Quick Links

Practical tips and information from the federal government & others for protecting yourself online
http://onguardonline.gov

Online security & safety information for consumers, children, small businesses & educational organizations
http://www.staysafeonline.info/

Tips and information on online safety for children
http://kids.getnetwise.org/

Cybercrime resources from the Department of Justice
http://www.cybercrime.gov/

US-CERT guide to choosing and protecting passwords
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST04-002.html

The FBI's listing of the latest online scams and warnings
http://www.fbi.gov/cyberinvest/escams.htm

For reporting Internet related criminal complaints (Internet Fraud Complaint Center)
http://www.ic3.gov/

Information from the FTC & SSA on responding to and reporting identity theft
http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft/
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menus/consumer/data/idt.shtm
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/idtheft.htm

Extensive FTC resources covering online scams and safety
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menus/consumer/tech/scams.shtm

What to do if your personal information has been compromised (FTC)
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt150.shtm

In-depth information on online scams, including an interactive quiz, victim stories & tips
http://www.lookstoogoodtobetrue.com/

Fraud prevention DVDs from the US Postal Service
https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/

Better Business Bureau's identity theft resources & interactive quiz on identity theft
http://www.bbbonline.org/idtheft/index.asp

Dept. of Justice's fraud resources
http://www.fbi.gov/majcases/fraud/internetschemes.htm

FirstGov's Internet fraud resources
http://www.firstgov.gov/Citizen/Topics/Internet_Fraud.shtml

Podcast (mp3 / xml) Introduction to Cybercrime & Crimeware

Trojan Horse Submissions Received by Symantec

Botnet Command & Control Servers Worldwide

Bancos Trojan Horse Compilations, by Day

European resources (French language)

European resources (German language)

European resources (Italian language)

Report False Positive Phish Sites

Norton Authenticated Request Form

Flash Demo: Bots

An animated overview of how bots and botnets work, as well as how they are used to commit cybercrime.

Flash Demo

Flash Demo: Phishing

An animated overview of how phishing works, as well as how it is used to commit cybercrime.

Flash Demo