Helpful Tips:

IRS: Protect Personal, Financial, Tax Info and Computers

Prevent compromising pictures of you from being online

Protect yourself from online scams

Online shopping safety tips

Create a secure password you'll remember

Tips for spotting a phishing email
 

For more about information security in general, check out the following resources:

• National Cyber Security Alliance Website
• SANS Security Awareness Tip of the Day
• SANS Security Awareness Newsletters
• SANS Securing the Human Video of the Month
• FCC Guide: How to Protect Yourself Online
• Federal Government Guide: OnGuard Online
• AARP's Protecting Yourself Online for Dummies
• ConnectSafely's Tips for Smart Cellphone Use
• CallerSmart's Parents Guide to Cell Phone Safety
• KnowBe4 Newsletter CyberHeistNews
   

Information Security in the Headlines

• March 2018 - Facebook breach
• March 2018 - New details in the 2017 Equifax breach
  • FTC - The Equifax Data Breach: What to Do
  • Equifax - 2017 Cybersecurity Incident & Important Consumer Information
• May 2017 - What is ransomware? A Guide to the global cyberattack's scary method
• April 2017 - Easter Holiday Phishing Scams and Malware Campaigns
• March 2017 - Don't let this new Windows Tech Support scam fool you
• February 2017 - Dangerous new Mac ransomware targets software pirates
  

Suspect your information has been compromised?

If your computer has been seriously infected with malware and you are concerned about your credit card number, banking information, social security number, or other personal information, check out PrivacyRights.org's How to Deal with a Security Breach.