Guide to Internet security. Tips and advice to help you stay safe on the Web

Malware

Watch out for Twitter direct messages with suspicious links
Beware of fake computer-virus warnings
How safe is your home computer?
Beware of fraudulent USPS package alerts
AARP warns of gift-card scam e-mails
FTC cracks down on tech-support scams
Phony malware-removal sites
Take our phishing quiz

Privacy

Protecting your child’s online privacy
Expert panel on privacy
Test your app-titude: Would you download these 5 apps?
Keep Wi-Fi snoops off your smart phone
FTC settles COPPA charges against social network
Online-privacy panel debates social-media issues
Consumers worried about companies sharing their data
White House unveils online privacy initiative

Social networks

Instagram's new terms of service broaden its ability to use your content
Facebook & your privacy
Profile-pruning and unfriending on the rise in social networks
Consumers Union urges stronger privacy protection

Identity theft

Don't ignore a data breach letter
Most ID theft victims don't know their rights
Don't get phished
Beware of scams during Hurricane Sandy cleanup
Identity theft again tops annual list of consumer complaints
New ID fraud study: Good news
Hack-proof your passwords

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source : consumerreports