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Mar 03, 2021
In 2019, the Federal Trade Commission's Consumer Sentinel Network took in a 650,572 identity theft reports which represented 20% of all fraud reports. The agency said that 88% of those were credit card fraud with 29% tax fraud — an important reminder as we approach the April 15th tax filing deadline. There are victims in […]
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Feb 24, 2021
What are parental controls and what do they do? There are a variety of control tools and monitoring tools available to parents. Some are software products or mobile apps that you buy or subscribe to. Others are free and some are already present on your phone, tablet or computer operating systems or available from your […]
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Feb 23, 2021
A bill being debated by the Iowa legislature could have the unintended consequence of preventing social media companies from protecting children as well as adults from cyberbullying, harassments, sexual solicitation, unwanted advertising and other harms. S.F. 402, which is currently before the state Senate, would, among other things "prohibit the state and political subdivisions from […]
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Feb 23, 2021
A bill being debated by the Iowa legislature could have the unintended consequence of preventing social media companies from protecting children as well as adults from cyberbullying, harassments, sexual solicitation, unwanted advertising and other harms. S.F. 402, which is currently before the state Senate, would, among other things "prohibit the state and political subdivisions […]
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Feb 18, 2021
Passwords are the bane of our existence, and I'm hoping that they will soon go away. Indeed there are already alternatives to having to enter passwords. My bank lets me use my fingerprint to log in on its phone app, but like most biometric methods, there is still a password that you may have to […]
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Feb 17, 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 remain available. This year's global theme is "Together for a Better Internet," but ConnectSafely […]
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Feb 15, 2021
As Facebook's head of global safety, Antigone Davis has a tough job. She has to help develop and enforce guidelines that govern how more than 2.4 billion people in world use the company's platforms. And she has to juggle competing demands that don't just include how to balance safety with the company's need to make […]
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Feb 14, 2021
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Feb 14, 2021
We interviewed leadrs from the worlds of education, technology, nonprofits and law enforcement about a range of urgent issues, including online toxicity, racial justice, free speech, misinformation, how to manage screen time while staying connected during the pandemic and the very real pressure to be "perfect" online. Vaishnavi JInstagram Antigone DavisFacebook Eric HanTikTok Rob NewtonGoogle […]
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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 remain available. This year's global theme is "Together for a Better Internet," but ConnectSafely […]
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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 remain available. This year's global theme is "Together for a Better Internet," but ConnectSafely took […]
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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 remain available. This year's global theme is "Together for a Better Internet," but ConnectSafely […]
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Feb 12, 2021
this is a test another video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eUn5CpCzCY&feature=emb_logo
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Feb 12, 2021
? When it comes to online dating safety there is good advice that's been around for years and new advice based on the pandemic. And that's why we spoke with Catherine Connelly, co-founder and Senior Vice President Marketing at The Meet Group, which operates several dating sites, including MeetMe, Skout, Tagged, LOVOO and GROWLr. General […]
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Feb 11, 2021
by Larry Magid ReThink founder and CEO Trisha Prabhu on what motivated her to create the app 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 "to help cultivate the next generation of responsible digital citizens," she […]
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Feb 11, 2021
Rethink founder Trisha Prabhu is on a mission to help cultivate the next generation of responsible digital citizens.
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Feb 11, 2021
While adults showed some improvement, teens did significantly better than previous years.
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Feb 04, 2021
What they are and what they do There are a variety of control tools and monitoring tools available to parents. Some are software products or mobile apps that you buy or pay or subscribe to. Others are free and some are already present on your phone, tablet or computer operating systems or available from your […]
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Feb 03, 2021
Safer Internet Day is a global awareness-raising campaign that started in Europe in 2004 and is now celebrated in more than 100 countries.
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Feb 03, 2021
Last year, on the second Tuesday of February, about 300 mostly high school students gathered at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California to celebrate Safer Internet Day. That night, families from across the Bay Area gathered at TikTok's Bay Area office to learn how seniors, parents, teens and even younger internet users could […]
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Feb 03, 2021
Last year, on the second Tuesday of February, about 300 high school and middle school students from across the Bay Area gathered at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, Calif. to celebrate Safer Internet Day. That night, families came to TikTok's Bay Area office to learn how seniors, parents, teens and even very young […]
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Jan 28, 2021
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 when it comes to privacy and security. Facebook offers extensive and highly customizable privacy controls which, among other things, allow to you to determine who […]
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Jan 28, 2021
Last week my wife, Patti, received several emails and Facebook messages from friends who said that they had received Facebook friend requests from her. The reason they were concerned is because they were already her Facebook friend so there was no reason for a new request. Others simply accepted that friend request, perhaps thinking they […]
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Jan 28, 2021
Controlling who can see your friends list is only one of many optional privacy settings.
