information:
Tim Lordan
202-638-4370
tim@netcaucus.org
Sample Web Site Information and Code
Another great way to communicate with constituents is through your office Web site. Members are increasingly finding that well organized Web sites providing useful constituent services are rewarded with return visits from constituents. The Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee urges congressional offices to post helpful tips about spyware prevention on their Web pages to complement other communications to your constituents. Below, please find some sample HTML code to help you post spyware tips on your Web site.
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<p><b>Spyware Tips<b><br>More and more computer users are finding unwanted programs operating on their machines that perform all sorts of annoying functions. These unwanted programs, often called ÒspywareÓ annoy and confuse consumers. The tips below will help you prevent spyware from taking over your computer. Tips include:</p><ul>
<li>Be skeptical about installing strange or free software.</li>
<li>Pay attention to ÒSecurity WarningÓ screens.</li>
<li>Read the End User Licensing Agreement and the Privacy Policy.</li>
<li>Practice basic computer security hygiene, including using anti-virus software, firewalls and keeping your software up-to-date with security patches.</li>
<li>Know the symptoms of spyware and use tools to remove it from your computer.</li>
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<p>More information and resources available at <a href="http://www.house.gov/htbin/leave_site?ln_url='http://www.getnetwise.org/spotlight/'&ln_desc= 'GetNetWise+Spyware+Information'">http://www.getnetwise.org/spotlight/</a>.</p>
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Spyware Tips
More and more computer users are finding unwanted programs operating on their machines that perform all sorts of annoying functions. These unwanted programs, often called ÒspywareÓ annoy and confuse consumers. The tips below will help you prevent spyware from taking over your computer. Tips include:
- Be skeptical about installing strange or free software.
- Pay attention to ÒSecurity WarningÓ screens.
- Read the End User Licensing Agreement and the Privacy Policy.
- Practice basic computer security hygiene, including using anti-virus software, firewalls and keeping your software up-to-date with security patches.
- Know the symptoms of spyware and use tools to remove it from your computer.
More information and resources available at http://www.getnetwise.org/spotlight/.
