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    • I need to use a public computer, and I'm concerned about my privacy Public computers can now be found in many types of stores, Internet cafes, airports, libraries, and a wide range of other civic and commercial locations. While they provide convenience to their users, these devices are also a valuable potential source of information for identity thieves.

    • If the public computer has a floppy drive, try checking the hard disk for malicious programs by running spyware-detection software from your floppy disk.


    • If you've surfed the Internet while using the public computer, try "erasing" your tracks by deleting temporary files and cookies and clearing the browser history. This is not always possible, however, as many public computers are "locked down" so normal users have very little access to the browser settings. If this is the case, your only alternative is to press the "Back" button until you reach the first Web site you opened, and then click a completely new series of links. This creates a new browse sequence and nullifies the functionality of the browser's "Forward" button.


    • Do not use GoToMyPC or similar applications from a public computer. These are very powerful programs that could allow a stranger to take complete control over your home computer after you've logged off and left the facility.


    • If you know in advance which accounts and systems you'll be accessing the Internet via a public computer, you might want to consider creating temporary passwords for each of them. This way, even if some nasty piece of software is residing on the public computer, the passwords it's able to steal will only be good for as long as it takes you to return home and reset them.


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