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FBI Issues Warning About Sextortion After Arrest in Teen Death
The FBI, the Department of Homeland Security and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) issued a joint national public safety alert on financial sextortion schemes.
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 recover.
Safe Online Dating During and After the Pandemic
When it comes to online dating safety, there is good advice that’s been around for years and new advice based on the pandemic.
What is Catfishing and Why It’s Dangerous
Catfishing can result in disappointment and broken hearts, but — as in the case in Riverside — it can also end in tragedy.
Shop Safely this Holiday Season
There are indeed some real bargains out there, but beware of any that are “too good to be true.”
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Prepare Now in Case You Need Remote Tech Support During Coronavirus Crisis
If you’re like most people, you probably have occasional problems with your PC, Mac or other devices. And while some people have the technical skills to solve these problems themselves, most people rely on help from tech support
Parenting and Working While Sheltering at Home
A blog post by Larry Magid and a podcast with Larry and ConnectSafely education director, Kerry Gallagher about working from home while your kids are at home engaged in home-based learning.
Tools to Help Identify Real Vs. False Online Information
by Larry Magid Daniel Patrick Moynihan is credited as once saying “Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not...
Comcast Expands Access and Increases Speed of Internet Essentials Due to Coronavirus
A lot of communities are closing schools and, of course, many of those workers who can are now working from home. This makes a lot of sense, but there are families who simply can’t afford high-speed home Internet.
TikTok to Give Parents More Control Over Teen Accounts
TikTok is adding a Family Safety Mode to give parents more control over their teen’s account
Research Finds Teens May Not Be Suffering From Too Much Tech use
One of the most important observations of the study is that “Policies restricting adolescents’ access to new technologies … may be ill advised
CNET Cheapskate Mystery Box Raises Funds for ConnectSafely, Hunger Project & TAPS
Larry speaks with CNET and Cheapskate columnist Rick Broida, who has launched the Cheapskate Mystery Box 2019 Edition, a bundle of tech goodies from a variety of great companies.
Data Refute President’s Linkage Between Violent Videogames & Mass Shootings
In his address to the nation following a weekend of two mass shootings, President Trump made a reference to violent video games, suggesting that these games may have something to do with shootings such as the ones that took place in El Paso and Akron.
Overall Increase in Cyberbullying — Girls 3 Times More Likely To Be Cyberbullied Than Boys
The National Center for Educational Statistics is out with its 2016 to 2017 report on bullying at school. Overall, the bullying rate hasn’t changed much from 2014 to 2015.
Safer Internet Day a Good Time to Think About Your Use of Connected Tech
by Larry Magid Tuesday, February 6th is Safer Internet Day. The big U.S. celebration will be in Austin, but you don't...
Online Privacy Day Reminds Us to Stay Alert Year ’Round
by Larry Magid Sunday is “Data Privacy Day,” when a host of companies, nonprofits and government agencies remind...
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s 2018 Challenge: Fix Facebook’s Important Issues
Every year Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg takes on a challenge. One year it was to learn Mandarin. Another it was to...
Internet Governance Forum tackles fake news, artificial intelligence and blockchain
For the past 12 years, the United Nations has sponsored the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), a “multi-stakeholder” event that brings together people from governments around the world along with tech executives, nonprofits and academics.
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