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Password security is a big deal, and if you don't think it is, then someone might be hacking into your computer even as you read this. A strong password isn't foolproof, but it proves that you're no fool. And it might protect you from compromised data, a broken computer or identity theft. Your bank account, your personal e-mails and lots of other stuff are at risk with weak passwords.

Florida Virtual School includes a learning module on Internet Safety in their student orientation materials. Through colorful flash-based adventures, students solve four Internet Security mysteries and learn about cyberstalking, identity theft, cyberbullying and email scams, then create their own Internet pledges based on NetSmartz materials. ISafe materials on cyberbullying and copyright are also included as downloads in the resource section.

Illustrating how important this threat has become, Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.) and Rep. Kenny Hulshof (R-Mo.) proposed a federal law that would criminalize acts of so-called cyberbullying. In this blog, two national security advisors propose to take it further so that on-line masquerading is also defined and considered. They would also like to see H.R. 2163 increase the penalities when a cyberbully uses a false identity or steals another person's identity when bullying a victim.

steps to protect children on the Internet

Facebook, the world's second-largest social networking Web site, will add more than 40 safeguards to protect young users from sexual predators and cyberbullies. The changes include banning convicted sex offenders from the site, limiting older users' ability to search online for subscribers under 18 and building a task force seeking ways to better verify users' ages and identities.

Download this lesson plan from I-Safe which introduces students to the term phishing and the threat of identity theft associated with this type of e-mail. Students will:
*understand the term phishing and the types of e-mail it applies to
* understand the security risks associated with this type of message
*engage in an activity to reinforce concepts by sharing information with others

Rising concerns about computer security are evident in the San Jose Mercury News three-part series which focused on everything from phishing schemes and identity theft to student safety on the Internet. In many districts, technology directors are finding they have to do more and more to insure that data is not compromised and to see that students are not using school networks to access inappropriate content.
Part I: How online crooks put us all at risk
Part II: How well are we protecting ourselves?
Part III: U.S. targets terrorists as online thieves run amok

A 6th grade teacher outlines an exercise he did with students to get them to understand the significance of privacy and protecting their identities online. He pairs it with this video that helps kids understand what constitutes personal information.

From Childnet International, this site aims to give students advice and information on computer security issues in a practical and simple way. It was created by an 18 year old and addresses topics like spyware, adware, trojans and viruses, spam and phishing, identity theft, pop-ups and file-sharing. It would be best suited for high school students.

Computer scientists and policy experts say that such seemingly innocuous bits of self-revelation can increasingly be collected and reassembled by computers to help create a picture of a person's identity, sometimes down to the Social Security number.

Those who still have illusions about online privacy might want to consider the old adage "I can keep secrets; it's the people I tell who can't."

Understanding the importance and impact of anonymity and authentication in a networked society. Be sure to check out the lesson plan for Grade 10-12 on Privacy issues at IN YOUR I.

Presentation at the K-12HSN Conference Online by Joseph Bires. A discussion of how the use of Web 2.0 technologies has challenged and changed the concept of acceptable use. The presenter suggests ways to balance protecting students, teachers, and schools from the dangers of the Internet, while still integrating Web 2.0 technologies into the K-12 curriculum. Also, philosophical issues of acceptable use are discussed such as identity and transparency. Finally, practical suggestions are shared to help every teacher and administrator. This talk is available as an MP3 audio file and an audiofile blog.

Students need to understand that NOTHING, I repeat NOTHING Is private. Great case study about how 140 characters got someone fired before they were even hired.

Cybercriminals have launched a massive new wave of Internet-based schemes to steal personal data and carry out financial scams in an effort to take advantage of the fear and confusion created by tumbling financial markets, security specialists say.

Symantec partnered with One Economy to add Internet Security content to their online information portal, The Beehive. This resource ensures that low-income families and new broadband users have the tools and resources necessary to protect their families.

Huge fan of Commoncraft. Now helping educators with Digital Citizenship.

Aimed at young or inexperienced Web users, this video explains the long term risks of sharing inappropriate information online.

Law enforcement agents are following the rest of the Internet world into popular social-networking services, even going undercover with false online profiles to communicate with suspects and gather private information, according to an internal Justice Department document that surfaced in a lawsuit.

A free-to-play "alternate reality game" from the UK commissioned by Channel 4 Education that is intended to give teenage players a personal encounter with everything from identity theft to cyber stalking. Kids (age 14-16) explore websites, search for clues, receive phone calls, chat on IM, and tackle puzzles and mini-games. Through thirteen challenges, (each lasting 10-20 minutes) and a dramatic storyline, they find out who they can trust and who they can't.

Feeling up for a challenge? Then test your cyber smarts with one - or all - of 12 interactive quizzes on everything from spam and spyware to phishing and file-sharing.

Feeling up for a challenge? Then test your cyber smarts with one - or all - of 12 interactive quizzes on everything from spam and spyware to phishing and file-sharing.