Basic Computer Resources: Computer Security

Created by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Cyber Security Tips describe and offer advice about common security issues for non-technical computer users.

This website is a one-stop national resource provided by the FTC to learn about the crime of identity theft. It provides detailed information to help you deter, detect, and defend against identity theft.

Information and tips on how to keep yourself safe when using the internet, gaming on-line, using social media, and dealing with cyberbullying (provided by the WA State Attorney General's Office)

A good source for network security news, opinion, product comparisons and reviews.

OnGuardOnline.gov is the federal government’s website to help you be safe, secure and responsible online.

A website dedicated to listing current and popular internet scams, information regarding identity theft, and more.

Internet security information, tutorials, and reviews

A guide on basic tips to protect the information on your laptop.

Compares disk encryption software, software that is used to protect confidentiality of the data stored on a computer disk

An article that lists several software products, hardware tools, laptop tracking tools and services, and some security tips, most of which are free.

Tips on how to create a strong password

Some information on how you can set your Facebook privacy options to protect against online identity theft.

Though there are a thousand flavors of e-mail scams, the methods of detection are fairly straightforward. Here are five common types of scams and the clues you can use to spot them.

25 of the most common and easy to fix mistakes that people make when it comes to email security.

Recent scams and warnings updated by the FBI.