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Jan 22, 2021
Over the past several years we've seen an explosion in the use of tablets and other devices by children who are barely out of diapers.
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Jan 22, 2021
By Larry Magid Over the past several years we've seen an explosion in the use of tablets and other devices by children who are barely out of diapers. And now, because of the pandemic, tech use among very young children has grown substantially as computers, tablets and phones become the only safe way for some […]
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Jan 21, 2021
You're invited to join us and 100 countries around the world in celebrating Safer Internet Day on Tuesday, Feb. 9. This year, Safer Internet Day in the U.S. focuses on the idea that everyone plays an important role in making the internet better. The theme is "The Internet starts with I" — asking everyone to […]
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Jan 14, 2021
by Larry MagidThis post first appeared in the Mercury News Because they've been written about extensively, there's no need for me to repeat how the internet - Facebook, Twitter and lesser-known sites like Gab and the now-suspended Parler have contributed to the division, vitriol and violence that has shaken our country. What I want to know […]
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Jan 14, 2021
by Ed Baig At the risk of belaboring the obvious we live in highly contentious times, and this has been the state of affairs long before the insurrection that (as I write this) will almost certainly result in the second impeachment of President Trump. Social media has had much to do with this reality as […]
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Dec 24, 2020
So, now that I have all this health technology on my wrist and my phone, there's only more thing I need to do and that's to relax and lower my anxiety which, ironically, means spending more time enjoying life and less time looking at the data from the watch I'm wearing.
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Dec 24, 2020
by Larry Magid I've long been conscious about health and fitness, but in the midst of a global health crisis, staying healthy has become a bit of an obsession. In many ways, that's a good thing, but thinking about your health can be a double-edged sword if it winds up causing anxiety which, ironically, can […]
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Dec 22, 2020
By Kerry Gallagher, JD and Larry Magid Ed.D Sixty-one percent of parents say that parenting is more difficult than it was 20 years ago, with many citing technology as the reason why, according to a 2020 Pew Research Center survey. Teaching even our youngest children how to use devices and interact with digital content in […]
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Dec 10, 2020
As Daniel Patrick Moynihan once wrote, "Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts.
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Dec 03, 2020
"Giving Tuesday," which is now behind us, is really the start of the end-of-the-year holiday giving period. For the remainder of the month, expect to see even more pitches for end-of-the-year donations from charities you have supported in the past and ones that you may not be so familiar with. Charities always seek donations this […]
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Dec 03, 2020
Messenger has several features to put you in control of your privacy, safety and security. Here's what you need to know.
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Nov 19, 2020
by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Google Fi cellular service has been around since 2015, but it just got some new features that make it more family-friendly. Like nearly all cellular carriers, Google Fi has long offered family discounts if you have two or more people sharing an account. But, […]
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Nov 13, 2020
Coming Soon!
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Nov 12, 2020
Snapchat may have pioneered disappearing posts in social media, but Facebook is adding a disappearing act to messaging. Vanish Mode, for Facebook's Messenger and Instagram, enables users to send messages that disappear once they are viewed and the viewer leaves the conversation. MORE ON FORBES.COM Listen to "The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid" on Spreaker.
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Nov 05, 2020
If you have children in your life, there is a very good chance they play games on Roblox — a popular gaming platform that allows people to play games that others create or create games for others to play. Think of it as YouTube for video games — most people are there to play, but some use the Roblox platform to create and promote their own
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Oct 29, 2020
Conspiracy theories have been circulating on social media and getting ever more convoluted. Facebook, Twitter and other companies have taken some actions to reduce their visibility, but they are still present in one form or another.
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Oct 29, 2020
Conspiracy theories have been circulating on social media and getting ever more convoluted. Facebook, Twitter and other companies have taken some actions to reduce their visibility, but they are still present in one form or another.
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Oct 26, 2020
We spoke with Rabbi Kevin Bemel, a former US Navy chaplain, about resilience, relationships and thriving during difficult times. Bemel hosts "The Way to Wow" on YouTube. "The personal manta I've adopted over the last few months is ‘courage at all times,'" he says. ‘
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Oct 22, 2020
Our interview with Internet Watch Foundation CEO Susie Hargreaves on rise of ‘self-generated child sex abuse images and videos' and what can be done about it.
