Online Family Safety

Are Hackers Targeting Your Kids?

Kids are crazy about Neopets, an online game and virtual community that lets players adopt pets, collect rewards and “buy” special items for their virtual furry friends. But the game’s popularity hasn’t gone unnoticed by bad guys, who are targeting Neopet users with a number of scams. Here’s how to protect your kids -- and yourself.

Online Games: Fun or Risky?

In virtual games, anyone can pretend to be an innocent player -- they can even pose as a game employee. So how do you keep your computer and information safe while having fun? Here’s what to look out for.

Malevolent Zeus

Named for the vengeful Greek god, the malicious software Zeus is popular with beginning cybercriminals and poses significant risks for consumers.

Is Your Teen’s Online Profile Clean?

Teens put everything in their online profiles. But too much information could hurt them when it comes time to apply for jobs and colleges. Here’s how to make sure your teen’s Facebook profile, Twitter account and other social networks are clean.

Teens and the Facebook Hacking Epidemic

Teens are frequent targets of hacking on social networking sites because of their online behavior. Educate your teen on safe Facebook practices.

Storing Health Information Online

Storing health information online is increasingly more popular among many healthcare providers and insurance companies. Here’s what you need to know about what is being done to keep your records safe online.

Keeping Laptops Secure on College Campuses

Students heading off to college these days pack more than clothes, books and high expectations. They often take an array of expensive electronic equipment. Here's how to keep pricey laptops and other electronics secure.

Teach Your Kids to be Safe Online

Internet use is now a fact of life for us all. Show your child how to navigate the online world safely. Here's how.

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This report offers analysis and discussion of threat activity over a six-month period.

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