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August 13, 2007
TO: BANK, TRUST AND RECORDKEEPER ADVISORY COMMITTEE No. 28-07BROKER/DEALER ADVISORY COMMITTEE No. 48-07 RE: FEDERAL WEBSITE WITH HELPFUL INFORMATION/TIPS ON COMPUTER SECURITY
The Federal Trade Commission has partnered with various federal agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, the internet industry, and other organizations * to sponsor a website, OnGuard Online, to provide practical tips relating to computer security, internet fraud, and the protection of personal information. Topics discussed on the website include: laptop security, identity theft, spyware, wireless security, phishing, and spam. The website includes, among other things:
- Videos and tutorials on protecting personal information, computer security, spam filtering, and wireless security;
- Interactive activities (under the “Resources” tab) on topics covered by the website; and
- Information on filing a complaint relating to hacking, computer viruses, identity theft, spyware, phishing, and online fraud, including investment fraud.
The website can be accessed at: http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2007/08/laptopsecurity.shtm
Tamara K. Salmon
Senior Associate Counsel
endnotes
* The federal agencies include the: Office of Justice Programs of the U.S. Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, United States Postal Inspection Service, and Department of Commerce. The other partners sponsoring the site include, among others, Staysafeoneline.org, the Antiphishing Working Group, TRUSTe, iSAFE, WiredSafety.org, the SANS Institute, and the National Association of Attorneys General.