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 Internet &
Computer Safety
There are hundreds of ways that
computers record everything you do on the computer and on the
Internet. If you are in danger, please try to use a safe
computer - one that someone abusive does not have direct access, or
even remote (hacking) access, to.
It might be safer to use a computer in a public library, at a
trusted friend’s house, or at an Internet Café.
If you think your activities are being monitored, they probably are.
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 "safer" Internet surfing. Example:
If you are planning to flee to California, don't look at classified
ads for jobs and apartments, bus tickets, etc. for California on a
home computer or any computer an abuser has physical or remote
access to. Use a safer computer to research an escape plan. |
