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Despite Laws and FCC Rules, Robocalls Remain a Problem
Google the term “robocall,” and you’ll find an FCC webpage that begins, “Unwanted calls – including illegal and spoofed robocalls – are the FCC’s top consumer complaint and our top consumer protection priority.”
Misinformation Amplified by Social Media
As Daniel Patrick Moynihan once wrote, “Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts.
Parent, Educator & Youth Guide to LGBTQ Cyberbullying
64% of LGBTQ+ respondents have been harassed online.
Generosity is Great, But Be Cautious When Giving to Charity
“Giving Tuesday,” which is now behind us, is really the start of the end-of-the-year holiday giving period. Unfortunately, this season of generosity also brings out online scammers.
Tips to Help Stop Cyberbullying
Guidance for parents and young people on cyberbullying, including...
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Protecting Children from Online Sexual Exploitation (Webcast)
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher speak with WePROTECT Global Alliance’s Ernie Allen about protecting children online....
Cybersecurity During COVID-19 (Webcast)
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher spoke with McAfee's Baker Nanduru, who had some excellent advice for all of us who are...
Gmail Anti-Phishing Technology Looks Promising
Phishing is one of the internet’s biggest security risks. That’s when a scammer sends you an email that appears to...
John Carr – UK Child Safety Advocate (Webcast)
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher spoke with UK-based John Carr, Secretary of British Children’s Charity Safety Coalition, about child safety online.
Online Dating in the Time of Covid-19 and Divisiveness
We spoke with online dating expert Julie Spira about dating during Covid-19 and "dating in the age of Trump." We...
Is Cyberbullying Increasing Amid Covid-19?
We spoke with Justin Patchin, co-director of the Cyberbullying Research Center about how young people (and...
Avoiding Negativity in Social Media and TV
by Larry Magid These days, it’s almost impossible to avoid distressing news, but there are ways to at least control...
Advice on Sexting, Sextortion and Revenge Porn
The safest way to avoid a picture getting into the wrong hands is to never take it, allow it to be taken, or share it. Sadly, there are cases (sometimes called “revenge porn”) where someone shares pictures meant only for them
Combating Domestic Violence While Sheltering at Home
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher speak with Rachel Gibson of the National Network to End Domestic Violence about how sheltering at home can affect domestic violence survivors and what survivors and supporters can do.
Is Cyberbullying Increasing Amid Covid-19?
We spoke with Justin Patchin, co-director of the Cyberbullying Research Center about how young people (and...
Avoiding Negativity in Social Media and TV
by Larry Magid These days, it’s almost impossible to avoid distressing news, but there are ways to at least control...
Advice on Sexting, Sextortion and Revenge Porn
The safest way to avoid a picture getting into the wrong hands is to never take it, allow it to be taken, or share it. Sadly, there are cases (sometimes called “revenge porn”) where someone shares pictures meant only for them
Combating Domestic Violence While Sheltering at Home
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher speak with Rachel Gibson of the National Network to End Domestic Violence about how sheltering at home can affect domestic violence survivors and what survivors and supporters can do.
How to Keep 'Zoombombers' from Disrupting your Online Meetings or Classes
As you may have heard, several school districts, including New York City, are banning the use of Zoom video conferencing because of security and privacy concerns.
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