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Internet Security
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The Internet is an invaluable resource for more information about Internet security, cybercrime, and related issues. We have provided links below to other Web sites that you may find useful. Please click on any of these links and a new window will open in your browser. When finished, simply close out the window. |
| The primary Web site of the Federal Trade Commission is a premiere resource for consumer protection, business guidance, anti-trust and economic issues, and more. |  |
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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
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Identity theft is one of the most prominent and potentially dangerous forms of fraud existent in today's society. Identity fraud is easy to perpetrate, difficult to resolve, and disturbingly wide spread. This official U.S. government site, maintained by the Federal Trade Commission, provides information on ways to minimize your risk, file complaints and review applicable laws.
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The National Fraud Information Center's searchable Web site contains a wealth of pertinent information, including statistics and tables, with specific site areas where you can report incidents of fraud, learn more about scams involving businesses, the elderly, and telemarketing. Additional links to other useful Web sites are also included. |
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Just what is cyber-terrorism? Check out this article which defines and explains the term and also offers commentary.
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This highly relevant article chronicles
how cybercriminals and terrorists utilize sophisticated technologies. From
illegal use of credit cards to theft of intellectual property, you'll learn
the many ways in which criminals can make use of today's high tech resources. |
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From the White House, the National
Strategy to Secure Cyberspace offers a plan to help citizens "to
secure the portions of cyberspace that they own, operate, control, or
with which they interact." This Web site will take you to the full
document which can be downloaded in the form of PDF files. |
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's US-CERT Web site offers both private citizens as well as corporate entities a highly valuable set of tools to prepare for and respond to all types of security threats and potential cyber-attacks to computer systems.
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If your system has been attacked by a virus or Trojan Horse, this site from US-CERT will give you the information you need to recover from the attack.
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FirstGov.govFirstGov, the U.S. government's official Web portal, offers a vast resource to citizens, businesses and non-profit organizations. The site slogan, "Get It Done Online!" pretty well sums up the focus of this valuable Web site. |
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Ccmostwanted.com exists to direct Internet users to appropriate law enforcement & legal assistance when an Internet situation or problem occurs, and provides the latest news & information related to Internet safety and cybercrime. |
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| This site includes links to U.S. laws and legislation regarding cybercrime and Internet safety, related news articles, and links to assist attorneys in locating cybercrime professionals. |  |
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