Cyber-Security Links - Palm Beach County Library System

AdAware Software to find and remove spyware on your computer. There is a free version available.	Advast Anti-Virus Software Free anti-virus software to remove and prevent viruses on your computer.
Choice Trust Site where you can check on personal information available to businesses.	Evil Twin FAQ A PDF file from wi-fi.org about a wireless security threat known as Evil Twin, or Wifishing, and how to avoid it.
Federal Trade Commission ID Theft Site Federal government site with information on protecting your identity.	Free Annual Credit Reports Site set up to obtain your free annual credit report
Get Wise The Internet is an increasingly important place to work, play and learn for both adults and children. At the same time, we are concerned about the risks we face online. GetNetWise can help.	How To Secure Your Wi-Fi Network Detailed instructions on installing a secure wireless network, from Security Pipeline.
How to Secure Your Wireless Home Network with Windows XP Setting up and configuring wireless access on Windows XP, from Microsoft.	How to Set Up WPA-based Wireless Security Information from Microsoft on setting up a WPA-based wireless network.
Identity Theft Research Center Non-profit site with information on protecting your identity.	JiWire's Complete Guide to Wi-Fi Security Guide to securing a wireless connection, especially in public places.
Kaspersky Lab’s Anti-virus software to remove and prevent viruses on your computer.	McAfee Security Anti-virus software to remove and prevent viruses on your computer.
New Wireless Network Setup in Windows XP Instructions for using Windows XP network setup wizard to set up a wireless network, from Microsoft TechNet.	On Guard Online OnGuardOnline.gov provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information.
Protect Yourself from WiFi Snoops Instructions on setting up a secure wireless neetwork, by author Preston Gralla.	Securing Your Starbucks Experience Security tips for accessing wireless hotspots.
Security Watch: A Guide to Wireless Security Tips for making your wireless network secure, from Microsoft Technet.	7 Ways To Secure Yourself At Wi-Fi Hotspots Tips for online security in public places, from Security Pipeline
Stay Safe Online Simple steps, practices and resources a consumer can use to learn the basics on how to better secure their home computer from cyber threats.	Symantec (Norton Security) Anti-virus software to remove and prevent viruses on your computer.
Trend Micro’s PC-cillin Anti-virus software to remove and prevent viruses on your computer.	Wi-Fi Alliance Information from the Wi-Fi Alliance on wireless security and Wi-Fi certified products.
Windows Security Checklist Directions on setting up a wireless home network, including installation and configuration, from CastleCops.	Wireless LAN security guide A guide to implementing different levels of wireless security on a network.
WPA Step by Step Step by step instructions to setting up a linksys network using WPA.	ZoneAlarm Software firewall. There is also a free version available.