help you keep your family safe while online.
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Netsmartz.org - The NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational safety resource from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and Boys & Girls Clubs of America for children (ages 5-17), parents, guardians, educators, and law enforcement that uses age-appropriate, 3-D activities to teach children how to stay safer on the Internet.
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OnGuardOnline.gov - Be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information with practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry.
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StaySafe.org - Staysafe.org is an educational site intended to help consumers manage a variety of safety and security issues that exist online.
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WiredKids.org - An online safety project for kids & teens featuring safety information through online and off-line projects, including Teen Angels, a national network of teen Internet safety volunteers.
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Microsoft Security Updates - Microsoft releases monthly security updates for manual and automatic download.
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Apple/Mac Security Updates - Apple will release security updates from time to time, and having the latest available system software version should improve the security of your system.
Tips for Wireless Security
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Use encryption
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Turn off identifier broadcasting
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Change the identifier on your router from the default
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Change your router's pre-set password for administration
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Allow only specific computers to access your wireless network
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Turn off your wireless network when you know you won't use it
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Don't assume that public "hot spots" are secure
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