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Chapter 12: How Can I Keep My Privacy and Stay Secure?

• How Can I Keep My Privacy and Stay Secure?
  • 12.1. Should I worry about security?
  • 12.2. How can I keep my password secure?
  • 12.3. Is it possible for my system administrator to see my password?
  • 12.4. Is my electronic mail private?
  • 12.5. Who could be reading my e-mail?
  • 12.6. What about Pretty Good Privacy as a way to protect my e-mail?
  • 12.7. Where can I get PGP?
  • 12.8. What is privacy enhanced mail?
  • 12.9. What is Riordan's Internet privacy enhanced mail?
  • 12.10. How can I keep my files private?
  • 12.11. What newsgroups should I read for more information about privacy and security on the Internet?
  • 12.12. Is it safe to send credit card information over the Internet?
  • 12.13. How do I send e-mail anonymously? How can I post to the Usenet anonymously?
  • 12.14. Why would someone want to post anonymously?
  • 12.15. What are the responsibilities associated with anonymity?
  • 12.16. Where can I find more information about privacy and anonymity on the Net?

Although many of us in our day-to-day activities take our right to privacy and safety for granted, users on the Internet cannot. This chapter answers important questions that affect everyone who uses the Internet, including how to protect your data from prying eyes, keep your private information truly private, and veil your identity by using anonymous mail servers.

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