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October H

WPEC-TV CBS12 News :: Search Results - 0 views

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  • October H on 23 Oct 12
     
    "Privacy expert John Verdi says, when you visit a website, as many as twenty different companies could be monitoring your every move. Ad agencies and other internet firms compile all that information about what we do online, building large profiles on us that go back months, even years."
  • October H on 23 Oct 12
     
    This women bought a purse online from this companies and they put a cookie on her computer and could track her every move... Find out what happens.
Callie S

ID Theft & Fraud | StaySafeOnline.org - 0 views

www.staysafeonline.org/...id-theft-and-fraud

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  • Ways to Prevent Cybercrime Many cybercrimes start with malware. Criminals use malware to steal personal information and commit fraud. Avoid malware with these STOP. THINK. CONNECT. Tips: Keep a clean machine: Having the latest security software, web browser, and operating system are the best defenses against viruses, malware, and other online threats. Automate software updates: Many software programs will automatically connect and update to defend against known risks. Turn on automatic updates if that’s an available option. Protect all devices that connect to the Internet: Along with computers, smart phones, gaming systems, and other web-enabled devices also need protection from viruses and malware. Plug & scan: “USBs” and other external devices can be infected by viruses and malware. Use your security software to scan them. Protect your $$: When banking and shopping, check to be sure the sites is security enabled. Look for web addresses with “https://” or “shttp://”, which means the site takes extra measures to help secure your information. “Http://” is not secure. Back it up: Protect your valuable work, music, photos, and other digital information by making an electronic copy and storing it safely.
  • Callie S on 24 Oct 12
     
    Malware is one way criminals steal personal information. To make sure you can avoid malware and be safe you should use these tips.
Zachary D

negative effects of virtual worlds - 0 views

www.livestrong.com/...ffects-computer-games-children

virtual_world individual

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  • Zachary D on 24 Oct 12
     
    need to look at during project very notable source
Blakelee H

How Second Life Affects Real Life - TIME - 0 views

www.time.com/...0,8599,1739601,00.html

digital_health individual addiction

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  • About a year ago in my first visit to Second Life, the popular online virtual world, I spent half an hour trying to make my avatar, or online character, look like a hotter version of myself — which isn't easy when you don't know how to use the tools. When I finally made it onto Money Island to mingle, a stranger approached me and said, "Hello there, Devon." I froze. Then I tried to run. I was desperately searching for the teleport tool when my sister walked into the room, peered over my shoulder at the computer screen and said, "Why'd you make your avatar ugly?" I logged off.
  • Blakelee H on 24 Oct 12
     
    A man tells the story of how the virtual world, Second Life, negatively affects his real life. It takes a physical and mental toll.
Maggie H

Global Awareness of Habits of Internet use - 0 views

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shared by Maggie H on 23 Oct 12 - No Cached
  •   Internet addiction is described as an impulse control disorder which does not involve the use of a drug and is similar to pathological gambling.
  • Web obsession has a few signs
  • Preoccupation with the internet
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  • v Use of the internet in increasing amounts of time in order to achieve satisfaction.
  • Repeated unsuccessful efforts to control, cutback, or stop internet use.
  • v Feelings of restlessness, moodiness, depression or irritability when attempting to cut down use of the internet.v Online longer than originally intended.v Jeopardized or risked loss of significant relationships, job, educational or career opportunities because of Internet use. v Lies to family members, therapist, or others to hide the extent of involvement with the Internet. v Use of the Internet as a way to escape from problems or to relieve feelings of hopelessness, guilt, anxiety, or depression.
  • Internet addiction is a problem worldwide. For example, although South Korea boasts about being the most wired nation on the earth, up to 30 percent or about 2.4 million South Koreans under 18 are at risk of web obsession.
  • in recent years in Korea, computer users started to drop dead from exhaustion after continually being online for days.Not only is it a problem worldwide, internet addiction affects many people's lives.
Maggie B

Internet Security Tips - 0 views

www.fronterix.com/...tips.php

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  • Maggie B on 15 May 12
     
    All users of business and home computers should be aware of a few basic security precautions. A lack of safe internet usage could result in untold losses for a small business. Basic security practices include the following: 1)Never open attachments except from trusted sources, and only when you are expecting one.
Alex r

