General Safe Computing
Get Net Wise
A user-friendly, consumer-empowering, online resource that contains aggregated and syndicated content which is organized into four themes:
* Children's Online Safety
* Unwanted Email and Spam
* Securing the Internet and Cyberspace
* Keeping Your Personal Information Private
http://www.getnetwise.org/FTC Info Security
Federal Trade Commission has created this website for consumers and businesses as a source of information about computer security and safeguarding personal information.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/infosecurity/index.html
Malware (spyware and adware etc)
Ten steps to Malware Prevention
Online Security Checks
Gibson Research Corp. ShieldsUP!
good online security check with explaination
http://www.grc.com/ShieldsUP! FAQ
http://www.grc.com/faq-shieldsup.htm
Spam and Virus Web Resources
Symantec Security Response
Some authoritative reading of many security threatsSophos Spam and Virus Glossary
http://www.sophos.com/spaminfo/explained/spamglossary.html
Spyware Malware Security Tools
Spybot Search and Destroy
Go to Download Spybot - Search & DestroyAdaware
Click Download Adaware Free