The following sites provide excellent resources about privacy and security. These sites are not associated with Bank of Texas.

Microsoft Security At Home. Microsoft has a site committed to providing you easy steps and resources to secure your computer at home.

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Identity Theft Home. Your National Resource for Identity Theft.

Free Credit Report Information. A recent amendment to the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires each of the nationwide consumer reporting companies to provide you with a free copy of your credit report, at your request, once every 12 months.

FDIC Consumer Information. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation quick links for consumers.

BITS Financial Services Round Table. BITS is a nonprofit, CEO-driven industry consortium whose members are 100 of the largest financial institutions in the United States.

National Cyber Security Alliance. The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) is a public-private partnership focused on promoting cyber security and safe behavior online.

Anti-Phishing Working Group. The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) is the global pan-industrial and law enforcement association focused on eliminating the fraud and identity theft that result from phishing, pharming and email spoofing of all types.

National Fraud Information Center. The NFIC was originally established by the National Consumers League to fight the growing menace of telemarketing and internet fraud by improving prevention and enforcement.

Small Business Center: Security Toolkit. Every business needs a security plan. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Microsoft to create a comprehensive resource of tips and how-to information that can be used to protect your computers and your business.

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