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Internet Safety - General Internet Safety

Publications

Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Annual Reports
Internet Crime Complaint Center, Annual

Spyware
U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team, October 2008

Cybercrime against Businesses, 2005
Bureau of Justices Statistics, September 2008

P2P File-Sharing: Evaluate the Risks
Federal Trade Commission, February 2008

Banking Securely Online
U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team, 2008

Playing it Safe: Avoiding Online Gaming Risks
U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team, 2008

Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams
U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team, 2008

Using Wireless Technology Securely
U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team, 2008

Stop.Think.Click: 7 Practices for Safer Computing
OnGuard Online, September, 2007

Internet Fraud: How to Avoid Internet Investment Scams
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, August 2007

Tips to Safely Conduct Financial Transactions Over the Internet
National Credit Union Administration, January 2007

Investigations Involving the Internet and Computer Networks
National Institute of Justice, January 2007

Internet Auctions: A Guide for Buyers and Sellers
Federal Trade Commission, March 2006

Securing Your Wireless Network
Federal Trade Commission, March 2006

Internet Crime Prevention Tips
Internet Crime Complaint Center, 2006

Internet Crime Schemes
Internet Crime Complaint Center, 2006

Cybercrime against Businesses: Pilot Test Results, 2001 Computer Security Survey
Bureau of Justices Statistics, March 2004


Related Resources

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Cyber Investigations
The FBI works to prevent criminals, sexual predators, and others intent on malicious destruction from using the Internet and online services to steal from, defraud, and otherwise victimize citizens, businesses, and communities.

Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
For victims of Internet fraud, IC3 provides a convenient and easy-to-use reporting mechanism that alerts authorities of a suspected criminal or civil violation. For law enforcement and regulatory agencies at all levels, IC3 offers a central repository for complaints related to Internet fraud, works to quantify fraud patterns, and provides timely statistical data of current fraud trends.

LooksToGoodToBeTrue.com
Funded by the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), this Web site was built to educate consumers and help prevent them from becoming a victim of an Internet fraud scheme. The Web site was developed and is maintained by a joint federal law enforcement and industry task force.

National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
NTIA is the President's principal adviser on telecommunications and information policy issues, and in this role frequently works with other Executive Branch agencies to develop and present the Administration's position on these issues. Information on Internet safety policies are featured on the NTIA site.

OnGuard Online
This Web site provides practical tips from the federal government and technology industry to help consumers guard against Internet fraud, secure their computers, and protect personal information.

U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team (U.S. CERT)
Established in 2003 by the Department of Homeland Security to protect the nation's Internet infrastructure, US-CERT coordinates defense against and responses to cyber attacks across the nation. US-CERT also provides a way for citizens, businesses, and other institutions to communicate and coordinate directly with the United States government about cyber security.

U.S. Department of Justice Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section
This Web site provides information on all forms of Internet crime for law enforcement agencies, policymakers, and the public. Included on this site is information about how to report computer/internet-related crimes.

USA.gov: Internet Safety
This Web site provides a list of official government online resources to help you report and learn about Internet safety.



Links from the NCJRS Web site to non-Federal sites do not constitute an endorsement by NCJRS or its sponsors. NCJRS is not responsible for the content or privacy policy of any off-site pages that are referenced, nor does NCJRS guarantee the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or correct sequencing of information. NCJRS is also not responsible for the use of, or results obtained from the use of, the information. It is the responsibility of the user to evaluate the content and usefulness of information obtained from non-Federal sites.

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Last updated on: 9/28/2009



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