Technology
Consumer Issues
Topics covered
Privacy & identity theft
Data security breaches
An overview of New York state's security-breach law and what it means for you, the consumer
Facebook privacy and safety tips
How to protect your privacy and safety on Facebook
Identity theft information
What is identity theft?
Identity theft: how to protect yourself
Tips on how to protect yourself from identity theft
Wireless internet tips
The dangers of wireless “hot spots” and how to protect your computer in an unsecured environment
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Child safety
The Office of the New York State Attorney General helps protect children and families from internet crimes by aggressively prosecuting offenders, enforcing new safeguards through industry-wide agreements, and proposing legislative reform.
Protecting children online
Facebook privacy and safety for children
Cyberbullying information
Buying online
Online auction tips
Important tips on protecting yourself from online auction fraud
Online travel purchase tips
Important tips if you plan to make your travel arrangements online
Shopping online
Important tips on how to shop safely and securely online
Common online scams
Phishing information
How to recognize and avoid attempts to steal your personal information
Spyware information
Important tips for protecting yourself from malware and surreptitious software installations
Unwanted text message (SMS) spam
How to identify and protect yourself from unwanted text messages