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Oct 08, 2020
Palo Alto, CA and New Hope, PA, October 8, 2020 - ConnectSafely and The Meet Group announced they are collaborating to provide educational resources to help people more safely use online dating services and tools. "ConnectSafely is pleased to be helping The Meet Group assure that people who use its services are doing so as […]
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Oct 05, 2020
Online security expert Andrew Shikiar of FIDO Alliance talked to us about phishing, vishing, social engineering, and what's wrong with passwords. "Simply put, passwords aren't up to the task."
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Oct 05, 2020
We spoke with online security expert Andrew Shikiar of FIDO Alliance about phishing, vishing, social engineering, and what's wrong with passwords. "Simply put, passwords aren't up to the task," Shikiar says. "They're not good for what we're doing today, where everything is online." Hear more from Andrew below.
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Oct 01, 2020
I never thought I would have to say this but- political extremism is expected to have an impact on the upcoming election and - perhaps even scarier - the potential aftermath of the election, should some people decide to take things into their own hands if it doesn't come out as they hope.
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Oct 01, 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 "bullying" is sometimes an argument between two people. But if someone is repeatedly […]
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Sep 27, 2020
Filters can usually prevent young children from accidentally stumbling on troubling or inappropriate material, but they are less effective at keeping older kids and teens from deliberately visiting blocked sites.
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Sep 27, 2020
Filters can usually prevent young children from accidentally stumbling on troubling or inappropriate material, but they are less effective at keeping older kids and teens from deliberately visiting blocked sites.
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Sep 25, 2020
Jill Asher, co-founder of Magical Bridge, talks about creating inclusive playgrounds across the US.
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Sep 17, 2020
A new research report from Microsoft found that 40% of teenagers in 32 countries say they've been involved in a bullying incident as the target of the bullying, someone who displayed bullying behaviors or as a bystander.
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Sep 17, 2020
Michele Borba, author of UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed In Our All About Me World, explains why empathic kids enjoy better mental health and overall resiliency. The good news is empathy is easy to teach - Michele tells us how.
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Sep 11, 2020
If your kids love to play online games, one of the names you may be hearing about a lot lately is Roblox. Here's what you need to know.
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Sep 10, 2020
By Larry Magid That expression, "one person's junk is another person's treasure" could certainly be applied to the internet. But when it comes to some controversial content, I'd go a step further to say "one person's sewer is another person's rose garden." What some people consider to be legitimate political opinions, others call hate speech […]
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Sep 10, 2020
(PALO ALTO, CA September 10, 2020) ConnectSafely, the nonprofit internet safety organization and CBS News Radio are launching the ConnectSafely Report, a twice-weekly one-minute radio segment. ConnectSafely is producing the content, to be distributed by CBS News Radio for affiliates across the country and through all major podcasting services. It can also be found at […]
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Sep 09, 2020
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Sep 08, 2020
We spoke with US-born Julie Inman Grant about her role as Australia's eSafety Commissioner, the country's national independent regulator for online safety. Julie talked about her unique government role and her career working for Microsoft, Twitter and Adobe.
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Sep 03, 2020
by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Fortunately, most families already have a broadband connection and either a computer or tablet, but there is still a digital divide as was evidenced by that now-famous photo of two young girls sitting in a parking lot of a Salinas Taco Bell to access the […]
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Sep 03, 2020
When it comes to understanding how young people and their families are coping with today's technology, there are no better experts than Sonia Livingstone and Alicia Blum-Ross. Both have been researching this subject for years and they have recently collaborated on an excellent book "Parenting for a Digital Future" based on in-person interviews and surveys of families. Though […]
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Sep 03, 2020
When it comes to understanding how young people and their families are coping with today's technology, there are no better experts than Sonia Livingstone and Alicia Blum-Ross. Both have been researching this subject for years and they have recently collaborated on an excellent book "Parenting for a Digital Future" based on in-person interviews and surveys of families. Though […]
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Aug 27, 2020
Children's author Trudy Ludwig's books are not only delightfully written and illustrated but also teach and model empathy, caring and kindness. She joined us on ConnectSafely Live to talk about her work and her new book The Power of One, which she read aloud. So, take a look and bring your children in when she starts to […]
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Aug 26, 2020
Learn how young people feel about cancel culture, a practice of withdrawing support for (canceling) public figures and companies after they have done or said something considered objectionable or offensive. ConnectSafely is partnering with My Digital TAT2 for this teen-led podcast. The podcast teams explore topics that will help parents gain a deeper understanding of […]
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Aug 20, 2020
Maria Oliveira Tamellini and Rodrigo Tamellini, founders of GamerSafer, talk to us about preventing crime and toxicity online. GamerSafer develops technologies to help games protect online players and communities.
