Internet & Computer Safety

• Computers create records in hundreds of ways of everything you do on the computer and on the Internet
• If you are in danger, please try to use a safer computer where someone abusive does not have direct access, or even remote (hacking) access
• It might be safer to use a computer in a public library, at a community technology center, at a trusted friend's house, or at an Internet Cafe.
• If you think you activities are being monitored, you are probably right.  Abusive people are often controlling and want to know your every move.  You don't need to be a computer programmer or have special skills to monitor someone's computer activities- anyone can do it and there are many ways to monitor.
• Computers can provide a lot of information about what you look at on the Internet, the emails you send, and other activities.  It is not possible to delete or clear all computer "footprints".
• If you think you may be monitored on your home computer, you might consider no home Internet use or a "safer" Internet surfing.  Example: If you are planning to flee Texas, don't look at classified ads for jobs and apartments, or bus tickets on a home computer or any computer an abuser has physical or remote access to.  Use a safer computer to research an escape plan.