Security - Computers 

Computer Security Information

http://datacenter.cit.nih.gov/interface/interface220/security.html 

From the National Institutes of Health’s Center for Information Technology, this page links to groups and organizations that provide security information, articles and documents on security, electronic news, and frequently asked questions about security.

Cookie Central

http://www.cookiecentral.com/files.htm 

“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.

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."

SpyChecker

http://www.spychecker.com/spyware.html 

Spyware is programming that is put in someone's computer to secretly gather information about the user and to pass it on to companies or groups that want to know where you search and the type of products that you buy.  SpyChecker educates us about spyware and software that blocks it.

Symantec

http://www.symantec.com/security_response/index.jsp 

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.

Viruslist.com

http://www.viruslist.com 

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

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