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Aug 18, 2020
Thurs, August 20: Keeping Gamers Safe Maria Oliverira Tamellini and Rodrigo Tamellini of GamerSafer talk to us about preventing crime and toxicity online. Join us on Aug. 20 at 10:00 AM PT on our Facebook page or Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86829390857 Thursday, August 27: Children's Author Trudy Ludwig Trudy reads from her new picture book, THE POWER OF […]
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Aug 18, 2020
We had a wide-ranging discussion with Instagram's head of safety, Vaishnavi J, about feeling pressure to present a certain body image on social media, how parents can talk with their kids about Instagram, plus the latest safety tools parents - and everyone - can employ to maximize their enjoyment and safety on the app.
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Aug 18, 2020
We had a wide-ranging discussion with Instagram's head of safety Vaishnavi J about people feeling pressure to present a certain body image on social media, how parents can talk with their kids about Instagram, plus the latest safety tools parents and users can employ to maximize their enjoyment - and safety - on the app.
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Aug 13, 2020
A conversation and performance with Will Magid, who happens to be Larry's son. Will is a trumpet player, DJ & music producer who has performed all over the world and on national and international TV, including a song that was used in this year's Porsche Superbowl commercial. We talked about what inspired and inspires him, […]
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Aug 11, 2020
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher speak with WePROTECT Global Alliance's Ernie Allen about protecting children online. Ernie is also the former CEO of National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Audience Qs welcome.
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Aug 11, 2020
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher speak with WePROTECT Global Alliance's Ernie Allen about protecting children online. Ernie is also the former CEO of National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Audience Qs welcome.
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Aug 04, 2020
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher speak with chat Father Robert Ballecer Ballecer a Jesuit priest currently at Jesuit Curia in Rome where he is spearheading an effort to use new media for evangelization. Whatever your beliefs (or not), this is a very worthwhile conversation about compassion, resilience, willingness to change and — yes — faith and politics […]
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Aug 04, 2020
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher speak with Father Robert Ballecer, a Jesuit priest currently at Jesuit Curia in Rome where he is spearheading an effort to use new media for evangelization. Whatever your beliefs (or not), this is a very worthwhile conversation about compassion, resilience, willingness to change and — yes — faith and politics Podcast […]
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Jul 30, 2020
We speak with Kim Karr, co-founder of #ICANHELP along with the organizations lead intern, Malorie Bournazian about mental health and digital wellness
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Jul 30, 2020
We speak with Kim Karr, co-founder of #ICANHELP, along with the organization's lead intern, Malorie Bournazian, about mental health and digital wellness. Podcast Listen to "#ICANHELP Students as part of the solution" on Spreaker.
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Jul 28, 2020
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher spoke with McAfee's Baker Nanduru, who had some excellent advice for all of us who are at a higher security risk due to all the scammers exploiting COVID-19.
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Jul 28, 2020
McAffee's Baker Manduru had some excellent advice for all of us who are at a higher security risk due to all the scammers exploiting COVID-19.
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Jul 23, 2020
We spoke with Will Gardner, the CEO of Childnet International. Will Gardner, CEO of London-based Childnet International, has been working in online safety for children for 20 years and has a great deal of insight not just about protecting kids but empowering them. This was an upbeat and optimistic conversation about a wide variety of topics ranging from sexting to youth activism. Take a look and listen. Podcast Listen to "Will Gardner, CEO of Childnet International" on Spreaker.
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Jul 23, 2020
Will Gardner, CEO of London-based Childnet International, has been working in online safety for children for 20 years and has a great deal of insight not just about protecting kids but empowering them. This was an upbeat and optimistic conversation about a wide variety of topics ranging from sexting to youth activism. Take a look and listen. Podcast Listen to "Will Gardner, CEO of Childnet International" on Spreaker.
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Jul 23, 2020
By Larry Magid Phishing is one of the internet's biggest security risks. That's when a scammer sends you an email that appears to come from a legitimate source, like your bank or a government agency. There's usually a link for you to click that takes you to a website that may look exactly like the real one, but it's designed to trick you into providing information — such as log-in credentials — that can be used for a number of nefarious purposes. Phishing attacks are often part of financial crimes, to get access to your bank accounts, credit cards, or other ways to separate you from your money. But they can also be used to hack an organization or even a political campaign. They are extremely dangerous and far too effective, which is one of the reasons I urge people not to click on links that come via email, especially if they lead to a site that asks you to log-in with confidential credentials. Instead, type in what you know to be the real address of the site and double-check by looking at the address bar to make sure it's the correct URL. If you bank at Chase, for example, [...]
