Computers / Internet: Safety / Security

  1. Beehive: Digital Basics -

    Includes videos, interactive games, and presentations to help you learn the basics of computers, such as web searching, creating an email, setting up a Facebook account, and more.
  2. ConnectSafely.org -
  3. Cyber Security Tips -

    Tips from the US Computer Emergency Readiness Team - provides information on many topics from general computer security, to avoiding spyware and protecting your privacy.
  4. CyberSmart -

    Curriculum empowering students to use the Internet safely, responsibly and effectively.
  5. Get Safe Online -

    Protect your PC, protect yourself and your family, protect your business.
  6. Google Family Safety Center -

    Browse through web safety tools, tips and advice, and additional resources.
  7. Help Protect Kids Online: 4 Things You Can Do -

    From Microsoft.
  8. Internet Filters and Filtering by the American Library Association -

    Includes policies, CIPA, news, etc.
  9. Internet Safety -

    From Kidshealth.org.
  10. Internet Safety 101 -

    Includes dangers, filtering software, email safety, chatting, safe searching, and protecting your identity.
  11. Internet Safety for Families -

    Resources for families and schools, software tips, free online classes, etc.
  12. Learn the Basics -

    Learn the basics of using a computer, including using the mouse, typing, word processing applications, spreadsheets, searching the Internet, email, social networks, and safety. From Digital Literacy.gov
  13. Looks Too Good To Be True -

    Research different types of online fraud and scams, victims' stories, tips, consumer alerts, teen section, and more.
  14. NetSmartz Taller en español (Sobre la seguridad usando el internet del Centro Nacional para Menores Desaparecidos y Explotados) -

    NetSmartz Workshop on Internet safety from the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children - Spanish.
  15. NetSmartz Workshop - Keeping Kids and Teens Safer on the Internet -

    Also includes resources for parents, educators and law enforcement.
  16. OnGuard Online -

    Practical tips from the federal government and technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information.
  17. Parent's Guide to Internet Safety -

    From the FBI.
  18. Safety Tips on Blogging for Parents and Kids -

    From Microsoft
  19. Shopping Online -

    Safety tips when shopping online.
  20. Staysafeonline.org - Online Safety & Security is All About You -

    Information for teens, parents, teachers and seniors.
  21. Top 12 Ways to Protect Your Online Privacy -

    From the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
  22. Topics in Internet Law -

    From the Internet Public Library - includes sources on Internet Law, Activist and Professional/Trade Organizations, Cyber-Focused Law Journals, Digital Intellectual Property, Free Expression, Governance, and more.
  23. Unsolicited Mail, Telemarketing and Email: Where to Go To “Just Say No” -

    From the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).