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Six New Safety Rules for Online Shopping

Before you hit the online shopping mall, take these steps to make sure your transactions are secure.

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Myths About Security
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If I want to protect my computer from viruses, I have to spend time reading up on all the latest threats and new vulnerabilities.

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Are you a texting tyrant?

You may love the idea of unlimited texting, but some of you speedy fingers have taken this a bit too far. Texting while driving? Texting while dining? Texting during a meeting? Not exactly LOL. If that’s you, here’s an IM: Your people aren’t appreciating the constant ticker of text messages. Take this quiz to find if your texting has gone too far.

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Catch Spyware Before it Snags You

A lot of unwelcome software ends up on your computer. It's called spyware and it can lead to identity theft, computer viruses or worse. Here's how you can catch spyware before it snags you.

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Social Networking Safety for Baby Boomers

Baby boomers are discovering social networks like Facebook and MySpace in unprecedented numbers. And that means Boomers are the new targets for online scams.

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Is a Netbook Safe for You?

Netbooks are smaller than a computer but larger than a cell phone and they can provide you with computing power on the go. Should you invest in a netbook?

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How to Recover When Your Email Account Is Hacked

If friends start receiving strange email messages from you, it may mean that your email account has been compromised. You and your friends are at risk. Here's what to do if your email account is hacked.

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Raising the Family Online Safety IQ

What do you know about online family safety? How would you score on a test? Here are some websites that can help increase your knowledge of the security risks lurking in cyberspace for you and your family.

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