Online Social Networking Safety Resources:

Facebook Safety | Facebook
Facebook Safety pages with resources to connect with Facebook Safety.
http://www.facebook.com/fbsafety?v=app_4949752878

Facebook Security Page
Like this Page for tips on how to protect yourself on Facebook and across the Internet.
http://www.facebook.com/security

Facebook and Privacy Page
Get updates on how to control your sharing on Facebook, and to give feedback on privacy.
http://www.facebook.com/fbprivacy

Facebook Privacy Guide
Learn how to manage who can see your information on and off Facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation.php

Facebook Privacy FAQ
Have questions about how to control your sharing on Facebook? Check out this dedicated FAQ page.
http://www.facebook.com/help/?topic=privacyupdate

Facebook Privacy Settings Page
Choose settings to control your sharing as you see fit and block abusive users.
http://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=privacy

Facebook Account Settings Page
Reset your password, add an email address, and take other steps to secure your account.
https://register.facebook.com/editaccount.php

Protecting Your Facebook Privacy
http://www.wiredsafety.org/fbprivacy/index.htm

Sophos's recommendations for Facebook settings
(for the truly paranoid)
http://www.sophos.com/security/best-practice/facebook/

How to Use Facebook Privacy Settings and Avoid Disaster
http://mashable.com/2009/04/28/facebook-privacy-settings/

10 Privacy Settings Every Facebook User Should Know
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http://www.allfacebook.com/facebook-privacy-2009-02

10 Privacy Settings Every Facebook User Should Know
Video >>> http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=624088888775

Privacy settings and Friend Lists (e.g., Limited Profile)
Update to privacy settings ... Privacy policies and internet safety. Protecting account security ...
http://www.facebook.com/help/?page=419

More Tips for Staying Safe Online:

Use these tips to make sure that you and your family stay secure online—whether you’re browsing the Web or chatting with friends.

Stay safe when using e-mail

• E-mail is a great way to communicate and stay in touch with friends and family. Some ways to stay safe when e-mailing
  • Don’t give out any personal information. Guard your home address, Social Security number, and bank or credit card information. It’s a good idea to have one e-mail that you use for family members and close friends and another one for shopping and signing up for newsletters and Web sites.
  • Use caution when opening attached files. A file attached to an e-mail is a common way for a virus to spread. Think first before opening attachments even if you know the sender, and check with the sender if you’re not sure about an attachment.

Stay safe when surfing the Web

• You always wear a seat belt in your car. Stay safe on the information superhighway, too.
  • Make sure your personal information is protected. Read a site’s privacy statement before you give out any personal information or download software. Check for signs that the Web site protects sensitive data: look for “https” in the Web address and for a yellow padlock or an unbroken key in the lower-right corner. Learn more about how to avoid imposter “phishing” sites and “spoofed” e-mail.
  • Use strong passwords. Strong passwords have at least eight characters; include letters, numbers, and symbols; and are easy for you to remember but tough for others to guess. Protect your passwords, and change them regularly.

Keep your computer current

• A computer that’s up-to-date is far more likely to be secure. Use a firewall, install antivirus software, and keep Windows and Office up-to-date using Microsoft Update. Detect, remove, and block malicious software threats using the full service scanner.

AMBER'S IMPORTANT ONLINE SAFETY TIPS:

Personal Privacy Tips on Facebook and Craigslist...

• my Wife Amber pointed out that it's probably not a good idea to post your address and phone number on Facebook or other social media.
  • Your friends and family probably know them anyway and if they don't, you can communicate with them over the phone or by email.
• Craigslist or other online "in-person" sales or purchases - make sure you know who the person is, their address and phone number.
  • if someone comes to your place to buy something posted online, make sure you have all their details PLUS have at least one other person with you. Same thing applies when going somewhere to make a purchase on a "buy-sell" website.
  • Amber doesn't recommend meeting people "in-person" that you just met online. The slang term online "IRL" stands for "in real life" and if you are meeting someone IRL for the first time, it's best to do it in public, like a coffee shop.     

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