Addresses that are posted (even as part of message headers) in public spaces can be easily discovered by spammers (online junk mailers) and added to their list of targets. Read more
Realize you may be monitored at work, avoid sending highly personal e-mail to mailing lists, and keep sensitive files on your home computer. Read more
You may be "shedding" personal details, including e-mail addresses and other contact information, without even knowing it unless you properly configure your Web browser. Read more
When you are considering whether or not to do business with a Web site, there are other factors than a secure connection you have to consider that are equally important to Web security. Read more
"Cookies" are tidbits of information that Web sites store on your computer, temporarily or more-or-less permanently. In many cases cookies are useful and innocuous. Read more
"Spam", or unsolicited bulk e-mail, is something you are probably already familiar with (and tired of). Read more
Beware sites that offer some sort of reward or prize in exchange for your contact information or other personal details. Read more
The speed of Internet communication is often mirrored in rapid online acquaintanceships and friendships. But it is important to realize that you don't really know who these people are or what they are like in real life. Read more
Never submit a credit card number or other highly sensitive personal information without first making sure your connection is secure (encrypted). Read more
On the other side of the coin, your own computer may be a trouble spot for Internet security. Read more
Don't give out personally-identifiable information too easily. Just as you might think twice about giving some clerk at the mall your home address and phone number, keep in mind that simply because a site asks for or demands personal information from you do not mean you have to give it.Read more
Last but certainly not least, there are other privacy threats besides abusive marketers, nosy bosses, spammers and scammers. Read more
