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Other

Network World: Spam, Phishing, Pharming and Spyware

For Students 9th - 10th
This article contains a variety of information about spam including breaking news, expert advice and case studies.
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Website
Other

Center for Democracy and Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
A public interest organization working for public policies that advance civil liberties and democratic values in information technologies. Contains links to information on free speech, data privacy, wiretapping, and cryptography.
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Handout
Federal Trade Commission

On Guard Online: Protect Kids Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Become cyber smart! Learn some practical tips that will help guard you against Internet fraud and protect your personal information. Topics include kids' privacy laws, computer security, informational videos, and internet quizzes.
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Handout
Other

Anti Virus Research Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Symantec offers a chart of security threats and clear explanations of various types of security threats. Keeps a current list of viruses.
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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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Article
Other

New Scientist Tech: Special Report on Computer Viruses

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides an overview of viruses and explores other malware topics such as spam and spyware.
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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
Other

Spyware Warrior

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

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a Wikipedia description of spyware.
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Website
Get Safe Online

Get Safe Online: What Are the Risks?

For Students 9th - 10th
There are many ways for online criminals to take advantage of internet users. They may invade your privacy, steal your identity, rob you of your wealth, and infect your computer. This site provides links to information that can be used...
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Website
Get Safe Online

Get Safe Online: Safe Internet Use

For Students 9th - 10th
No matter what software a person uses to browse the internet, there are security risks involved. This article describes some of the security risks and how to browse the internet safely.