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"Taking a trip with always-on digital devices can be like traveling with your safe -- and forgetting to lock it. Connecting to the Internet over Wi-Fi hotspots in airports, hotels and cafes is an irresistible activity for business and casual travelers. But sending sensitive information over the air on an unsecured network is risky computing behavior, said Kelly Davis-Felner, marketing director for the Wi-Fi Alliance, a global nonprofit industry association." People have to be careful when traveling to places and using unsecured internet.

This topic has information on how more children should be safe in the cyber world.

This website gives you ways yo make sure you stay safe online.

Information on keeping your privacy safe on Facebook

cyber bullying is very serious and these bullets tell you how to react when being cyber bullied.

One way to protect yourself is by being careful on your email. It is common for phishing scams and spam.

10 things to do to be safe on xbox live "It's more than just a gaming site. Xbox LIVE users can also chat with each other, send and receive friend requests, and share their profile and gaming stats.xBox Kids safety uKnowKids Gamertags need to be chosen wisely. Never let your child use part of their name, hometown, or other identifying information in their gamertag. Profiles follow the child, not the console. A child can still access all his Xbox LIVE information from a friend's house. Kids can play games with strangers. Xbox LIVE has a "matchmaking" feature to help your child connect with gamers who have certain gamerscores or live in a certain location. People can privately chat with each other. Up to 8 people can play and talk all at once, but two of them can pair off and talk privately if they want to. You can make your permission mandatory. Through console controls, you can require your permission for your child to send and receive friend requests, accept game or chat invites, or buy Xbox merchandise. You can block who your child hears. You can choose "everyone," "friends," or "no one." Parents are required to help their children set up an account. If your under-18 child has an account and you didn't help set it up, he or she is registered as an adult. Default settings vary by age. Child and teen accounts are mostly "friends only" by default and some features are blocked, but adult profiles are public and have full access to all features. Deactivating Xbox LIVE doesn't cancel the child's account. On the Xbox console there is a setting to disallow Xbox LIVE access from that console - but your child can still access it on others unless you cancel his account."

This is a very good sight for a teacher to teach about cyber predators

Privacy is very important on the internet because you could have a stalker and the stalker could end up killing you. "Lately the news has been littered with cases of internet stalkers who hunt down, assault and even kill their victims. According to the National Institute of Justice annually 1.4 million American are victims of stalking. As a security specialist, I am often called upon to research and investigate internet related stories. I can say with certainty that most victims of stalkers never report their cases to the authorities. Moreover, there are factors that help contribute to a stalker's obsession; and, there are ways that everyone can participate in helping to ensure that the internet is safe for all. Using my experience as a security specialist, I will endeavour to detail this article with the signs you can look for; and, how you can stop internet stalkers. "

Many ways to help you be safe on the internet.   "he term private Internet browsing encompasses a wide array of precautions that Web surfers can take to ensure that their activity on the Web cannot be traced. Motives for private Internet browsing are plenty, with both privacy and safety at the forefront of many Internet users' minds. Whatever the inspiration for browsing anonymously may be, the bottom line is that many people want to avoid leaving tracks behind. Proxy Servers for Private Internet Browsing Private Internet browsing can involve utilizing firewalls and proxy servers to prevent those in the outside world from viewing Web surfing activity, including rogue individuals as well as Internet Service Providers and even the government. These types of private Internet browsing measures are commonly used in countries where access is limited as well as at the workplace or on campus. Private Internet Browsing Within the Web Browser For many Web surfers, however, private Internet browsing involves clearing their tracks from others who may have access to the same computer or mobile device that they're currently using. Most popular Web browsers offer ways to browse anonymously, with no history or other private data such as cache or cookies left behind at the end of your browsing session. How to Activate Private Internet Browsing The methods for activating this type of private Internet browsing differ across browsers, operating systems, and device types. The following step-by-step tutorials teach you how to browse anonymously in the browser of your choice."

Establishing Internet safety rules early sets your kids up for life. Get the basics. Staying safe and Smart Online Advice & Answers Keep your kids safe online When your kids start to interact on the Internet -- playing games, watching YouTube videos, socializing in virtual worlds, getting homework help, and searching on Google -- you may feel that you're losing control over your kids' world.

Being nice, and respectful on the Internet is something that everyone should do. There are many people who don't fallow netiquette rules, and it may be hurtful to people who don't understand our humor. These guidelines are just a set of rules that make the Internet a safe and happy place for everyone to use.

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Important article about cyberbullying and some recent legislation.

Excellent article on cyberbullying and an example of a girl who was harrassed online and killed herself. This sort of thing is tragic and we should consider what we think aboutinternet harrassment penalties, particularly against children. There are mention of several websites including one I'd never heard of called CyberBully Alert.

Internet safety song and links to other internet safety and cyberbullying sites

This has a rap song about Cybersafety and also personal safety online. Plus it has links to other cybersafety sites.

site to teach young children how to be safe online and how to manage the technology in their lives.

There are many risks that can happen if you don't follow the rules of the internet. The internet can be a very dangerous place if you don't follow the rights and responsibilities of it. Thats why its good to know them so you can be safe.

New rules from the CIPA act in the US.

Lisa thuman blogged about the recent changes to the Children Internet Protection Act (CIPA) -- to those people who have rejected social networking and chats -- you're required to "educate minors on appropriate online safety including cyberbulling and interacting with others on social networking sites and in chat rooms." How are you going to do this without using safe alternatives and then coach them on it? This is REQUIRED in the US if you get erate funds. Get out there and get busy -- time for pushback. Lisa Thuman's article on this is an excellent read.

"TWO years ago, eBay Australia tried to force sellers to use PayPal as the only available payment option on the online auction giant's local site. That attempt went horribly wrong and, apart from the bad press, eBay found itself in trouble with the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission and the Reserve Bank." From July 14, eBay will require sellers to offer at least one of three safe payment methods -- PayPal, Paymate and merchant credit cards.

Why would consumers object to being forced to make online payments through only one service, that being PayPal?