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Jul 21, 2020
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher spoke with UK-based John Carr, Secretary of British Children's Charity Safety Coalition, about child safety online. We also got a British perspective on issues facing both the US and the UK, including Covid-19 and racial justice. Listen to "John Carr — UK perspective on child safety, Covid-19 and more" on Spreaker.
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Jul 14, 2020
We speak with Mia Doces of Committee for Children about social-emotional learning during the pandemic, and how parents and teachers can help children build resilience and strengthen relations during the Covid-19 crisis. Podcast Listen to "Mia Doces VP of Committee for Children" on Spreaker.
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Jul 07, 2020
It was such a pleasure to spend some time with Vint Cerf, widely known as one of the "fathers of the internet." We talked about his bout with Covid-19, his experiences during the very early days of the internet, what he has learned and how he has evolved over issues of permitted speech, safety and other issues. This is a great lesson in both history and where we are going as a species. Vint has never rested on his laurels. He thinks a lot about the future. Take a look and listen and let us know what you think. Podcast Listen to "Vint Cerf — one of the ‘fathers' of the internet" on Spreaker.
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Jul 07, 2020
It was such a pleasure to spend some time with Vint Cerf, widely known as one of the "fathers of the internet." We talked about his bout with Covid-19, his experiences during the very early days of the internet, what he has learned and how he has evolved over issues of permitted speech, safety and other issues. This is a great lesson in both history and where we are going as a species. Vint has never rested on his laurels. He thinks a lot about the future. Take a look and listen and let us know what you think. Podcast Listen to "Vint Cerf — one of the ‘fathers' of the internet" on Spreaker.
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Jul 02, 2020
We spoke with online dating expert Julie Spira about dating during Covid-19 and "dating in the age of Trump." We touched on sexting, teen dating and how to date safely, including when in quarantine Podcast Listen to "Julie Spira: Dating in the age of Covid-19" on Spreaker.
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Jul 02, 2020
We spoke with online dating expert Julie Spira about dating during Covid-19 and "dating in the age of Trump." We touched on sexting, teen dating and how to date safely, including when in quarantine. Podcast Listen to "Julie Spira: Dating in the age of Covid-19" on Spreaker.
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Jul 02, 2020
We spoke with online dating expert Julie Spira about dating during Covid-19 and "dating in the age of Trump." We touched on sexting, teen dating and how to date safely, including when in quarantine. Podcast Listen to "Julie Spira: Dating in the age of Covid-19" on Spreaker.
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Jul 02, 2020
This post first appeared in the Mercury News by Larry Magid Following the lead of San Francisco, Boston and several other cities, Detroit is poised to end a contract with a company that provides facial recognition technology to its police department. And it's not just cities that are backing away from the technology. In the wake of protests for racial justice, IBM, Microsoft and Amazon are now denying police departments access to their facial recognition technology. In June, Robert Williams, who is Black, "was wrongfully arrested because of a false face recognition match," according to a complaint filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. The ACLU said that Williams was handcuffed on his front lawn "in front of his wife and two terrified girls, ages two and five," and detained overnight. In an op-ed for the Washington Post, Williams said that police, investigating a crime, "showed me a blurry surveillance camera photo of a black man and asked if it was me. I chuckled a bit. ‘No, that is not me.'" He showed me another photo and said, ‘So I guess this isn't you either?'" I picked up the piece of paper, put it next to my face [...]
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Jun 30, 2020
This is a very special edition of ConnectSafely Live. To celebrate Larry Magid's birthday, he and Kerry Gallagher were joined by his two adult children, Katherine Magid Pforzheimer and Will Magid. Katherine talked about her work as a kindergarten teacher, how she transitioned to remote learning during the pandemic and her role as the person in charge of remote learning for 1st through 4th graders at Beechwood School in Menlo Park, Calif. Will, who is a world-class musician, played the trumpet and introduced a new as-yet-unreleased song. Podcast Listen to "Katherine Pforzheimer on remote learning bonus concert from Will Magid" on Spreaker.