Computer Crime and Abuse Individual Awareness - 0 views

faculty.randolphcollege.edu/...ComputerCrimeAndAbuse.pdf

individual awareness crime abuse

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  • Alex r on 29 Nov 11
     
    Tips to avoid crime and abuse with individual awareness.
Sylvia Marie Roldan

Campus IT Policies: Responding to Inappropriate Use of Computing and Network Resources - 0 views

technology.berkeley.edu/...netiq.html

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  • Sylvia Marie Roldan on 25 Feb 12
     
    Consequences of inappropriate netiquette at college/university level
Nolan C

Netiquette - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 0 views

en.wikipedia.org/Netiquette

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  • Netiquette (a compound formed from "net etiquette") is a set of social conventions that facilitate interaction over networks, ranging from Usenet and mailing lists to blogs and forums. These rules were described in IETF RFC 1855.[1] However, like many Internet phenomena, the concept and its application remain in a state of flux, and vary from community to community. The points most strongly emphasized about USENET netiquette often include using simple electronic signatures, and avoiding multiposting, cross-posting, off-topic posting, hijacking a discussion thread, and other techniques used to minimize the effort required to read a post or a thread. Netiquette guidelines posted by IBM for employees utilizing Second Life in an official capacity, however, focus on basic professionalism, maintaining a tenable work environment, and protecting IBM's intellectual property.[2] Similarly, some Usenet guidelines call for use of unabbreviated English[3][4] while users of online chat protocols like IRC and instant messaging protocols like SMS often encourage just the opposite, bolstering use of SMS language.
  • Common rules for e-mail[7] and USENET such as avoiding flamewars and spam are constant across most mediums and communities. Another rule is to avoid typing in all caps, which is considered to be the equivalent of shouting or yelling. Other commonly shared points, such as remembering that one's posts are (or can easily be made) public, are generally intuitively understood by publishers of web pages and posters to USENET, although this rule is somewhat flexible depending on the environment. On more private protocols, however, such as email and SMS, some users take the privacy of their posts for granted. One-on-one communications, such as private messages on chat forums and direct SMSes, may be considered more private than other such protocols, but infamous breaches surround even these relatively private media. For example, Paris Hilton's Sidekick PDA was cracked in 2005, resulting in the publication of her private photos, SMS history, address book, etc.[8]
  • savannah j. on 08 Oct 09
     
    Netiquette project
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  • emory b on 21 Oct 11
     
    the definition of netiquette
  • Sylvia Marie Roldan on 25 Feb 12
     
    Wikipedia definition of Netiquette
  • Nolan C on 07 May 12
     
    Netiquette (short for "network etiquette" or "Internet etiquette") is a set of social conventions that facilitate interaction over networks, ranging from Usenet and mailing lists to blogs and forums. These rules were described in IETF RFC 1855. However, like many Internet phenomena, the concept and its application remain in a state of flux, and vary from community to community.
  • Nolan C on 15 May 12
     
    Netiquette (short for "network etiquette" or "Internet etiquette") is a set of social conventions that facilitate interaction over networks, ranging from Usenet and mailing lists to blogs and forums. These rules were described in IETF RFC 1855. However, like many Internet phenomena, the concept and its application remain in a state of flux, and vary from community to community.
Vicki Davis

New ID theft targets kids' Social Security numbers | Washington Examiner - 3 views

www.washingtonexaminer.com/...en-credit-system-99761934.html

education digital_safety

shared by Vicki Davis on 05 Aug 10 - Cached
  • The latest form of identity theft doesn't depend on stealing your Social Security number. Now thieves are targeting your kid's number long before the little one even has a bank account.
    • Jillian N
      Jillian N on 27 Oct 10
       
      People are stealing not adults social security numbers but kids even before they have bank accounts
  • "If people are obtaining enough credit by fraud, we're back to another financial collapse," said Linda Marshall, an assistant U.S. attorney in Kansas City. "We tend to talk about it as the next wave."
  • Online companies use computers and publicly available information to find random Social Security numbers. The numbers are run through public databases to determine whether anyone is using them to obtain credit. If not, they are offered for sale for a few hundred to several thousand dollars.Because the numbers often come from young children who have no money of their own, they carry no spending history and offer a chance to open a new, unblemished line of credit. People who buy the numbers can then quickly build their credit rating in a process called "piggybacking," which involves linking to someone else's credit file.Many of the business selling the numbers promise to raise customers' credit scores to 700 or 800 within six months.If they default on their payments, and the credit is withdrawn, the same people can simply buy another number and start the process again, causing a steep spiral of debt that could conceivably go on for years before creditors discover the fraud
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  • A "clean" CPN is a number that has been validated as an active Social Security number and is not on file with the credit bureaus. The most likely source of such numbers are children and longtime prison inmates, experts said.
  • "Those are the numbers criminals want. They can use them several years without being detected," Damosi said. "There are not enough services that look at protecting the Social Security numbers or credit history of minors."
  • Vicki Davis on 05 Aug 10
     
