Apple's New iOS 17 Includes Advice from ConnectSafely Along with Tools to Protect Children and Teens

Apple’s New iOS 17 Includes Advice from ConnectSafely Along with Tools to Protect Children and Teens

Although it may not get as much attention as the shiny new iPhones or some of the other features in the newly released iOS 17, Apple's update has some important ...

Parent's Guide to Snapchat

Parent’s Guide to Snapchat

Users love that they can share a moment that’s digital footprint-free — they don’t have to think about how their photos, videos or comments make them look to some unknown ...
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Quick-Guide to Secure Passwords

The FBI along with other security experts are now recommending a “pass phrase” rather than simply a password. Such a phrase should be relatively long – at least 15 characters ...
Tips for Preventing 'Ransomware' Attacks

Tips for Preventing ‘Ransomware’ Attacks

A ransomware attack can encrypt data or lock you completely out of your device. It can also be used as a form of blackmail or extortion if the hacker finds ...
New Research & Resources for Online Wellness

New Research & Resources for Online Wellness

It’s been a big week when it comes to resources for promoting wellness and helping protect children online. with new resources from Google and Instagram and a study from Common ...
Protect Against Identify Theft

Protect Against Identify Theft

There are things you can do to reduce the chances of being a victim of identity theft, and if you are a victim, there are things you can do to ...
Tips to Remember and Manage Passwords

Tips to Remember and Manage Passwords

there are some techniques to create passwords that you are likely to remember as well as programs and apps that will remember them for you so you don't have to ...

Facebook safety chief on policy nuances and user safety tools

  ConnectSafely's interview with Facebook head of global safety, Antigone Davis As Facebook's head of global safety, Antigone Davis helps develop and enforce guidelines that govern how more than 2.4 ...
Guide to Facebook Privacy and Security Settings

Guide to Facebook Privacy and Security Settings

It's pretty common for users of Facebook and other social media companies to keep their default settings. But, it's worth exploring what you can do to change those settings, especially ...
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Battening Down your Facebook Hatches

Controlling who can see your friends list is only one of many optional privacy settings ...