Links/Resources

Microsoft Sites

bullet Handling junk e-mail in Outlook 2007
bullet Handling junk mail in Outlook 2010
bullet Manage e-mail messages with rules
bullet Crabby Lady E-mail & Communications
bullet Take your elbows off the table and mind your e-mail manners
bullet What is Spyware?
bullet What you can do about Spyware
bullet How the 2007 Office system helps you to stay safer
bullet Phishing:  FAQ's
bullet What is a firewall?
bullet What is Spam?
bullet 10 Tips for reducing spam
bullet Why is Spam Bad?

Determine the Validity of an E-Mail Message

bullet Hoaxbusters
bullet Truth or Fiction
bullet Snopes - rumor has it
bullet About.com Urban Legends
bullet What is phishing?
bullet How to spot a phishing scam
bullet Looks to be good to be true
bullet Scambusters
bullet Hoax-Slayer

Other Resources

bullet NYS Division of Homeland Security
bullet OnGuardOnline - videos, games and tips for computer security and staying safe online.
bullet InfraGard
bullet Lavasoft Online Safety Tips
bullet Lavasoft Password Security 101
bullet Lavasoft How to Prevent Identity Theft
bullet Get Net Wise - Resources for kids' safety, Spam, Security, Privacy
bullet Get Net Wise Security Tips
bullet Internet Crime Complaint Center
bullet Internet Crime Schemes
bullet Internet Crime Prevention Tips
bullet Kim Komando tips

Spyware & Malware (Virus) Removal  & Protection Software

This software is available for your personal use at home. Everyone has differing opinions on which ones are better than others.  In reality each have their strengths and weaknesses.  New viruses and spyware are created everyday.  Updated definition files to combat these new threats are created by your software provider.  This is why it is important that your virus/spyware program definitions are updated on a regular basis.  

bullet AV Test the Independent IT Security Institute - this is an independent institute that rates security products for your computer. It contains links to software
bullet CNET Security Software Reviews/downloads