    The new Identity theft steals children's social security numbers before they have bank accounts.
  • Dom D on 26 Oct 10
     
    This article is very interesting and I didn't know why people try to take little kid's social security numbers before i read this article.( this may be caused by the recent econimical failure in the past years.) Isn't it illegal for businesses to sell card numbers though?
Vicki Davis

eCommerce Blog :: Varien :: Open Source eCommerce Development and Consulting Firm - 0 views

www.varien.com/...3-year-old-buys-car-online

ecommerce

shared by Vicki Davis on 22 Oct 08 - Cached
  • Vicki Davis on 22 Oct 08
     
    Parents should have different log in id's on each computer for their family to prevent saved passwords from letting their kids do things they don't want done.
  • Vicki Davis on 22 Oct 08
     
    3 year old buys pink cadillac on ebay with "buy it now" feature
Miller S.

Behaveyourself.com: Online Manners Matter | Edutopia - 1 views

www.edutopia.org/ext-2008-netiquette-guidelines

Computer Fundamentals netiquette

shared by Miller S. on 25 Sep 08 - Cached
  • So what, exactly, is good netiquette? "A lot of it has to do with tone -- how you ask for things," says Shawn Morris, administrative coordinator of Wichita eSchool, a virtual public school in Wichita, Kansas, that reviews netiquette dos and don'ts with students. No "SHOUTING" and avoiding IM-speak in formal messages are among the most common guidelines. (See "Don't Even Think About It: The Basics of Netiquette," below, and "Beyond Emily: Post-ing Etiquette.") Good online communication is especially important in virtual schools, where most interaction happens digitally. But with the Internet an ever-larger part of most students' lives, brick-and-mortar schools from Longmont, Colorado, to Modesto, California, are starting to teach netiquette, too.
  • call it Online Manners and Ethics 101.
  • Anne Baird on 25 Sep 08
     
    edutopia article about netiquette
  • Miller S. on 24 Nov 08
     
    So what, exactly, is good netiquette? "A lot of it has to do with tone -- how you ask for things," says Shawn Morris, administrative coordinator of Wichita eSchool, a virtual public school in Wichita, Kansas, that reviews netiquette dos and don'ts with students. No "SHOUTING" and avoiding IM-speak in formal messages are among the most common guidelines. (See "Don't Even Think About It: The Basics of Netiquette," below, and "Beyond Emily: Post-ing Etiquette.") Good online communication is especially important in virtual schools, where most interaction happens digitally. But with the Internet an ever-larger part of most students' lives, brick-and-mortar schools from Longmont, Colorado, to Modesto, California, are starting to teach netiquette, too.
Vicki Davis

MySecureCyberspace: Children Online: Getting Younger and Continuing to Take Risks - 0 views

www.mysecurecyberspace.com/...-continuing-to-take-risks.html

shared by Vicki Davis on 14 Nov 08 - Cached
  • Not surprisingly, the study found that children are communicating with friends, peers, and others online in ways that show a lack of knowledge in what is ethical, safe behavior.
    • Vicki Davis
      Vicki Davis on 14 Nov 08
       
      This is NOT suprising to those of us who work with children. WE MUST have digital citizenship education in schools!!! MUST!
  • Only 50% of these young children said that their parents watched them as they used a computer, revealing that the other half were exposed to unchecked Web browsing and interaction with others online. About 48% of these young children saw online content that made them feel uncomfortable, and one in four of them said they did not report the uncomfortable experience to a trusted adult.
    • Vicki Davis
      Vicki Davis on 14 Nov 08
       
      Do parents know to watch their children? We need to educate parents as well!
  • it is more common for children to run into problems with people they know online than with strangers. These troublemakers are more likely to be other students rather than adults.
    • Vicki Davis
      Vicki Davis on 14 Nov 08
       
