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Want to know what program created a given file. If you know the
file extension (last characters in a file name after the last period) consult
this document. (Added October 14, 2005)
http://www.webopedia.com/quick_ref/fileextensions.asp
All About Phishing. An excellent description of Phishing from
Webopedia. (Added March 27, 2007)
http://www.webopedia.com/DidYouKnow/Internet/2005/phishing.asp
Jakobsson. M. & Ratkiewicz, J. (2006). Designing Ethical Phishing
Experiments: A study of (ROT13) rOnl query features. If you think that very
few respond to phishing attacks, read this study. Also describes the various
forms of phishing. (Added March 27, 2007)
http://www.informatics.indiana.edu/markus/papers/ethical_phishing-jakobsson_ratkiewicz_06.pdf
Stop Phishing. A page detailing all the latest research being
done at Indiana University about phishing. (Added March
27, 2007)
http://www.indiana.edu/~phishing/
This site from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln presents
very helpful material for learning to manage files and a hard drive. If you
are hazy about how to create folders, locate files, or other file management
tasks, this is a highly recommended site. (Added April
4, 2004)
http://cit.information.unl.edu/tips/filemgt-manage.htm
Better Business Bureau site. Provides a great definition of phishing,
then if you click more at the end of the definition, some excellent tips for
preventing being a victim, as well as a way to report if you suspect you have
been victimized. (Added November 30, 2004)
http://www.bbbonline.org/idtheft/phishing.asp
BreakTheChain.org. Information about chain letters. (Added
September 21, 2007)
http://www.breakthechain.org/reasons.html
Phishing - Don't take the Bait. An excellent article from the
Florida Division of Consumer Services that describes this newest scam and provides
information on how to protect yourself. (Added January
5, 2006)
http://www.800helpfla.com/scams/phishing.html
FBI Internet Fraud Complaint Center. This site provides not only
a way to register a complaint, but a link to Warnings which provides information
about current scams. (Added November 30, 2004)
http://www.ifccfbi.gov/index.asp
ID Theft. Information on what to do if you suspect that your ID
has been stolen. (Added November 30, 2004)
http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft/
This site, that works only in Internet Explorer is excellent for first time
computer users. Starts with how to use the mouse, has many excellent illustrations
and does not present information too fast. Recommended for beginning users.
Could be used to help clients use a computer.
http://northville.lib.mi.us/tech/tutor/welcome.htm
This site, sponsored by the Cleveland Public Library, presents an excellent
tutorial for those who are not familiar with the use of the mouse for single
and double clicking and dragging, right clicking, scroll bars, clicking in forms,
drop down boxes, and icons. It starts with just the use of the Enter key, and
progresses to use of the mouse after detailed instructions complete with illustrations.
Great for initiating those whose comfort with the mouse ranges from none to
anything less than 100% comfortable. (Added November
13, 2003)
http://www.pbclibrary.org/mousing/
Computer Training Tutorials. Links to many tutorials on various subjects starting
with buying, setting up and troubleshooting a computer, Good information on
many different types of mice and use of the keyboard and a link to a free learn
to type program.
http://www.ckls.org/~crippel/computerlab/tutorials/
Computer Basics for Windows 95 and 98. Principles are the same
for XP, but screens will be different. Includes information on many things including
screen savers, getting help, setting time and date. Also information about using
Windows explorer to manage files, using the recycle bin, and finding a file.
Some of these would be helpful to all Windows users. Link to file management
tutorial only works at the bottom of the file.
http://www.hpedsb.on.ca/ec/est/tutorial/
File management tutorial. Although only deals with Windows 95
and 98, the principles are still very applicable. Good help for learning about
files and folders.
http://www.hpedsb.on.ca/ec/est/tutorialfm/index.htm
A tutorial for beginning Mac users. These tips are shown using
OS 8.6 and 9. Most will work with OS 8.1 and above
http://www.macoptions.com/os85/index.html
The CIAC site about virus hoaxes. If you receive an email message warning of
a virus, NEVER pass it on until you have checked with the following site. (The
current hoax making its way around the Internet tells you that if a given file
is on your computer it is a virus. Detailed instructions for finding the file
and deleting it are given. This is a hoax. The file belongs to the Windows operating
system and deleting it may cause problems.) This page is not as complete as it use to be.
http://hoaxbusters.ciac.org/HBHoaxIndex.html
Hoaxbusters. This site is more complete than the CIAC site, but difficult to use. To use it, locate keywords in the index then search on that phrase in Google. (Added April 12,2008)
http://hoaxbusters.org/
Another site to check to see if something is a hoax. (Added March 2, 2008)
http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/hoaxes/default.asp.
See also Virus Protection
A how to library from Computer Associates Information about viruses. Although
many of the articles are "old," they are still valid. The page is
kept up by CA.
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/newsinfo/collaterallist.aspx?typeid=1
How a Computer Virus Works (2000). A very understandable description of viruses.
http://archives.cnn.com/2000/TECH/computing/10/23/virus.works.idg/
Inside Spyware: A Guide to Finding, Removing and Preventing Online Pests.
This article and its links discuss another hazard, spyware, with the Internet
as well as information for both detecting and avoiding spyware.
http://www.intranetjournal.com/spyware/
Virus Encylopedia. Just like a real encyclopedia except this one contains information
about viruses, worms, trojan horses and all types of computer pests. Has a glossary
too. (Added January 5, 2006)
http://www.viruslist.com/en/viruses/encyclopedia
What Keeps Computers Safe? (9/20/02). A question and answer session written
in very understandable language regarding fire walls and anti-virus programs.
Highly recommended!
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/qa/qa20020910.shtml
Chain Letters. Although electronic chain letters are not in themselves
illegal, be wary of any that ask you to send money. (If you
are using an agency email address or computer be careful, some network administrators
will close an account that sends any kind of chain letter.)
http://hoaxbusters.ciac.org/HBChainLetters.shtml
This webopedia page
provides an excellent definition of a virus. Scroll down to find many links
to informative information about viruses and how to protect yourself.
http://www.pcwebopedia.com/TERM/V/virus.htm
See also Virus Protection on this site.
(These references are from the chapter. This list only include the ones that are still available. Please report broken links to Linda Q. Thede)
What is the difference between viruses, worms, and Trojans? Symantec
Knowledge Base. Retrieved June 18, 2002 from
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/faq.html. New URL is
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/nav.nsf/aab56492973adccd8825694500552355/024c927836400f528825675100593eb2?OpenDocument
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