LibGuides: Technology Guide: Internet Risks and issues

Identity theft

Identity theft and identity fraud -

All types of crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person's personal data in some way that involves fraud or deception, typically for economic gain.

Source: US Department of Justice

Report identity theft and receive personalized response plan
IdentityTheft.gov is the federal government’s one-stop resource for identity theft victims. The site provides streamlined checklists and sample letters to guide you through the recovery process. Source: identitytheft.gov, unit of the Federal Trade Commission.
Identity theft - warning signs and what to do
Source: OnGuardOnline.gov, Dept of Homeland Security.
Colorado Identity Theft Repair Kit
Printable guide for the steps to take if you are a victim of identity theft. Source: Colorado Attorney General's Office.
Taxpayer guide to identity theft
Source: IRS.gov

Account hacking

How to tell if your email account is hacked
Source: Yahoo.
My email has been hacked! What should I do next?
Source: McAfee
If your email or social media account is hacked
Source: StaySafeOnline.org, National Cyber Security Alliance.
How to Recover Your Hacked Email or Social Media Account
Source: Federal Trade Commission

Scams and frauds

Common online scams
Source: Onguardonline.gov
FBI publication: Fraud Against Seniors
This FBI publication describes some of the more common internet fraud schemes.
Internet Crime Complaint Center
How to Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams
Source: Federal Trade Commission

Who Gets Scammed --and Why?
Source: Consumer Reports, June 2018

Malware, viruses, and spyware

Malware (from "malicious software") -

Software designed to do harm by causing damage to systems or data, invading privacy, stealing information, or infiltrating computers without permission. Includes viruses, worms, some keyloggers, spyware, adware and bots.

Source: Norton.com

How to avoid, detect, and remove malware (malicious software, including viruses and spyware)
Source: OnGuardOnline.gov, Dept of Homeland Security.
Keep a clean machine
Source: staysafeonline.org
Video: Has my computer been hacked?
Source: onguardonline.gov
Anti-virus software reviews
Source: PCmag.com
Malware and Facebook
Information from Facebook about malware specific to Facebook.

Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying -

Bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Examples ofcyberbullying include mean text messages or emails, rumors sent by email or posted on social networking sites, and embarrassing photos, videos, websites or fake profiles.

Source: StopBullying.gov

What is cyberbullying and how to prevent it
Source: stopbullying.gov. Dept of Health and Human Services
Internet Safety for Kids: Cyberbullying
Source: GCFLearnFree.org
Prevent cyberbullying and what to do about a cyberbully
Source: OnGuardOnline.gov, Dept of Homeland Security.

Cellphone

Lost Your Phone? Here's What to Do
Consumer Reports article, May 2022