Cyber Security

NCSA‘s mission is to educate and therefore empower a digital society to use the Internet safely and securely at home, work, and school, protecting the technology individuals use, the networks […]

As cell phones and PDAs become more technologically advanced, attackers are finding new ways to target victims. By using text messaging or email, an attacker could lure you to a […]

OnGuardOnline.gov is the federal government’s website to help you be safe, secure and responsible online. The Federal Trade Commission manages OnGuardOnline.gov, in partnership with other federal agencies. OnGuardOnline.gov is a […]

Chain letters are familiar to anyone with an e-mail account, whether they are sent by strangers or well-intentioned friends or family members. Try to verify the information before following any […]

Report suspicious cyber incidents to the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team Incident Hotline: 1-888-282-0870 You can report phishing by sending email to [email protected] If you think your computer has malware, […]

Digital cameras often save “hidden information” (also known as metadata tags) along with the image. This information may include information about the image, camera, photographer and location. The data are […]

The National Cyber Alert System (NCAS) is America’s coordinated alert system for identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing emerging threats and vulnerabilities. We encourage you to register for technical and/or non-technical alerts […]

Have you ever wondered why some online ads you see are targeted to your tastes and interests, or how websites remember your preferences from visit to visit? The answer may […]

Phishing is an attempt by an individual or group to solicit personal information from unsuspecting users by employing social engineering techniques. Phishing emails are crafted to appear as if they […]