Viewing entries tagged with 'online safety'
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Aug 10, '12
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Calling All Teens: eBay Wants You
E-commerce increasingly gains popularity as the way to purchase, and now it's true for younger generations. According to the United States Public Interest Research Group consumer director, Ed Mierzwinski, “Kids are the emerging market for…companies. You want to get teens into the fold early--they dictate what the family buys, they are going to be the most brand-loyal.” (Source: Wall Street Journal.)
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Thu
Jul 19, '12
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Mobile Safety
AT&T commissioned a market research company, GfK, to conduct a study involving 1,000 parents and 500 children between the ages of 8-17. The goal was "to better understand the landscape for families and mobile phones."
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Mon
Jul 9, '12
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Teen Safety Online
Teens love sharing things online, more than you'd realize. 4 in 10 teens use the video chat feature on Skype, more than 25% upload videos to the Internet, and over 10% stream live video online for others to watch. So how can teens and their parents make sure they stay safe online?
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Thu
Jul 5, '12
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Teens Hide Online Activity
Teens are very good at using the Internet and they spend a lot of time on it. What exactly are they doing online for hours on end? It turns out, most teens don't want you to know.
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Jun 25, '12
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Tips for Kids: Summertime Internet Use
With summer here, children have more time on their hands; many of them spend their time online. We notice that Internet activity increases among our customers and that there is an increase in the number of inappropriate web sites blocked during the months of June through August.
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Jun 8, '12
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Nine Ways Criminals Use Facebook
In honor of Facebook's public offering, 247wallst.com explored the 9 ways criminals use Facebook. With over 900 million users, Facebook claims bragging rights for the single largest social networking web site. Having an enormous community breeds problems. Roughly 20 percent of Facebook users have been exposed to malware and 600,000 reports of hijacked log-ins occur every day at Facebook. How else do hackers get in?
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Mon
Apr 23, '12
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Going on Vacation? Protect Your Devices While Away.
Going on vacation should be an enjoyable experience. You make extensive plans to enjoy the time away. You ask your boss for time off, you brag on Facebook that you'll be jet setting and you plan so that everything goes perfectly. Now all you need to do is pack, right?
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Fri
Apr 6, '12
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Facebook Friendship Led to Sexual Assault
A Facebook friend request sent on a cold day in February 2011 would begin a devastating chain of assaults for a teenage girl.
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Thu
Mar 29, '12
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How to Stay Safe Online: An Expert's Guide for Parents
The Internet can be a tool for learning and growth. With technology becoming more prevalent in the lives of children, it is necessary to protect them from harmful outside sources as they innocently browse. Trying to maintain and control the internet is a daunting task. A parent may ask, “Where do I begin?”
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Tue
Mar 27, '12
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Parents: You Say It, But Do You Really Mean It?
The Internet continues to be a potentially dangerous place for children (or for anyone). Parents are responsible to protect their children. Harm is potentially everywhere. The Internet is a highly-condensed hiding place where danger lurks.
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