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| How to be Safe on the Web |
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| WARNING |
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Taking all of the actions on this page may not prevent an abuser from discovering your email and Internet activity. The safest way to find information on the Internet is to go to a safer computer. Some suggestions would be your local library, a friend's house or your workplace. Other safety suggestions: Change your password often, do not pick obvious words or numbers for your password, and make sure to include a combination of letters and numbers for your password.
PLEASE NOTE: Some of the below "How To's" have links that will take you directly to websites which contain additional information about how to clear the cache of your browser. Eve's Place is not responsible for the content of any external web sites linked herein. Also, any external pages will not contain an "ESCAPE" button. |
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| What is the "ESCAPE" Button for? |
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If you've not already noticed, every page on our website contains an "ESCAPE" button. This button is placed at the top and bottom (as well as in the middle of longer pages) so that if someone threatening comes into the room, you can click this button and immediately be taken to a safe web page. We have selected Google.com as this page. When clicked, you will be taken to the main Google page where you can then pretend to be searching for something to avoid scrutiny. Please be aware that this does not clear your cache, so if the "Back" button is clicked, you will be taken back to whatever page you were viewing before you clicked "ESCAPE." The button is only meant to hide the page you were just viewing from immediate view. |
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| HOW AN ABUSER CAN TRACK
YOUR ACTIVITIES |
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Email
If an abuser has access to your email account, he or she may be able to read your incoming and outgoing mail. Even if you believe your account is secure, make sure you choose a password he or she will not be able to guess.
If an abuser sends you threatening or harassing email messages, you can print and save them as evidence of this abuse. These messages may also constitute a federal offense. For more information on this issue, contact your local United States Attorney's Office. |
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| ERASING YOUR TRACKS |
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| History/cache file
If an abuser knows how to read your computer's history of cache file (automatically saved web pages and graphics), he or she
may be able to see information you have viewed on the Internet.
You can clear your history or empty your cache file in your brower's settings*
Please select your internet browser from the list below:
Please note: If you do not see your internet browser listed above, please check the help files in your browser to find out how. |
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| AOL for Windows, Version 9.0 |
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- Open the AOL Program.
- Click the "Settings" icon on the AOL toolbar.
- Go to Essentials > Internet (Web) Options.
- Click on the General tab.
- Go to the "Temporary Internet Files" section.
- Click "Settings."
- Under "Check for newer versions of stored pages," make sure the first option, "Every visit to the page," is selected.
- Click "OK."
- Click the "Delete Files . . ." button.
- Check the box for "Delete all offline content."
- Click "OK."
- Your cache has been cleared. Click the "OK" button to close the AOL Internet properties box.
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| AOL for Mac, Version 5.0 |
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- Open the AOL Program.
- Go to My AOL > Preferences.
- Click on the "WWW" icon.
- Locate the square labeled "Disk Cache."
- Click on the "Empty Cache Now" button.
- Click "OK".
- Close the "Preferences" window.
- Quit (exit) AOL.
- Restart your computer.
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| Firefox for Windows, Version 2.x |
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- Open the Firefox Program.
- Go to the "Tools" menu at the top and select "Options."
- In the Options window, choose the "Privacy" tab.
- At the bottom, there is a section labeled "Private Data."
- Make sure the box labeled "Ask me before clearing private data." is selected.
- To clear your private data, click "Clear Now."
- In the window that appears, make sure the following options are all selected:
Browsing History
- Cache
- Cookies
- Authenticated Sessions
- Then Click "Clear Private Data Now."
- Click the X to exit the Options window.
- Quit the Firefox Program.
For more details about the Privacy Pane in the Options window, click here to go directly to Mozilla's website:
http://www.mozilla.org/support/firefox/options#privacy |
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| Firefox for Mac, Version 2.x |
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- Open the Firefox Program.
- Go to the "Firefox" menu at the top and select "Preferences."
- In the Preferences window, choose the "Privacy" tab.
- At the bottom, there is a section labeled "Private Data."
- Make sure the box labeled "Ask me before clearing private data." is selected.
- To clear your private data, click "Clear Now."
- In the window that appears, make sure the following options are all selected:
Browsing History
- Cache
- Cookies
- Authenticated Sessions
- Then Click "Clear Private Data Now."
- Click the X to exit the Preferences window.
- Quit the Firefox Program.
For more details about the Privacy Pane in the Preferences window, click here to go directly to Mozilla's website:
http://www.mozilla.org/support/firefox/options#privacy
(Please note: The above help page only shows images from the Windows version of Firefox, however the options are very similar,
if not exactly the same in the Mac version.) |
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| Internet Explorer for Windows, Version 6.x |
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- On the Internet Explorer 6 Tools menu, click Internet Options. The Internet Options box should open to the General tab.
- On the General tab, in the Temporary Internet Files section, click the Delete Files button. This will delete all the files that
are currently stored in your cache.
- Click OK, and then click OK again.
This information was found on the Microsoft Support website. Here is a direct link to that page:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/ie6/using/howto/customizing/clearcache.mspx |
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| Internet Explorer for Windows Vista, Version 7.x |
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- Open Internet Options by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking Network
and Internet, and then clicking Internet Options.
- Click the General tab, and then, under Browsing history, click Delete.
- Under History, click Delete history, and then click Yes to confirm that you want to delete the history.
- Click Close, and then click OK.
This information was found on the Microsoft Support website. Here is a direct link to that page:
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/71a6a0e1-5f93-4bf8-aeb8-595d45dfd4a01033.mspx |
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| Netscape for Windows, Version 8.x |
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- Open the Netscape Program.
- Go to Tools > Options.
- Click on the panel marked "Privacy."
- Click "Cache."
- Click "Clear Cache."
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| Netscape for Mac, Versions 4.x and 6.x |
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- Open the Netscape Program.
- Close all browser windows.
- Go to Edit > Preferences.
- Expand the "Advanced" options by clicking on the arrow pointing to "Advanced."
- Select "Cache."
- Confirm you have "Every Time" selected.
- Click on "Clear Disk Cache."
- When asked if you're sure, click "OK."
- Click "OK" to close the window.
- Close Netscape and restart your computer.
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| Safari 2.x |
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- Open the Safari Program.
- Click and hold on "Safari" in the main menu bar.
- While holding the mouse button down, drag to "empty cache" in the dropdown menu.
- Release the mouse button.
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*This information may not completely hide your tracks. Many browser types have features that display
recently visited sites. The safest way to find information on the Internet would be at a local library,
a friend's house, or at work. |
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Some of the details of this page were taken from the website of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
Eve's Place is a member of NCADV.
To view the sourced webpage, please click here: http://www.ncadv.org/protectyourself/InternetSafety_121.html |
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