This page contains links to tips and tricks for staying secure online. "Do
not give sensitive information to anyone unless you are sure that they
are indeed who they claim to be and that they should have access to the
information." A good overview of email chain letters: what they are, and how to avoid being part of the problem. A good overview of spyware and adware: what they are, and how to avoid being victimized. Information Security - Tips & Tricks
Items are archived in reverse chronological order: the most recently archived items are at the top of this page, with progressively older items toward the bottom of the page.Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks (CERT)
Identifying Hoaxes and Urban Legends (CERT)
Recognizing and Avoiding Spyware (CERT)
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