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• AnonIC - A free resource for those in need of Internet privacy. The aim of this site is to educate Internet users how to protect their privacy at little or no cost.
• Business.gov : Information and Computer Security Guide - Provides links to plain language government resources that help businesses secure their information systems, protecting mission-critical data.
• Computer Security information for the rest of us. - Computer Security information in plain language. Learn how to protect your computer from viruses, spyware and spam.
• Consumer Guide to Internet Safety, Privacy and Security - Offers tips and advice for maintaining online privacy and security, and how to keep children safe online.
• EFS File Encryption Tutorial - Learn how to use the free Microsoft Encrypting File System (EFS) to protect your data and how to back-up your private key to enable data recovery.
• GRC Security Now - Provides access to weekly podcasts and whitpapers on topics like Windows Vista, computer security, virus advisories, and other interesting hacking topics.
• Home Network Security - Gives 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.
• How to Bypass Most Firewall Restrictions and Access the Internet Privately, a.k.a. The Surf At Work Page - This guide discusses a way an employee or student can securely access the Internet while at work or school, and also get around some common firewall restrictions that prevent using most networked programs.
• Internet Security Guide - Features articles on business and home user internet security including SSL certificates and network vulnerability scanning.
• OnGuard Online - Provides tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information.
• Online Privacy Alliance - A group of corporations and associations who work together to introduce and promote business-wide actions to foster protection of individuals' privacy online.
• Online Security Tips for Consumers of Financial Services - Advice for conducting secure online transactions.
• Open DNS - Free openly distributed DNS servers that provide greater reliability and security for business and home users surfing the web. These DNS servers attempt to detect phishing scams that are often times linked to from within unsolicitated emails.
• Outlook Express Security Tutorial - Learn how to backup your Outlook Express (OE) Email, investigate the Windows Registry and transfer your email account and rules settings to another PC.
• An Overview of E-Mail and Internet Monitoring in the Workplace - Complaince with the law that governs employer monitoring of employee Internet usage and personal e-mail in the workplace.
• Privacy Initiatives - Government Site that is run by the Federal Trade Commission. Information about how the government can help protect kids and the general public. It has lots of information about official policies.
• Protect Your Privacy and E-mail on the Internet - Guide to protecting privacy and personal information. Includes information on protecting passwords, e-mail software, IP numbers, encryption, firewalls, anti-virus software, and related resources.
• Spyware watch - Spyware information and tools.
• Stay Safe Online - Tools and resources to empower home users, small businesses, schools and universities to stay safe online.
• Staysafe.org - Educational site intended to help consumers understand both the positive aspects of the Internet as well as how to manage a variety of safety and security issues that exist online.
• SurferBeware.com - Internet safety, protecting online privacy, virus prevention, web security and e-mail tips.
• Susi - Information and advice to parents and teachers, about risks on the Internet and how to behave.
• Wired Safety - Offers advice about things that can go wrong online, including con artists, identity thieves, predators, stalkers, criminal hackers, fraud, cyber-romance gone wrong and privacy problems. Includes contact form.