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Stop. Think. Connect.
Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility. For additional tips and resources for all age groups, visit the Department of Homeland Security's Stop.Think.Connect.™ Campaign.
Attacks and Threats
- Dealing with Cyberbullies
- Identifying Hoaxes and Urban Legends
- Preventing and Responding to Identity Theft
- Recognizing and Avoiding Spyware
- Recovering from Viruses, Worms, and Trojan Horses
- Handling Destructive Malware
- Understanding Denial-of-Service Attacks
- Understanding Hidden Threats: Corrupted Software Files
- Understanding Hidden Threats: Rootkits and Botnets
- Recognizing Fake Antiviruses
- Avoiding the Pitfalls of Online Trading
- Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks
General Security
- Coordinating Virus and Spyware Defense
- Debunking Some Common Myths
- Good Security Habits
- Keeping Children Safe Online
- Real-World Warnings Keep You Safe Online
- International Mobile Safety Tips
- Safeguarding Your Data
- Sochi 2014 Olympic Games
- Understanding Anti-Virus Software
- Understanding Firewalls
- Choosing and Protecting Passwords
Safe Browsing
- Browsing Safely: Understanding Active Content and Cookies
- Evaluating Your Web Browser's Security Settings
- Shopping Safely Online
- Understanding Bluetooth Technology
- Understanding Your Computer: Web Browsers
- Understanding Internationalized Domain Names
- Avoiding Copyright Infringement
- Understanding Web Site Certificates
- Understanding Your Computer: Web Browsers