Is Your Online Computing Safe?

The Internet has given us many wonderful resources and opportunities. We are now able to buy anything and everything because of the Internet and we are able to find out information on any subject imaginable. You can do your banking on the Internet, you can work all over the world thanks to the Internet, and you can book a holiday and lots of other amazing things.

With the greatness of the internet comes problems as well. There are many people on the Internet who would love all the information you put into your computer. Information such as your passwords, your bank account information and other personal information.

There are many ways to be safe when using the internet and if you follow the information below carefully.

Never give out your personal information to anyone and protect your information
\r Always be careful when dealing with people over the Internet
\r Keep you firewall ion and updated and always use software that protects your computer from spyware and viruses
\r Use different passwords and protect them all
\r Keep backups of all your important files
\r If something happens while online, make sure you know who to contact for help\r There is a special publication available to download from the FTC called Stop, Think, Click. This publication tells you all about keeping your computer safe when online. If you want one please visit OnGuardOnline. You can also keep up to date with safety alerts on the Internet ctively protect your information, your computer and keep you safe from Internet fraudsters.

There are lots of information portals ion the Internet to keep you safe while using your computer.

GETNETWISE is a great service that is actively sponsored by large Internet companies and public interest organizations to help you stay safe online and teach you new practices and give support.
\r Internet Keep Safe Coalition is a great resource for all people using the Internet to help them stay safe and protected.
\r National Cyber Security Alliance is another non-profit resource to help all Internet users stay safe while surfing the Internet.
\r Stay Safe is a great educational resource for Internet users that has tools, information and lots of great tips for looking after your computer and staying safe while using the Internet.
\r Wired Safety is a group dedicated to provide lots of resources on Internet safety. They teach people and make them aware of cyber-crimes and possible abuse, keeping safe and promoting general safety when using the Internet.

If you are using social networking sites such as MySpace and Xanga are great ways to keep in touch with friends. Many teenagers and children love using these sites, but beware of sexual predators that pose as other people the same age. Keep your children safe while online by visiting onguardonline.gov and show them what to look for and what to report.

Writer and author, Cheryline Lawson in conjunction with Fernando Reyes, who is an Internet Marketing guru and expert in a variety of fields including finance invite you to find out more by visiting the website at http://crowleybiz.com/computer

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