Identifying the risks of using the Internet

• Web browsing risks

  • - Viruses and virus-like attacks
  • - Spyware
  • - Hacking risks
  • - “Extra-charge” site dialers and your phone bill
  • - Cookies and your computer
  • - Pop-ups

• E-mail risks

  • - Emails and viruses
  • - Junk mail and spam
  • - Email scams and phishing
  • - Other email abuses

• Other risks

  • - Personal data loss

Protecting yourself against Internet risks

• The basics

  • - Learn how to manage browser cookies
  • - Minimal software protection: anti-virus and firewall solutions

• Safe Internet habits

  • - Tips for Surfing
  • - Tips for Downloading
  • - Tips for Shopping & Banking

• Using email safely

  • - Tips to avoid viruses and dangerous content
  • - Tips to avoid fraud and scams
  • - Tips to avoid spam and other abuses

• Our selection of tools and services

  • - Internet Check-up
  • - Bell Internet Scan and Clean Utility
  • - Personal Vault
  • - MSN Premium: "all-in-one" convenient tool
  • - Bell Internet Security services:

• Using and troubleshooting your Bell Internet Security services

  • - MSN Premium online guide
  • - Bell Internet Security Manager online guide
  • - Personal Vault online guide
  • - Freedom Suite online guide

• Other anti-virus and firewall software (Norton and McAfee)

  • - Internet software: other support options

Protecting children against Internet abuse

• What are the risks for your children?
• Tips to protect your children from Internet abuses
• Parental control
• Help protect children with Cybertip.ca