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Website
Other

Pcstats.com: Beginners Guides: Home Networking and File Sharing

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information about establishing and maintaining a secure home computer network, with an emphasis on Windows-based operation systems.
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Website
Other

The Honeynet Project: Know Your Enemy Phishing

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information about the tools, tactics and techniques used by phishing scams.
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Article
Other

Anti Spyware Coalition

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains industry and educational accepted spyware definitions and best practices, and includes a document listing and newsroom.
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Website
Get Safe Online

Get Safe Online: Viruses and Spyware

For Students 9th - 10th
If a computer is connected to the internet and is not protected from computer viruses and spyware, then it is only a matter of time before the computer is infected. This article describes the symptoms of an infected computer and the...
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Website
Other

Yahoo!: Security Center Protect Your Pc

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains tips for protecting computers against spyware.
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Handout
Federal Trade Commission

On Guard Online: Malware

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains practical tips for dealing with spyware malware including clues indicating that malware is present on a computer.
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Website
Get Safe Online

Get Safe Online: Using Microsoft Windows Vista Safely

For Students 9th - 10th
Microsoft Windows Vista is an operating system for personal computers that was introduced in 2005. This site provides some tips on how to make a Vista installation safe and secure.
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Article
Get Safe Online

Get Safe Online: Use a Firewall

For Students 9th - 10th
Firewall software forms the first line of defense against hackers and certain types of computer viruses. This site explains what a firewall can do to help secure a computer and what it cannot do. The site also discusses different types...
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Website
Other

Spyware Warrior

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes anti-spyware comparisons, spyware forums and other anti-spyware resources.
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Article
Other

Symantec: Steganography Revealed

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides an overview of steganography as well as steganographic tools and techniques.
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Website
Get Safe Online

Get Safe Online: Videos

For Students 9th - 10th
There are many security threats today associated with internet use. This site presents some online videos that discuss security issues such as online rip-off schemes, protecting privacy, and protecting your computer from online attacks.
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Handout
Other

Spyware Guide: Spyware, Greynets, Privacy, Botnets, Rootkits, Security

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a listing of a variety of spyware, adware and greynet applications and their behaviors.
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eBook
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Symmetric Encryption Techniques

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how symmetric encryption techniques help protect computer data.
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eBook
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Need for Encryption

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out why we need to encrypt computer data to avoid hackers.
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eBook
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Phishing Attacks

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out what phishing attacks are and how to avoid them.
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Article
Goodwill

Gcf Global: Internet Safety: Wi Fi Security

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn tips and information about securing wireless internet networks.
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eBook
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: User Authentication Methods

For Students 9th - 10th
Some practice problems on user authentication methods regarding computer security.
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eBook
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Multi Factor Authentication

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the security of the most common form of authentication, multi-factor authentication.
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Article
Other

Commonwealth of Australia: How to Protect Your Business From Cyber Threats

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn some tips and suggestions to protect computers from cyber threats.
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Article
Other

Department of Homeland Security: Protect Myself From Cyber Attacks

For Students 9th - 10th
Use these steps to help devise a solution to counter a cyber attack.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Computer Malware

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your knowledge of computer malware.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Computer Malware

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn abou9t the types of malware and how to protect computers from malware.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Computer Security

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a Wikipedia description of computer security.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Software Cracking

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a Wikipedia description of software cracking.