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for taking your information off the web, please refer to the guide "Disappear Online: 24 Hour Doxx Response"

for simple ways to have more privacy in your digital communication, see "Digital Privacy"

for information on how to set up a secure password and use password managers, see "Passwords"

Cookie Central

http://www.cookiecentral.com/faq/#2.3

“Cookies are pieces of information generated by a Web server and stored in the user's computer, ready for future access.”  Unfortunately, the PC user doesn’t know about this “invasion.”  Cookie Central gives advice on blocking cookies and lists products that will help to evade them.

Cybersecurity

http://www.dhs.gov/topic/cybersecurity

From the US Department of Homeland Security, information about combating online crime and creating a safer cyber environment (a shared responsibility). October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. See the Department's page at https://www.cisa.gov/national-cyber-security-awareness-month.

Digital Privacy

http://nplwebguides.pbworks.com/w/page/134683776/Digital%20Privacy

Webguide on some simple ways to have more privacy in your digital communication.

Disappearing Online (or, 24 Hour Doxx Response)

http://nplwebguides.pbworks.com/w/page/134770293/Disappear%20Online%3A%2024%20Hour%20Doxx%20Response

Webguide detailing specific things to do to erase publicly available information about you on the internet.

Getnetwise

http://www.getnetwise.org 

Tips and tricks to help young people to guard against computer hackers, spam, identity thieves, and more.

How Computer Viruses Work

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/virus.htm 

"Electronic infection” (viruses, e-mail viruses, worms and Trojan horses) is explained, and links for finding more information or for getting tools to fight viruses are offered as well.

OnGuard Online

http://www.onguardonline.gov

"OnGuardOnline.gov provides practical 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."

Passwords

http://nplwebguides.pbworks.com/w/page/138631350/Passwords

Webguide explaining password security and how to set up a password manager.

Securing Your Web Browser

https://www.us-cert.gov/publications/securing-your-web-browser

Because web browsers are used so frequently, it is vital to configure them securely. Often, the web browser that comes with an operating system is not set up in a secure default configuration. This website gives Instructions for securing the most popular browsers.

Securelist.com

http://www.securelist.com/en 

Latest malware descriptions, a security glossary, a virus encyclopedia, alerts, news, and more.

Symantec

https://www.broadcom.com/support/security-center

Computer viruses are a constant threat.  Here you learn about the latest viruses, security advisories from the major software companies, and links to removal tools.

Viruses, Spyware, Malware, etc. Explained: Understanding Online Threats

http://bit.ly/1ER1ZP4

A brief brief, easy-to-understand guide to Internet threats.

You Got Hacked!

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2403134,00.asp

From PC Magazine, advice on what to do now.

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