WiredSafety's Cybersafety Tips

Basic online safety tips to protect you and your computer

• Configure and use e-mail filters to block spam.
• Install and use a firewall, pop-up blocker and spyware detector.
• Ensure that your virus definitions are up to date and run anti-virus and spyware detectors/cleaners regularly.
• Learn how to configure your computer to keep all of these solutions working efficiently.

Keeping yourself, your family and your computer protected is essential if you want to enjoy a safe Internet experience. If you are worried about viruses, spyware or any other Internet danger and want to find out more about keeping yourself safe online and/or maintaining your computer, follow the links on this page, which will take you to more detailled information on the WiredSafety Web site.

• Chat Safety
  Cell phones, chat rooms, instant messaging, IRC, newsgroups, bulleting boards, forums, online gaming
• E-mail Safety
  Phishing, scams and fraud, spam, spoofing, viruses
• Personal Information Safety
  Hacking, identity theft, online shopping and auctions, spyware, Web site safety

Other online safety issues

• Downloading Music
• Online Dating
• Parry's Internet Safety Guide for Parents