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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.
Threats
- Protecting Against Malicious Code
- Securing Voter Registration Data
- Handling Destructive Malware
- Understanding Hidden Threats: Rootkits and Botnets
- Dealing with Cyberbullies
- Avoiding the Pitfalls of Online Trading
- Identifying Hoaxes and Urban Legends
- Understanding Hidden Threats: Corrupted Software Files
- Recognizing Fake Antiviruses
- Recognizing and Avoiding Spyware
- Understanding Denial-of-Service Attacks
- Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks
- Preventing and Responding to Identity Theft
- Recovering from Viruses, Worms, and Trojan Horses
General Security Information
- Proper Disposal of Electronic Devices
- Defending Against Illicit Cryptocurrency Mining Activity
- Securing Network Infrastructure Devices
- Securing the Internet of Things
- Before You Connect a New Computer to the Internet
- Home Network Security
- IRS and US-CERT Caution Users: Prepare for Heightened Phishing Risk This Tax Season
- Sochi 2014 Olympic Games
- International Mobile Safety Tips
- Keeping Children Safe Online
- Debunking Some Common Myths
- Real-World Warnings Keep You Safe Online
- Understanding Anti-Virus Software
- Understanding Firewalls for Home and Small Office Use
- Good Security Habits
- Coordinating Virus and Spyware Defense
- Safeguarding Your Data
Safe Browsing
- Shopping Safely Online
- Understanding Bluetooth Technology
- Understanding Website Certificates
- Avoiding Copyright Infringement
- Understanding Your Computer: Web Browsers
- Understanding Internationalized Domain Names
- Evaluating Your Web Browser's Security Settings
- Browsing Safely: Understanding Active Content and Cookies