The links below are not endorsements
of the organizations, parties or products listed. Rather they are sources
of information and net defense products. You are expected to make your
own decisions about using or not using any of the products or subscribing
or not subscribing to any of the e-mailing lists offered.
Privacy Net: Offers web
privacy protection information, including an excellent discussion of what
Cookies are, what they can do and how to turn them off or limit the setting
of them on your computer.
CNET: Excellent source of computer
and software information, computer industry news and current events. A
must for anyone wanting to start reasonably current in this fast moving
world. They also offer a variety of freeware, shareware, demos and free
downloads. They also have
an e-mailing devoted only to downloadable software.
CNET Downloads - Search for
Firewalls: This link takes you to the free and shareware download
page, do a search for firewalls. If you are using a cable modem, firewalls
are strongly suggested. Search the CNET
site for information on this topic as it applies to your type of net connection.
Norton - Antivirus/Net Privacy
by Symantec: Established firm with a high quality antivirus program.
The link takes you to the main page, from there you can get product information,
virus definition updates and information on viruses from their Antivirus
Research Center (the Center's information is available even if
you do not use their antivirus product. For Windows users there is a new
privacy software that provides additional protections beyond antivirus.
Hopefully, there will be a Mac version soon.
McAfee Antivirus/Firewall:
Another provider of antivirus and firewall software. This site sets cookies
and to fully use the site, registration is required. So we don't know
a lot about it.
icann: The Internet Corporation for
Assigned Names and Numbers: These are the people that developed,
modify and regulate the world of ISP's and domain names. If you are at
least 16 years of age, have a valid e-mail address and a valid snail-mail
address, you can join (no charge) and actually vote on their decisions.
So, if you join, get yourself informed and be responsible, your vote will
effect all of us.
ICANNWatch:An
independent organization at follows and reports on ICANN and ICANN related
activities.
The Risks Digest:
Forum On Risks To The Public In Computers And Related Systems - Very interesting
postings regarding computer software risks (like the MS Word may send
all your revisions) and connection arrangments among other computer
"stuff".
Cryptome:Not exactly
sure what this site is all about, but it has some interesting articles
on encryption, intelligence activities and counterintelligence.
Junkbusters: This site
provides information and ways to stop marketers that invade your privacy
on-line or on the phone. Also breaking news about problems with software
products like MS Outlook.
American Civil Liberties Union:
Well established organization that has a number of free e-mail newsletters
that keep you up-to-date on current legal and juridical activities. You
may be interested in more than just the one dealing with the web.
Link to ACLU updates on Cyber Censorship and Cyber Law
Libertarian Party:
Tends a bit towards the rant, but their e-news provides information about
government actions that impact you and your web usage. Often hard to find
the same information elsewhere, even though the ACLU often includes it
their e-mails.
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we have no responsibility for the content or the working order of any linked
site.
Link to ACLU updates on Cyber Censorship and Cyber Law