Monday, January 11, 2010

Protect your personal information


The internet has created infinite opportunities for learning, communicating, and even making money.  Unfortunately, there are those people in the world who use the internet to prey upon unsuspecting and innocent victims. It is crucial to monitor your personal information on a regular basis. Chances are that you or someone that you care about will experience some form of identity theft. Here are some links to learn more about protecting your personal information and preventing identity theft:

FTC Tips on Information Security
http://www.ftc.gov/infosecurity/

FTC Identity Theft Information
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft//

Protecting Your Computer
http://www.cert.org/homeusers/HomeComputerSecurity/

Microsoft Security Home Page (for Windows users)
http://www.microsoft.com/security/

Information on Obtaining Free Credit Reports
http://www.annualcreditreport.com/