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Conclusion and Links

Ultimately, your security and privacy while using the Internet are your responsibility.  You have to be vigilant, aware, and educate yourself about these issues.  The alternative is allowing your personal information and habits to be collected and categorized, stored and sold, and maybe even stolen.  As the Internet becomes more and more integrated into our lives, you can no longer take a cavalier attitude about privacy and security.  Learn more, become informed.  Below are some links to various sites that will give you a start on obtaining software/hardware for your protection and privacy, as well as links to organizations that take these issues very seriously.



 

 

Personal Software Firewalls
BlackICE
Norton Personal Firewall
Tiny Personal Firewall
ZoneAlarm

Personal Hardware Firewalls
Cisco SOHO Router/Firewalls
Linksys Router/Firewall
Netgear Router/Firewall
Watchguard SOHO Router/Firewall

Cookie Blockers, Ad Blockers, Spyware Cleaners
Ad-aware - Remove Spyware from your PC
AddSubtract Pro
Cookie Crusher
CookieWall
SpyCop - Is your PC compromised?
Who's Watching Me - Detects keyloggers, blockers and other spyware

Security/Privacy Information
Center for Democracy and Technology
Electronic Frontier Foundation
EPIC.org - Electronic Privacy Information Center
EPIC.org - Practical Privacy Tools
GRC Shields Up - Check the security of your Internet connection
How to take back your Privacy - PC World Magazine
JunkBusters
Privacy.net - Privacy Analysis of your Internet connection
Privacy International
Spychecker - Is it Freeware or Spyware?




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