The Stay Safe Online Blog

Aug 30, 2012 3:22pm

Need a funny reminder to help you make your passwords long, strong and unique? This should do the trick.

Aug 21, 2012 7:44am

The sky is the limit and that is what we are aiming for in 2013 for Data Privacy Day.

Aug 15, 2012 12:18pm

We partnered with our friends and NCSA Board Member Company EMC/RSA to bring you the Online Identity Risk Calculator. The Online Identity Risk Calculator is game that allows people to find their personal identity risk score and get practical tips on keeping their online identity protected.

Aug 14, 2012 10:56am

Cyber Tours engage all segments of the community – from individuals and non-profit organizations to government entities and businesses- in cybersecurity events and activities.

Aug 9, 2012 10:49am

We’re thrilled that Facebook, an NCSA Board member company, is continuing the fight against cyberthreats with its launch of phish@fb.com -- a new email address for users to report any phishing attempts that use the Facebook name or brand. Whenever users receive a questionable email appearing to be from Facebook, they can quickly take action and notify the social media company.

Aug 2, 2012 4:52pm

We recently partnered with STOP. THINK. CONNECT. & Safer Online by Microsoft for a back to school online safety Twitter chat. Here is a partial transcript of the chat.

Jul 24, 2012 11:09am

The 2012 Summer Olympics start this week in London. And while athletes from around the world compete for the gold, scammers may be using the Olympics to win their own medals in cybercrime.

Jul 12, 2012 2:06pm

A typical child in the 21st century is practically raised on technology.

May 29, 2012 8:45am

For the past several months, the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) has been working with other organizations to create the Industry Botnet Group, a voluntary group of companies, trade associations and non-profit organizations established to collaborate, share expertise and aggregate resources to combat botnets.

May 11, 2012 9:44am

Parents play an important role in their children's safety online — especially when it comes to social networking.