1. Talk to your kids about the risks of being on the Internet. The Internet is a fascinating world for them, but make sure they understand the dangers.
2. Understand that social networking often begins earlier than age 13: While Facebook has an official minimum age of 13, it is not enforceable, and many sites don’t restrict by age whatsoever. Growing numbers of elementary school children report having social networking profiles.

The security of your computer can affect the safety of your online experience – and your kids’. Talk to your kids regularly about the responsibility they have to protect the family’s personal information, and how to reduce the risk of their computer contracting a virus or other malicious software.

Identity theft occurs when someone uses your name, your Social Security number, or some other personal, financial, or medical information without your permission to commit fraud or other crimes. Online threats like phishing, malware, or hacking can lead to identity theft.

If your personal information is lost, stolen, or otherwise compromised, you can minimize the potential damage from identity theft.

Identity theft occurs when someone uses your name, your Social Security number, or some other personal, financial, or medical information without your permission to commit fraud or other crimes. Online threats like phishing, malware, or hacking can lead to identity theft.

If your personal information is lost, stolen, or otherwise compromised, you can minimize the potential damage from identity theft.