      To me, this gets to the core of the problem - it is NOT stranger danger but Friendly fiends that are the problem!
Steve Madsen

Google, wifi, street view, privacy - 0 views

www.smh.com.au/...r-wifi-data-20100513-uyyh.html

digiteen digital_communications

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  • Steve Madsen on 13 May 10
     
    "Google Australia will today be sent a "please explain" letter from two local privacy organisations demanding to know why the company has been collecting personal Wi-Fi network data from Australian homes alongside the images it takes with its Street View cameras."
  • Steve Madsen on 13 May 10
     
    Does Google collect data about wireless Printers, computers, mobile phones and other devices found in a street? Why would people be concerned about their privacy?
Kreslyn C

5 Smart rules for children to stay safe online - Bicester Computers Support Forum - Com... - 0 views

support.bicestercomputers.co.uk/showthread.php

digital_safety

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  • Kreslyn C on 22 Feb 11
     
    This shows a fun graph of the word smart and tells how to be safe.
Rachel H

Video Game Addiction - Internet Gaming Addiction - 0 views

www.video-game-addiction.org/...ur-children-than-you-think.htm

digital_health

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  • poor eating habits, lessened physical activity and behavioral issue
  • Though self-injurious behavior can be attributed to many different factors, such as depression, stressful life events or family problems, the study found that Internet addiction on its own can lead to teens harming themselves.
  • Internet addiction can also lead teens to cause themselves har
  • through pulling their own hair or hitting, pinching or burning themselves
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  • An Internet addiction is classified the same as other addictions, such as those to drugs, alcohol or gambling. If your teen simply goes on the Internet frequently, it is unlikely you have anything to worry about. But if your teen is exhibiting any of the following signs of an Internet addiction, you may want to take action: Excessive time spent devoted to using the Internet Depression, moodiness or nervousness when not online Fantasizing about or being preoccupied with being online A change in sleeping patterns or habits Sudden weight loss or weight gain Lying about time spent on the Internet or denying use Neglecting family, friends or activities they used to enjoy Using the Internet to avoid problems Internet addicts can also experience physical symptoms such as dry eyes, backaches, migraine headaches and carpal tunnel syndro
Hayes G.

How to Protect Yourself Online - 0 views

www.sec.gov/...protectyourselfonline.htm

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  • Personal firewalls and security software packages (
  • Be Careful What You Download
  • Don't Respond to Emails Requesting Personal Information
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  • Log Out Completely. Closing or minimizing your browser
  • The best passwords are ones that are difficult to guess.
  • Using a security token can make it even harder for an identity thief to access your online brokerage account.
    • Hayes G.
      Hayes G. on 23 Feb 11
       
      ways to protect yourself on the internet
  • Make sure the computer you are using has the latest security patches,
Rachel H

