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Phishing and Ransomware
From StaySafeOnline.org, Adobe, and Speechless Inc., a video on two common scams: phishing and ransomware.
How to tell if your email account is hacked
Source: Yahoo.
My email has been hacked! What should I do next?
Source: McAfee
What to do if your account is hacked
Source: StaySafeOnline.org, National Cyber Security Alliance.

Introduction to Investing
Source: Investor.gov, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Protecting Your Online Investment Accounts From Fraud
Source: Investor.gov, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Banking online safely
Source: US Computer Emergency Readiness Team, Dept of Homeland Security.
Fraud prevention - online banking safety tips
Visit your bank's website for safety tips and contact telephone numbers. Source: wellsfargo.com

Online Shopping
Tips for shopping online safely. Source: StaySafeOnline.org, National Cyber Safety Alliance.
Stay safe on eBay
Tips from the eBay website on how to stay safe and avoid fraud.
Craigslist safety tips
Craigslist is one of the largest direct buyer-seller websites. These tips on avoid scams and frauds is from the Craigslist website.
Scams and Safety
This FBI website provides tips on how to be safe on the internet.
What to know before you buy something online
Source: Federal Trade Commission

Facebook Safety Center
Facebook tools for staying safe on the social media website.
Stay Safe on Social Media
Source: staysafeonline.org
Socializing securely
(pdf download) Source: US Computer Emergency Readiness Team, Dept of Homeland Security.

Stay safe on your mobile device
Source: StaySafeOnline.org, sponsored by the National Cyber Security Alliance.
Safely Use Wi-Fi Networks
Source: OnguardOnline.gov
10 steps you can take to secure a laptop
Source: techradar.pro

How to use cloud storage safely
Source: Boston University.
The basics of cloud computing
(pdf download) A publication of the US Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT), part of Dept of Homeland Security.