This collection of links will help you secure your privacy and safety online. There's loads of great information in the selected sites, plus programs that can help you use the Web and e-mail more safely.
Safety
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The Parents' Guide to the Information Superhighway from The Children's Partnership.
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Microsoft Safe Kids includes a presentation and teacher's guide developed by detectives who specialise in Internet crimes.
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Yahooligans is a search engine specifically for young people.
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Surf Monkey is a great Web browser for youngsters.
Filtering and blocking resources
Hoaxes and rumours
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Symantec Anti-virus Research Center's Virus Hoaxes
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M. L. Grant's Make.Money.Fast and other Internet Hoaxes
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National Security Institute's Scam Alerts and Information
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South Australian Office of Consumer & Business Affairs' information on how to spot a scam
Privacy
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The Australian Privacy Commissioner's Protecting Your Privacy on the Internet
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