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Internet Safety

      Use the information and websites below for informational purposes only.        

These are NOT intended as legal advice

  Protect Yourself             

Guard your computer, protect yourself from internet fraud, and defend personal information.

• Do not use a common password (nickname, pet’s name, etc.) Include numbers.

• Use different passwords for different online accounts.

• Change your passwords frequently.

• Install protection against viruses and spyware. Update regularly.

• Always read the "Terms of Use" policies on a website.

• Backup your files.

• Check the website's security before entering personal information.

National Consumers League: Consumer Guide to Safety, Privacy, and Security

OnGuard Online

Identity Theft - Federal Trade Commission

Internet Fraud - FBI

Viruses and Anti-Virus Protection - SeniorNet

Privacy Rights Clearinghouse

For Parents

How to make a computer a safe part of your family.

• Use filtering or monitoring software on your computer.

• Keep the computer in a family room or shared area of the house.

• Usernames and profiles should NOT have the child's real name.

• Know how to view the history of the websites your child has visited.

• Talk to your children about their internet use.

Kid Shield

A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety - FBI

Protect Kids

Safety Pledges

Teen/Child Safety

Information on risks, cyberbullying, instant messenging, podcasts, and more.

• Never give out your personal information, including address and phone number.

• Ignore cyberbullies (a harassing or annoying internet user in a chat room).

• If you feel uncomfortable or at risk, tell a parent or another adult immediately.

Internet Safety: Safe Surfing Tips for Teens

NetSmartz Teens

Wired Teens Community

Safe Kids

GetNetWise

NetSmartz Workshop

Evaluating Websites

Anyone can put anything on the web! Learn what you should know before searching the internet.

• Check for authorship and contact info.

• Up-to-date, last date the website was published.

• What can the URL (web address) tell you?  Is it a .com (commercial site) or .gov (government site).

net.Tutor - Evaluating Websites

Quick Checklist

E-mail Tips

• Remember to always sign out of your email account.

• Giving your email address to companies/business increases your chances of getting spam. Consider setting up a 2^nd account for these transactions.

• Check your email service to see if they have spam blocker or settings to limit junk mail.

• Create a unique password (use #'s).  Change regularly.

Yahoo! Email Anti-Spam

Microsoft: Choosing a strong password

Microsoft: Spam do's and don'ts

Spam Abuse

Shopping Online Safely 

• Save or print out your sales transactions.

• Know the contact information of the seller.

• Check the website's security before entering personal information.

• Always read the "Terms of Use" policies on a website.

Shopping from Home - FCIC

Safe Shopping