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Hoax Busters - The BIG LIST of Internet Hoaxes
http://www.hoaxbusters.org/
KidSafe.com - The Ultimate Parenting Resource Website
http://kidsafe.com/
What is a Computer Virus?
http://www.microsoft.com/security/antivirus/whatis.aspx OR
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_Virus
Latest Email Hoaxes - Current Internet Scams
http://www.hoax-slayer.com/
SafeKids.com - Online Safety & Civility
http://www.safekids.com/
What is Malware?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malware
Truth or Fiction - your Email Reality Check
http://www.truthorfiction.com/
Internet Survival Tips for Kids and Teens
http://www.commonsense.com/internet-safety-tips/tips-for-kids.php
What is Spyware?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spyware
Report SPAM to FTC - for more information go to:
http://www.ftc.gov/spam/
Forward SPAM to: spam@uce.gov
Computer Safety Tips - 9 Steps to Protecting Your Computer from Viruses and Other Malware
http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/a/safetytips.htm
What is Spam (Email)?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spam_(e-mail)
  OnGuard Online
http://www.onguardonline.gov/
What is Phishing?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phising
Tips & Virus Information

Parent Further - a Search Institute resource for families
http://www.parentfurther.com/technology-media/online-safety
What is Email Spoofing?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-mail_spoofing
Cyber Security Tips - US Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT)
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/
SafeSurfingKids.com
http://www.safesurfingkids.com/
What is a Hacker (Computer Security)?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hacker_(computer_security)
Symantec - Viruses & Risks
http://us.norton.com/security_response/index.jsp
   
McAfee - Virus information
http://home.mcafee.com/virusinfo/
TechTips -
Survive and Thrive in a digital age
http://www.geeks.com/techtips/
ZDNet.com
Stay Safe Online: 5 secrets every PC (and Mac) owner should know
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