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Share Pics Safely Online

For all of us, the true satisfaction from any event is derived when we share the anecdotes and pictures with friends and families. Whether it be a foreign trip, a wedding, a family get together or a friends’ reunion, we post these pics on our social networking sites like Facebook or Google+ so that others Read more…

Tags: good parenting, kids online safety, online safety, pic sharing, social media, social networking

Is Getting More Followers Really the Goal?

So I have been mildly obsessed (all right completely obsessed) with Pinterest lately. Pinterest is a website/social network where you can post images from sites/blogs/etc. My page looks like this… If you like, you can follow me here, though I admit I have not figured out how to post any security/technology related pins. This for me is Read more…

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Cyberbullying Toolkit: Standing Up, Not Standing By

Since so many kids are headed back to school this week, I thought I would do a post for educators and parents. Cyberbullying is still a major concern for parents, teachers and kids alike. I did a seven part series last year discussing everything from what it is to how to handle cyberbullying. So when Read more…

Tags: cyberbullying, cybersafety, how to talk to kids, how to talk to teens, kids online behavior, social networking

Researchers Say Identity Theft Has Lasting Psychological Effects

Identity theft victims don’t need Jessica Van Vliet, an assistant professor in counseling psychology at the University of Alberta, to tell them that they no longer feel safe when conducting everyday financial transactions, which most of us take for granted. But she did a study highlighting a fact that many of us in the industry Read more…

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Google+ Privacy Settings Lead To An All Account Tweak

I was having a conversation the other day with a friend of mine about Google+. I have only been on Google+ a little over a week, but I definitely have formed some opinions about this fledgling social network. My friend suggested that Google may make it a bit easier to post to only friends as Read more…

Tags: email accounts, email security, google, privacy setting, social networking

Social Networking Is Not For Kids, No Matter What They Say!

When I spotted this news article, I was mildly amused at the jokes about kids being on Facebook. Then I noticed the statistic that 7.5 million kids under 13 are on the social network. WHAT??? That is really scary stuff. This article and study done by Consumer Reports is even more frightening. They state “Among Read more…

Tags: Family Safety, how to talk to kids, how to talk to teens, kids online behavior, social networking, teens online safety

Social Networking Security Awareness

One in five online consumers has been a victim of cybercrime in the past two years. Social networking is a direct link to the problem. While social networks allow you to keep in touch with family and friends, there are issues to be concerned about. Most concerns revolve around online reputation management, identity theft, or Read more…

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Letting Your Guard Down On SNS

In my home there is a running gag. If you leave your Facebook page open when you are done with the computer, you are going to get “hacked” and your status will be changed to something really embarrassing! My boys and husband have been known to confess their undying love for Hannah Montana, Justin Bieber and Read more…

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Netiquette For Teen Parties

A few years ago, my son wanted to have a party for his graduation. So, what does any savvy teen do? He creates an event evite on his social network! He was smart enough to set the party’s privacy settings, however he set them so “friends of friends” could see the event (just in case he Read more…

Tags: how to talk to teens, kids online behavior, netiquette, social networking

Botnets Demystified and Simplified

Let’s face it: Most people–even folks in the security industry–have a hard time explaining botnets (robot networks of infected computers) in a way that your Uncle Joe or Aunt Betty can understand. Is it really a big deal? Yes, it is. With the rapid growth in malware and bot infections we’re seeing, it’s important for Read more…

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