If you use Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, or any Social Networking Community website, you may want to take a closer look at your privacy settings. Â The
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Countdown to National Consumer Protection Week 2011 Begins; Website and Blog Launched
The Federal Trade Commission has launched the website and blog for National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2011, to be held March 6-12. The annual event,
Read MoreSend that special someone a helpful videos…
Many of us have that special someone in our lives who needs a little extra training on common computer tasks. A new site has been
Read MoreST07-001: Shopping Safely Online
Online shopping has become a popular way to purchase items without the hassles of traffic and crowds. However, the internet has unique risks, so it
Read MoreCredit Report and Credit Score Consumer Guide from the Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve is providing a guide to understanding the value and content of your credit report. Your credit report is being utilized in a
Read MoreST05-018: Understanding Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
With the introduction of VoIP, you can use the internet to make telephone calls instead of relying on a separate telephone line. However, the technology
Read MoreNCUA unveils Times Square deposit insurance ad
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (11/16/10)–The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) on Monday continued its “Keep Your Money NCUA-safe” public awareness campaign by unveiling a 520 square-foot ad
Read MoreOwning Our Online Security Expectations
“In the physical world, basic safety measures are second-nature to almost everyone (look both ways, stop drop and roll!). In the digital world, however, many
Read MoreCommon Sense Internet Security Tips from Phineas and Ferb
Now is a great time to begin teaching your children about how protect their privacy online. Disney’s Phineas and Ferb characters offer some video tips
Read MoreProtect Your ID Week set for Oct. 17-23
The Council of Better Business Bureaus and the National Foundation for Credit Counseling are encouraging consumers and small-business owners nationwide to fight identity theft by
Read MoreST05-013: Guidelines for Publishing Information Online
“Unfortunately, many people have become so familiar and comfortable with the internet that they may adopt practices that make them vulnerable. For example, although people
Read MoreST05-011: Effectively Erasing Files
Before selling or discarding an old computer, or throwing away a CD or DVD, you naturally make sure that you’ve copied all of the files
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