Extra security resources

Understanding public-private key encryption:

• Descriptions about how it works, the link even includes a flash animation that describes the process: http://www.howstuffworks.com/encryption3.htm

Free programs that can secure your information through encryption

• True Crypt (secures files, folders or even entire drives): http://www.truecrypt.org/
• PGP (can secure files and emails): http://www.pgpi.org/

Popular culture resources

• CNN article, how you can be vulnerable to security flaws in the devices in your home: http://money.cnn.com/interactive/technology/hackable-house/?hpt=hp_t3
• Hacking and securing wireless networks: http://tech.blorge.com/Structure: /2007/02/06/i-hacked-my-wireless-network/ (a bit old although the link with default passwords is still useful), http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/articles/67675.aspx (using wireless hotspots)
• Facebook and security: http://www.reuters.com/article/2009/05/14/us-facebook-hackers-idUSTRE54D6BN20090514
• Think you're safe because you are a MAC user and never use Microsoft's products, think again: http://www.cnet.com/news/safari-hole-exploited-in-seconds-at-security-conference/, http://money.cnn.com/2010/06/17/technology/apple_security/index.htm?source=cnn_bin&hpt=Sbin

Phishing quizzes (tests how good you are act spotting fake phishing emails, you might learn what to look for after taking some of the 'tests'):

• http://www.opendns.com/phishing-quiz/
• http://www.sonicwall.com/furl/phishing/

Recent news story pertaining to security and encryption

• How a flaw in the encryption makes private data accessible (CRA tax information in this case but the flaw may apply to may other websites): http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/security-concerns-prompt-tax-agency-to-shut-down-website-1.1767727