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Quick Guide to Online Safety for Seniors

Apr 14, 2022

A 2018 Pew Research Center survey found that 66% of Americans over 65 were internet users. That number is getting bigger all the time, especially since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tips to Help Stop Cyberbullying

Dec 12, 2020

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 people call...

Russian Cyberattacks are Possible. Be Prepared But Not Panicked.

Mar 3, 2022

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 organization or government agency we rely on.

Metaverse: What’s the Risk?

Jan 20, 2022

You’ve probably heard the term “metaverse,” which is being embraced by numerous tech companies. The company formerly known as Facebook is so committed to the idea, that it’s renamed itself “Meta” to symbolize its deep dive into this new online world.

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Wellness and Safety

Ask Trish: Telling a Parent You’re Being Cyberbullied

Ask Trish: Telling a Parent You’re Being Cyberbullied

Sep 6, 2022

By Trisha Prabhu I’m scared to tell my parents I’m being cyberbullied. What should I do? Hi, and thank you so much for this incredibly important question. First and foremost, I want to start by saying how sorry I am that you’re experiencing cyberbullying. Online...

New Research & Resources for Online Wellness

Mar 18, 2021

By Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News It’s been a big week when it comes to resources for promoting wellness and helping protect children online. Instagram announced that it will now prevent adults from sending messages to people under 18 who...

Every Day Can Be ‘Safer Internet Day’

Feb 14, 2021

Officially, Safer Internet Day was Tuesday, February 9th, recognized in more than 100 countries around the world.  But, in the U.S., the official Safer Internet Day celebration was online and asynchronous, which means all of the resources, videos and activities...

ReThink Founder on How App Promotes Kindness & Decency

Feb 11, 2021

ReThink founder and CEO Trisha Prabhu on what motivated her to create the app by Larry Magid ReThink founder Trisha Prabhu is on a mission. The 20-year-old Harvard student, who created the first version of the app when she was 13, is out to "help cultivate the next...

Podcasts

Podcast: Zoom Chief Privacy Officer Oded Gal

Podcast: Zoom Chief Privacy Officer Oded Gal

Apr 16, 2020

Listen to "Zoom Chief Product Officer Oded Gal on how Zoom's privacy and security issues" on Spreaker. Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher interview Zoom Chief Product Officer Oded Gal about how the company is handling its explosive growth and how to use Zoom’s privacy,...

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2. Smart Digital Parenting: Navigating Screens with Children & Teens

3. New Gaming Research

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