Online Safety Resources

It’s not often that "mental health" comes up when you think about the aftermath of a cybercrime on an individual.

Kosa is firing people up– but not for partisan reasons. It’s a complicated argument, but we help you break it down.

We break down what Kamala Harris an Donald Trump’s records with tech policy issues are ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election

By enhancing media literacy, individuals can become more discerning consumers of information, reducing the impact of misinformation on socie

Learn the difference between disinformation and misinformation, and how to recognize and protect yourself from false information online.

Build a security plan to protect against cyber threats. Secure your data with key strategies like Wi-Fi protection, MFA, and software update

In today's world, social media images are often AI-generated. Learn tips to identify and discern authenticity.

Online shopping is convenient but risky. Learn practical tips for secure shopping.

Learn essential strategies to protect your personal information on social media, from strong passwords to privacy settings and more.

Learn to identify and protect yourself from dark patterns—manipulative design tactics that trick you into unwanted decisions online.

Manage social media overwhelm during crises with critical consumption, awareness of echo chambers, and secure actions.

Combat misinformation with trusted fact-checking websites to stay informed and preserve democracy.

Learn how to disable automatic location services on your devices and understand the security and privacy benefits.

Deepfakes undermine democracy by spreading misinformation, distorting political discourse, and threatening election integrity.

Explore how AI enhances security through proactive threat detection, efficiency, and adaptability, while addressing its challenges.

Learn immediate steps to take and questions to ask AI if you've clicked on a phishing email.

Learn how to respond effectively if you get hacked, with steps to secure personal, financial, and social media information.

Learn how to protect yourself and navigate the challenges of being doxxed with practical steps and essential resources.

Learn to spot deepfakes during election season with tips to identify digitally altered videos and protect yourself from disinformation.

Learn how to spot deepfakes and protect yourself from deceptive videos in today's sophisticated digital landscape.

Learn how to protect yourself from charity scams and donate securely to causes you care about.

As digital natives, it's our responsibility to educate our older family members about online safety and protect them from becoming cybercrim

Discover the importance of two-factor authentication in protecting your online accounts from sophisticated cyber criminals.

Learn about the potential causes of internet outages and discover practical steps to prepare for and minimize the impact of such events.

Learn how to set up a VPN on your mobile devices (iPhone and Android) and computers (Windows 10, Mac OS, and Chrome OS) to secure your data.

VPNs protect your data on public Wi-Fi and from ISPs. Learn how they work, factors to consider when choosing one, and our top recommendation

Learn what phishing is, how to spot phishing attempts, and where to report these scams to protect yourself and others from cyber criminals.

Stay safe online without the hassle! Learn the lazy person's guide to online security, featuring password managers, automatic updates, and m

Social engineering is when cybercriminals trick people into giving up personal info. Learn how it works and tips to protect yourself.

Learn how to cultivate a mindful relationship with your digital devices through simple practices like decluttering, setting limits, and taki

Learn how to reclaim control over your digital privacy with practical steps and consumer protection laws.

Here's everything should do after your account gets hacked, from start to finish.

You heard that right— WiFi can see through walls. Stay ahead by securing your at home network.

Embrace viral moments with preparedness & purpose! Our journey taught us to inspire change & stay true to our values.

Remove yourself from data brokers' lists so they stop selling your personal information. Delete your personal information on the internet that data brokers hold. Don't get sold.

The team at DataGrade has created report cards for the internet. Leverage their database to look into the companies you use and better understand risk.

This documentary-drama hybrid explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.

The challenges to humanity posed by the digital future, the first detailed examination of the unprecedented form of power called "surveillance capitalism," and the quest by powerful corporations to predict and control our behavior.

Technological advances have benefited our world in immeasurable ways, but there is an ominous flip side: our technology can be turned against us. And just over the horizon is a tidal wave of scientific progress that will leave our heads spinning—from implantable medical devices to drones and 3-D printers, all of which can be hacked, with disastrous consequences.

From everyday apps to complex algorithms, Ruha Benjamin cuts through tech-industry hype to understand how emerging technologies can reinforce White supremacy and deepen social inequity.

A revealing look at how negative biases against women of color are embedded in search engine results and algorithms

A former Wall Street quant sounds an alarm on the mathematical models that pervade modern life — and threaten to rip apart our social fabric

The Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower's Inside Story of How Big Data, Trump, and Facebook Broke Democracy and How It Can Happen Again

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Explore how a data company named Cambridge Analytica came to symbolize the dark side of social media in the wake of the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

A lawyer goes on the run after he is given a video tying a National Security Agency official to a murder.

Fight for the Future is a non-profit organization whose mission is to ensure that the web continues to hold freedom of expression and creativity at its core.

Privacy Badger is a browser add-on that stops advertisers and other third-party trackers from secretly tracking where you go and what pages you look at on the web.

Founded in 1990, EFF champions user privacy, free expression, and innovation through impact litigation, policy analysis, grassroots activism, and technology development.

*Privacy Not Included is a shopping companion to help consumers identify Internet-connected products that meet their privacy and security needs.