Dell - Healthy Internet Habits | Dell - 0 views

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digital_health

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  • Talk About It Talk with your kids about the Internet, and encourage them to see it as a shared, open environment in which they have social responsibilities just as they would in any physical environment.With open discussion, you can set expectations about the behavior you expect from them, curb negativity and discourage behaviors such as secrecy, boundary-pushing or thrill-seeking. You can also emphasize that online safety is something you care about and will continue to examine.Keep in mind: Enjoy the Internet along with your children, and discuss the ways in which it brings value into your lives.Stay open to your kids' questions, and encourage them to share their Internet experiences with you without fear of punishment about what they read, see or experience.Discuss how to safely interact online with others, why kids should stay away from certain types of content and individuals, and that Internet rules are there to protect kids. Teach children to trust their instincts, and to come to you if something or someone online makes them feel uncomfortable or threatened. Stay calm and remind them that they are not in trouble for bringing issues to your attention. Praise their discretion.As kids get older, keep family communications about the Internet as open and positive as you can. Talk with your kids about their online friends and activities just as you would talk about other friends and activities.
  • Set Rules for Internet Use Lay out rules for Internet use, setting clear expectations for your kids' online habits. A good set of rules should include things like the amount of time kids are allowed to be online, what types of content are appropriate and who it's okay to chat with as well as proper online conduct and good Internet citizenship.Keep in mind: The most successful rules are those that are created collaboratively. Work with your kids to draw up an online family safety contract that the whole family can agree to and sign. Discuss the rules frequently. Remind them that the rules are in place to protect your family, and that strictly maintaining privacy online can lower the risk of being targeted by online predators. Tell kids that following the rules and keeping communications open will allow them to gain freedoms as they get older. Let them know that you will reevaluate the rules over time. You can reinforce the rules you set by enabling restrictions on your PC. Windows Live Family Safety lets you set parameters that can limit Internet searches, monitor and filter specific websites, receive detailed activity reports of your child’s online activities, and let you be in control of who your child can communicate with in Windows Live Spaces, Messenger, or Hotmail1.
  • Balance Time Online Maintaining a balance between entertainment and other activities in kids' lives can be a serious challenge. The Internet has made it even more difficult, as the lines between entertainment and education are often blurred. Modeling a healthy balance between your online and offline activities is a great way to encourage children to do the same.Keep in mind: Enforce rules about the amount of time your kids may spend online, and the hours they are allowed to go online. Help your kids develop self-control, discipline and accountability regarding Internet use. Use parental controls in Windows 7 to limit PC time. Set up individual user accounts to determine how much computer time children have and what hours of the day they are allowed to use the PC, as well as which programs and games they can access.Encourage and support their participation in other activities — particularly physical pastimes with other children. If your child is reluctant, look for offline activities that tap into the same interests your kids pursue online. Watch for signs of Internet dependency. If Internet use seems excessive or begins to affect your child's school performance, health or relationships, consider professional counseling for Internet addiction.
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  • Distinguish Between Fact and Opinion Let's face it: There's a lot of content on the Internet that isn't helpful or reliable. While more online fact checking happens today than previously, the ability of nearly anyone to offer opinions or build Web sites can make the Internet a confusing place for young people.Teach your kids how the Internet works, and encourage critical thinking. Train them to use a variety of online resources and to always check, question and verify what they see online. Ultimately, these skills can help your kids avoid bad situations and individuals — such as online predators — that may seek to mislead or trick Internet users. Keep in mind: Start young. Even preschool students use the Internet to look up information. Teach them early to distinguish fact from opinion, and discuss ways to recognize bias, propaganda and stereotyping.Challenge your kids to evaluate what they see online by asking: What is the purpose of this site? To entertain? To sell? Does it provide the author’s contact information or an "About Us" section? Does a company or an individual person sponsor it? Is it a public conversation? Finally, challenge them to consider whether the Internet is the best place to find the information they need.Discuss racism and other forms of hatred with your kids. Software filters can help block hateful material, but critical thinking and an awareness of history and world events can help children recognize more subtle biases.
  • Keep Personal Facts Private Online privacy is vital to your family's safety. Ensuring that your kids communicate online only with people known to them and your family can help limit their contact with unsavory elements. Still, as kids grow older, they are bound to make new friends online. As your kids grow into middle and high school, the most recent research shows that the greatest threat to their safety is actually from people in their own age group, or slightly older.Keep in mind: Ensure that children keep facts such as their real name, age, gender and location private. Discuss how details in photographs can reveal more information to would-be predators than your child intends.Many kids routinely visit social networks and blogs where they may post pictures, make comments and write personal entries. Insist that your kids keep personal information private and that they think twice before joining location-based peer groups that may give away information on their whereabouts.Ensure that your kids understand the risks involved in making private or personal information public online. Keep an open dialogue about the people they come into contact with online. Discuss and evaluate online relationships as you would any other relationships in your child’s life. In this section, we covered some basic knowledge all parents should keep in mind when their children are online. Impress upon your kids the seriousness of online safety concerns, while making sure to keep the lines of communication open and non-judgmental. In the next section, we’ll look at ways to ensure your family’s privacy online isn’t compromised.
  • Rachel H on 16 Feb 11
     
    healthy habits for online
stephanie j

Virtual Worlds Online - 2 views

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  • Virtual worlds online are computer-generated environments where users interact using avatars.
  • the user will be presented with various scenarios, realistic and imagined, in which he can interact.
  • Virtual worlds online can mimic the real world and real life situations or can be totally based on fantasy Rules and other measures usually exist in a virtual world to give directions to users.
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  • An avatar is a user’s online personality or a 3D figure created to represent the user while he is in virtual space. The ability to have avatars interact is the main impetus behind virtual worlds online.
  • Millions of users log onto virtual worlds every day. These users find alternative realities in a virtual world and use these online worlds for gaming and communicating with others.
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