A GUIDE TO PROTECTING YOUR COMPUTER & YOUR IDENTITY


PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY ONLINE
When sitting at your computer "surfing the net", sending email messages, and participating in online forums, it’s easy to be lulled into thinking that your activities are private. Be aware that at any step along the way, your online messages can be intercepted and your activities monitored. Educate yourself on the risks as well as the measures you can take to protect yourself online.

Visit the following web pages to learn more about protecting your privacy online.

• Microsoft – Maintain Your Privacy
  www.microsoft.com/athome/security/privacy/
  
  
• EFF’s - Top 12 Ways to Protect Your Online Privacy
  www.eff.org/Privacy/eff_privacy_top_12.html
  
  
• CDT’s – Top 10 Ways to Protect Privacy Online
  www.cdt.org/privacy/guide/basic/topten.html
  
  
• BBB Online (Better Business Bureau) - Privacy Tips
  www.bbbonline.org/UnderstandingPrivacy/toolbox/tips.asp
  
  
• Microsoft – Chat and Messaging Safety
  www.microsoft.com/athome/security/chat/

PROTECT YOURSELF FROM IDENTITY THEFT