Please keep in mind there are is no software that filters the Internet that is 100% effective. The following are just a few options that can be used.

The Mt. Angel School District does not endorse a specific product nor take responsibility for the quality and effectiveness of the product.

• Net Nanny – Reports to provide customization of filtering, limiting the amount of time online, block of Chat Rooms, and other features.

• Cyber Patrol – Reports to provide customization of filtering, limiting the amount of time online and preventing the revealing of personal information.

Antivirus protection is very important to have on your computer. There are several brands on the market. This is also true for Firewall software programs (software that assists in trying to prevent someone from “hacking” into your computer).

The important thing is to make sure that you “update” your virus and Firewall protection on a regular basis. Each time you sign onto the Internet is the best practice. Several Anti Virus and Firewall protection software programs are available and can also be researched on the Internet, there are some that are also free but the quality of the product may not be as good as other "pay for" products.

Two of the major names in anti-virus sofware are Norton and McAfee. Both products offer virus protection packages as well as parental control software and personal firewalls. Both of these sites also offer a look up feature for checking to see if a certain virus, worm or Trojan name that you received in an email or by word of mouth is an actual threat to your computer.

Most of these sites also offer a free check of your computer to make sure it is not infected or vulnerable to a threat.

The Mt. Angel School District does not endorse a specific product nor take responsibility for the quality and effectiveness of the product.  

Identity theft is a growing problem that not only impacts adults, but children as well. A child’s identity is essentially a “blank slate” for identity thieves. Children don’t have credit reports and few parents actively monitor their child’s credit or SSN, which means the fraud can go undetected for years. If a thief has a damaged credit reputation, a child’s identity is a way to start over, get hired at a job, or even avoid criminal prosecution.  

• The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse is a nonprofit consumer education, research, and advocacy program. The site reports to assist in providing information so that you can take action to control your personal information by providing helpful tips on privacy control.

• The ID Theft Center - A nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to developing and implementing a comprehensive program against identity theft —by supporting victims, broadening public awareness, disseminating information about this crime and decreasing the potential victim population.

• Online Fraud - This site provides information for general Internet Fraud Tips to include Online escrow accounts, computers, software, credit card protection, charity scams, among other online fraud safety tips. This site also includes tips for Telemarketing scams, Elder Fraud and scams against Businesses.