http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/index.html US-CERT Cyber Security Tips describe and offer advice about common security issues for non-technical computer users. Tips are restricted to a single topic, although complex issues may span multiple tips. Each tip builds upon the knowledge, both terminology and content, of those published prior to it. en-us Produced 2009 by US-CERT, a government organization. 2009-11-19T18:53:27+00:00 info@us-cert.gov http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST04-016.html Recognizing and Avoiding Spyware http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST04-015.html Understanding Denial-of-Service Attacks http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST04-014.html Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST04-013.html Protecting Your Privacy http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST04-011.html Using Instant Messaging and Chat Rooms Safely http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST04-010.html Using Caution with Email Attachments http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST04-009.html Identifying Hoaxes and Urban Legends http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST04-008.html Benefits of BCC http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST04-007.html Reducing Spam http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST04-006.html Understanding Patches