Browser Safety
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| Flickr - What are content filters? | Flickr is a global community made up of many different kinds of people. What's OK in your back yard may not be OK in theirs. Each one of us bears the responsibility of categorizing our own content within this landscape. So, we've introduced some filters t | |
| Google Safe Browsing for Firefox | Google Safe Browsing is an extension to Firefox that alerts you if a web page that you visit appears to be asking for your personal or financial information under false pretences. This type of attack, known as phishing or spoofing, is becoming more sophis | |
| Google SafeSearch & other family friendly search engines | SafeSearch Web features safe links for those who want to search the internet without the risk of inappropriate material being viewed. | |
| How Firefox Works - Firefox Security | Firefox simply handles security differently from Internet Explorer. Where Internet Explorer uses security zones, which can sometimes be confused by malicious software, Firefox does not rely on zones. Also, Firefox doesn't use digital signatures, which are | |
| How To Protect Your Online Search Privacy | Revealing ourselves online is a risk we play when using the internet. Even if you use various search engines, like Google, Yahoo, or MSN’s options, you could be giving away a lot of personal information. These search providers, amongst the various others | |
| How to Use the Parental Controls on Internet Explorer | Let's face it, the Internet can be a great place for learning and interacting with friends, but it is also a wild place with lots of content that can be unsuitable for kids. Fortunately, Internet Explorer has parental controls that you can adjust accordin | |
| Internet Safety: Safe Surfing Tips for Teens | How could we live without the Internet? That's how most of us keep in touch with friends, find homework support, research a cool place to visit, or find out the latest news. | |
| Kid Safe Search Sites | A directory of sites | |
| Mozilla - Stay Safe While You Surf | Firefox keeps your personal info personal and your online interests away from the bad guys. | |
| Mozilla Firefox vs. Internet Explorer: Which is Safer? | I am safer browsing in Mozilla’s Firefox browser than I am in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer. I firmly believe this to be the case. Yes, that’s right, Firefox is safer than IE. | |
| Opera desktop browser security | Security and privacy features | |
| Parental control toolbar: free filtering tool | The Parental Control Bar is a free public service that helps concerned parents prevent their children from accessing adult-oriented web sites. Complete our simple three-step installation process and start controlling your family's online activity. | |
| Safety First with Internet Explorer 8 | Many sites on the Web host malware. Malware includes applications that can harm your computer or make it vulnerable to attacks from hackers. The best way to avoid malware is to use safe browsing habits. But sometimes it's hard to tell if a site is safe or | |
| Search Engines & Proxy Sites | The Internet is commonly used to search for information which is performed with the help of web sites called search engines. There are numerous search engines available but some of the more common ones are www.google.com, www.yahoo.com, www.bing.com, www. | |
| Search Engines, Portals, ISPs, URLs, WiFi, Spyware, Filters, Pop-ups, Browsers, and Blocks | Surfing isn't as tricky as it sounds. Basically, your kids connect to the Internet through an ISP (Internet Service Provider) using a dial-up modem, a cable modem, DSL, or a wireless connection (WiFi). This connects them to either a service provider's hom |