Parent’s Guide to Teen Sextortion Scams

Parent’s Guide to Teen Sextortion Scams

Download the Guide (PDF) The FBI has reported a “huge increase” in sextortion scams targeting teens, especially boys 14 to 17. According to the Cyberbullying Research Center, 5% of teens have been the target of sextortion, and only one-third told their parents. The...
Like Airlines, Tech Companies Shouldn’t Compete on Safety

Like Airlines, Tech Companies Shouldn’t Compete on Safety

by Larry Magid CEO, ConnectSafely A recent Washington Post article titled “Facebook paid GOP firm to malign TikTok,” accused Facebook’s parent company Meta of “paying one of the biggest Republican consulting firms in the country to orchestrate...
Tips to Help Stop Cyberbullying

Tips to Help Stop Cyberbullying

Guidance for parents and young people on cyberbullying, including advice for ending (or preventing) the cycle of aggression. For a more comprehensive look, see A Parents’ Guide to Cyberbullying.  For kids and teens Know that it’s not your fault. What...
Russian Cyberattacks are Possible. Be Prepared But Not Panicked.

Russian Cyberattacks are Possible. Be Prepared But Not Panicked.

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Although it’s very unlikely that average Americans will be directly targeted by a Russian cyberattack, it is quite possible to become an indirect victim of an attack against a company, health care...
Ask Trish: What Exactly is “Web3”?

Ask Trish: What Exactly is “Web3”?

By Trisha Prabhu Hey Trish. So many ppl I know keep talking about web3. What is web3? How is it different from the internet?” Hi, and thank you so much for this fantastic question! I want to begin by validating your confusion: trust me, you’re not the only person...