If you use a public wireless network, don’t send information to any website that isn’t fully encrypted. Use anti-virus and anti-spyware software, and a firewall on your computer. Set your computer’s operating …

Lesson 1A: Ad Online Advertising This lesson will allow students to reflect on their online activities and explore how advertisers attempt to reach them through this medium. Objective Students will …

If you get a pop-up, call, spam email or any other urgent message about a virus on your computer, stop. Don’t click on any links or call a phone number. Don’t send any money. Don’t give anyone control of …

The security of your computer, phone, and other mobile devices can afect the safety of your online experience — and that of your kids. Malware could allow someone to steal your family’s personal or …

Protect yourself. Keep your computer security up to date and back up your data often. Consider multi-factor authentication — a second step to verify who you are, like a text with a code — for accounts …

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Start early. Young kids see their parents using all kinds of devices — and also might be playing games or watching shows on them. As soon as your child starts using a phone, mobile device, or computer, …

The security of your computer, phone, and other mobile devices can afect the safety of your online experience — and that of your kids. Malware could allow someone to steal your family’s personal or …

Net Cetera is posted at OnGuardOnline.gov, the federal government’s online safety website. You’ll find this presentation, as well as articles, videos, and more ideas to spread the word about kids’ online …

As a public service, the staff of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has prepared the following complete text of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), 15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. Although staff …