Trend Micro Consumer Newsletter | Security Tips, Tricks, and Updates July 2008      

- Surf Safely While You're On the Road
- Cyber Security 101
- Tips from Trend Micro's 'Cyber'Dad

Surf Safely While You're On the Road

Traveling this summer? Here are some tips for protecting your online identity if you're on the road and checking email and personal accounts from Internet cafes, hotels, hot spots, or other marginally secure areas. Read more >

Cyber Security 101

When you hear people talking about Internet security on the news or around the office, do you find yourself nodding along as people throw out words you've never heard of? Do you ever ask yourself, "What is a botnet, anyway?"

Here's a quick-and-dirty, plain-English rundown on some key cyber security terms and concepts. Read more >

Tips from Trend Micro's 'CyberDad'

Trend Micro's own Todd Thiemann, our resident mobile security guru, recently sat down with MainStreet.com and shared some tips for protecting your kids online. Click here for the full story, or read on for the highlights.

  1. Keep the family computer in a public space instead of in your child's bedroom.
  2. Make sure your kids know what information is safe to disclose online—and what isn't.
  3. Don't let your kids be cyber bullies.
  4. Just like in real life, don't talk to strangers online.
  5. Update your security software.
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