Free Security Tools
The following is a list of free publications, downloads and tips. We encourage you to share them with your friends and family.
Fraud Resources
- How to Report Fraud to the Canadian Government
- Ontario Securities Commission
- B.C. Securities Commission - File a Complaint
- Quebec Autorité des Marchés Financiers - File a Complaint
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – For U.S. Consumer Fraud and Identity Theft
- FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center – For Online Fraud
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – For U.S. Securities Fraud and Investment Schemes
- Scamwatch
- Better Business Bureau – Scams
- FTC – Identity Theft
- Identity Theft Resource Center
- ActionFraud – Cyber Fraud
- USA.gov – Online Safety
- Investor.gov – Ponzi Schemes
Disaster Preparedness
- Alert Ready - Emergency Alert System
- Track Natural Disasters and Get Alerts
- 72 Hours: Is Your Family Prepared? Emergency Preparedness Guide (PDF 2 MB)
- Emergency Preparedness Week Toolkit (PDF 3.91 MB)
- Floods - What to do? (PDF 986 KB)
- Severe Storms - What to Do? (PDF 997 KB)
- Power Outages — What to do? (PDF 895 KB)
- Earthquakes - What to Do? (PDF 1 MB)
For other publications on aspects of emergency preparedness, visit the web sites for the Canadian Red Cross, St. John Ambulance, The Salvation Army, or your provincial or territorial Emergency Management Organization
Protecting our Children
Personal Security
- Home Invasion Survival Tips
- Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks
- Identifying Hoaxes and Urban Legends
- The Rise Of Identity Theft - How To Protect Yourself From Being A Victim
- Preventing and Responding to Identity Theft
- Home Security
- How To Survive An Active Shooter
- How to Avoid Cryptocurrency Investment Scams
Computer & Electronic Devices Security
- Recognizing and Avoiding Spyware
- Recovering from Viruses, Worms, and Trojan Horses
- Using Instant Messaging and Chat Rooms Safely
- Benefits of BCC
- Benefits and Risks of Free Email Services
- Reducing Spam
- Staying Safe on Social Network Sites
- Choosing and Protecting Passwords
- Debunking Some Common Myths
- Good Security Habits
- International Mobile Safety Tips
- Real-World Warnings Keep You Safe Online
- Safeguarding Your Data
- Effectively Erasing Files
- How Anonymous Are You?
- Protecting Your Privacy
- Supplementing Passwords
- Understanding Encryption
Free Security Software Downloads
- AVG AntiVirus Free Edition - AVG is consistently one of the top-rated antivirus programs around. It scores just as well, sometimes better, than paid programs in identifying and removing viruses. They offer free antivirus and anti-spyware security software for Windows, Mac, and Mobile.
- Avast! Free Antivirus - Avast! is another top-rated free security program. As with AVG, the free version blocks viruses and spyware automatically, and it has a good detection rate. Plus, it works on both PCs and Macs.
- ClamWin - Free Open Source Antivirus for Windows. If you are always on the go and using multiple computers, then ClamWin is the program for you. It is portable software that can fit on a flash drive, making it great if you are the tech-support person in your family.
- Avira Free Antivirus - Like AVG, this program is consistently one of the top-rated free antivirus programs available. It's built upon the same award-winning technology found in our premium products.
- Malwarebytes - One of the top-rated Malware killing software! Scan, Detect & Remove Malware
- Privacy Heroes - Take your privacy back with these free privacy-minded online services.