Getting Started
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- How do I update a Mac using Software Update?
- What version of Windows am I running?
- How do I open the Windows Security Center (XP and Vista)?
- Windows Security Center Overview
- How do I open the Action Center? (Windows 7)
- Action Center Overview
- How can I tell if my Windows XP software is up to date?
- How can I tell if my Windows Vista software is up to date?
- How can I tell if my Windows 7 software is up to date?
- How do I turn on Automatic Updates for Windows XP?
- How do I turn on Automatic Updates for Windows Vista?
- How do I turn on Automatic Updates for Windows 7?
- Security Checklist for Windows XP
- Security Checklist for Windows Vista
- Security Checklist for Windows 7
- How do I create a strong password?
- Check the strength of your password online
Free Security Software
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- Secunia PSI Software Scanning, Update and Patching Tool
- Qualys Browser Check
- Microsoft Security Essentials
- Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool
- CA Web Based Antivirus Scanner
- F-Secure Web Based Antivirus Scanner
- Ad-Aware Virus and Spyware Protection Software
- Spybot Search & Destroy Spyware Protection Software
- Spybot Search & Destroy Bootable CD (for harder to remove malware)
- Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Software
- KeePass Encrypted Password Manager
- Nonags Downloadable Freeware without Adware and Spyware
- Recover Deleted Files with Recuva
- Securely Delete Files with CCleaner
- Securely Delete Files with Eraser
- Darik's Boot and Nuke (DBAN) Hard Drive Eraser
- Active @ Kill Disk Hard Drive Eraser
- Browse online with NoScript Addon for Firefox
- Block Banner Ads and Speed up Browsing with Adblock Plus Addon for Firefox
General Cybersecurity Resources
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- Microsoft Online Safety and Privacy Education
- US-CERT Cybersecurity Tips
- OnGuard Online Cybersecurity Resources, Interactive Games and Videos
- How do I create a strong password?
- Check the strength of your password online
- Should I Change my Password?
Identity Theft, Spam and Phishing
- What to do if you're a victim of Identity Theft
- Identity Theft Educational Resources
- File an Identity Theft Complaint with the FTC
- Free Annual Credit Report
- NYS Credit Report Security Freeze Overview
- NYS Credit Report Security Freeze Requests and Form Letters
- Fraud Alert versus Security Freeze
- Email Scams and Spam
- SonicWALL Phishing Quiz
- OnGuard Online Phishing Quiz
- Paypal Phishing Quiz
- National Do Not Call Registry or call 1-888-382-1222
- Opt Out of Pre-approved Credit Offers or call 888-5OPTOUT (888-567-8688)
Glossary of Security Terms
- http://www.microsoft.com/protect/terms/default.aspx
- http://www.getnetwise.org/glossary
- http://www.onguardonline.gov/tools/learn-terms.aspx
- http://www.cert.org/homeusers/HomeComputerSecurity/glossary.html
- http://www.auditmypc.com/glossary-of-internet-security-terms.asp
- http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/Threat/Encyclopedia/Glossary.aspx
Last Modified: April, 4 2011