Mar 19, 2026
by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News At ConnectSafely we’re strong advocates for keeping your online information secure. But when possible, it makes sense to choose approaches that are both secure and easy to use. Last week, someone I know asked...
Mar 13, 2026
In this episode of Doing Tech Right, Larry Magid talks with Shae Gardner, Director of Policy and Research at LGBT Tech, about the unique role technology plays for LGBTQ+ communities. They discuss online safety, youth access to social media, digital resilience, and the...
Mar 12, 2026
by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Regardless of how you feel about the conflict, I think we can all agree that all wars, including the one currently underway in Iran, are tragic. Although misinformation isn’t nearly as horrific as the loss of...
Mar 5, 2026
by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Americans lost at least $16.6 billion to scams in 2024, according to the FBI, and the real number is almost certainly far higher because many victims never report the crime. Much of this crime involves online...
Feb 18, 2026
ConnectSafely’s Safer Internet Day 2026 was not just a one-day event. It was a coordinated national effort that included a youth-centered summit in Sacramento, a grant program supporting schools and youth-serving organizations nationwide, and a free webinar to help...
