Though many news stories about Internet safety today focus on children and teens, the fact is that adults have several risks when they go online. Crimes such as sexual predation don’t just happen to young people; criminals don’t only hang out in teen social networking sites; and an adult’s personal and financial information and buying habits are of great value in the Internet’s underground economy.

If you understand how to behave and protect yourself online, you can stay safe and enjoy all the benefits the Internet has to offer.