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Jun 30, 2020
This is a very special edition of ConnectSafely Live. To celebrate Larry Magid's birthday, he and Kerry Gallagher were joined by his two adult children, Katherine Magid Pforzheimer and Will Magid. Katherine talked about her work as a kindergarten teacher, how she transitioned to remote learning during the pandemic and her role as the person in charge of remote learning for 1st through 4th graders at Beechwood School in Menlo Park, Calif. Will, who is a world-class musician, played the trumpet and introduced a new as-yet-unreleased song. Podcast Listen to "Katherine Pforzheimer on remote learning bonus concert from Will Magid" on Spreaker.
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Jun 26, 2020
During the pandemic, adult tech use has skyrocketed and our teens miss connecting in person. Learn how teens feel about the ways their parents and adult family members use technology and social media.
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Jun 25, 2020
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher spoke with Renee Hobbs, founder of the Media Education Lab at Univ. of Rhode Island, about why digital and media literacy is more important than ever. Our conversation with Renee Hobbs can be described in many ways, including "delightful." The subject matter wasn't all that funny, but she was, as she not only demystified media literacy but challenged many assumptions — including some of our own. Podcast Listen to "Media Literacy expert Renee Hobbs" on Spreaker.
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Jun 25, 2020
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher spoke with Renee Hobbs, founder of the Media Education Lab at Univ. of Rhode Island, about why digital & media literacy is more important than ever. Our conversation with Renee Hobbs can be described in many ways, including "delightful." The subject matter wasn't all that funny, but she was, as she not only demystified media literacy but challenged many assumptions — including some of our own. Our conversation with Renee Hobbs can be described in many ways, including "delightful." The subject matter wasn't all that funny, but she was, as she not only demystified media literacy but challenged many assumptions — including some of my own. While I love all our ConnectSafe Live segments, I especially recommend this one for teachers, students, journalists, parents and anyone who consumes or creates media Podcast Listen to "Media Literacy expert Renee Hobbs" on Spreaker.
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Jun 23, 2020
We spoke with Justin Patchin, co-director of the Cyberbullying Research Center about how young people (and adults) are dealing with the pandemic. We touched on whether the pandemic is increasing cyberbullying and how to encourage resilience. Podcast Listen to "Justin Patchin, co-director of the Cyberbullying Research Center" on Spreaker.
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Jun 23, 2020
We spoke with Justin Patchin, co-director of the Cyberbullying Research Center about how young people (and adults) are dealing with the pandemic and the fight for racial justice. We touched on whether the pandemic is increasing cyberbullying and how to encourage resilience. Justin talked about handling some Podcast Listen to "Justin Patchin, co-director of the Cyberbullying Research Center" on Spreaker.
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Jun 18, 2020
Michael Rich, MD, MPH, is Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, Associate Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and practices Adolescent Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital. Pediatrician, researcher, father, and filmmaker, Dr. Rich is the Founder and Director of the Center on Media and Child Health (CMCH) and the first evidence-based medical program addressing physical, mental and social health issues associated with digital technology. We talked about screen time, video games, "problematic" media consumption and so much more, including who to speak with kids about the times we are living in Podcast Listen to "'Mediatrician' & Pediatrician Dr. Michael Rich" on Spreaker.
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Jun 16, 2020
Kerry Gallagher and Larry Magidf spoke with Alan Miller of The News Literacy Project about how to know what sources of news to trust and/or share, coverage of the Black Lives Matter movement, Covid-19 and more.
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Jun 16, 2020
Kerry Gallagher and Larry Magid spoke with Alan Miller of The News Literacy Project about how to know what sources of news to trust and/or share, coverage of the Black Lives Matter movement, Covid-19 and more. Podcast (audio only) Listen to "Alan Miller, CEO of The News Literacy Project" on Spreaker.
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Jun 09, 2020
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher talk with Newton North High School (Newton, Mass.) principal Henry Turner about how social media is facilitating a conversation about race, plus advice for parents and teachers about talking to students about what's happening. Listen to "High School Principal Henry Turner on Black Lives Matter & Education — advice for parents and teachers" on Spreaker.
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Jun 09, 2020
Larry Magid and Kerry Gallagher talk with Newton North High School (Newton, Mass.) principal Henry Turner about how social media is facilitating a conversation about race, plus advice for parents and teachers about talking to students about what's happening. Listen to "High School Principal Henry Turner on Black Lives Matter & Education — advice for parents and teachers" on Spreaker.
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Jun 02, 2020
Podcast Listen to "Researcher Sonia Livingstone on what's happening with youth, social media, protest and Covid-19" on Spreaker.
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