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Division of IT: Security
Make IT Safe: Cyber Security
Computers are becoming an increasingly important part of our lives. While computers are a great resource, be aware that they also pose a potential danger if used improperly. If you have a computer that is hooked up to the Internet, you need to be especially careful.
The following links include information on a variety of cyber-security-related topics that you should be aware of. Take a look and learn more about the importance of cyber security.
- MSN Staying Safe Online
This is the MSN guide to staying safe online. It includes areas for children to learn about the importance of behaving safely online.
- Disney Online Cybersafety
If you have younger children at home, this site has three great cartoons to teach them about Internet safety.
- Internet Crime Complaint Center
The IC3 addresses fraud committed over the Internet, which is an increasingly common problem. For example, in 2000 consumers lost more than $3.2 million to Internet fraud.
- Identity Theft
- ID Theft
These sites address the problem of identity theft. According to a 2003 FTC survey, approximately 10 million people were a victim of identity theft during the past year. Take a look at these sites for valuable information on how to protect personal information.
- The NetSmartz Workshop
This site helps children learn about online security. It contains games and activities geared toward helping kids understand the risks of being online.
- Cybercrime.gov
The Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section of the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice publishes this page. This site addresses hacking, intellectual crime and cyber ethics.
If you have any questions about computer security, contact isam@missouri.edu.
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