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fromZDNET
1 day ago

How Let's Encrypt made the internet safer and HTTPS standard - and free

SSL was then, and is now, the minimum security a safe website should provide to its users. The protocol was also a major pain to set up and expensive to boot.
Privacy technologies
#social-media
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
2 months ago

China turns on 'minors mode' to keep kids safe online

China's 'Minor's mode' limits internet access for under-18s to ensure age-appropriate content.
The move aims to foster a safer, wholesome online experience for minors.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Here's What Parents Are Doing To Protect Their Boys From Red Pilling

Parents must confront incel culture and its influence on young boys, focusing on proactive measures.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
2 months ago

China turns on 'minors mode' to keep kids safe online

China's 'Minor's mode' limits internet access for under-18s to ensure age-appropriate content.
The move aims to foster a safer, wholesome online experience for minors.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Here's What Parents Are Doing To Protect Their Boys From Red Pilling

Parents must confront incel culture and its influence on young boys, focusing on proactive measures.
more#social-media
#identity-theft
more#identity-theft
#privacy
fromZDNET
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

How to use Tor to privately browse the web - it's easier than you think

fromZDNET
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

How to use Tor to privately browse the web - it's easier than you think

more#privacy
#child-exploitation
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Four arrested in child predator sting

Undercover operation leads to arrests of men attempting to exploit minors online.
The importance of internet safety is emphasized by local officials.
NYC parents
fromNewsday
1 month ago

Carmine Simpson, ex-NYPD officer from Holbrook, sentenced to 23 years in prison for luring teens into sending him sexually explicit photos, videos

A former NYPD officer was sentenced to 23 years in prison for online sexual exploitation of minors.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Four arrested in child predator sting

Undercover operation leads to arrests of men attempting to exploit minors online.
The importance of internet safety is emphasized by local officials.
NYC parents
fromNewsday
1 month ago

Carmine Simpson, ex-NYPD officer from Holbrook, sentenced to 23 years in prison for luring teens into sending him sexually explicit photos, videos

A former NYPD officer was sentenced to 23 years in prison for online sexual exploitation of minors.
more#child-exploitation
#parenting
Parenting
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

The 'sinister' meanings behind emojis - here's how kids are using code to text about drugs and incels: 'Dangerous for our children'

Parents should be aware of the secretive meanings of emojis used by children to convey potentially harmful messages.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

The 'sinister' meanings behind emojis - here's how kids are using code to text about drugs and incels: 'Dangerous for our children'

Parents should be aware of the secretive meanings of emojis used by children to convey potentially harmful messages.
more#parenting
#mental-health
more#mental-health
#cybersecurity
Privacy professionals
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Larry Magid: We deserve a scam-free life

Scammers increasingly target individuals through various mediums like phone, text, and email.
Even savvy individuals can make mistakes that expose them to scams.
Everyone, including children, is a potential target of scams today.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

New Google email scams are alarmingly convincing - how to spot them

fromZDNET
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI PCs bring new security protections and risks. Here's what users need to know

fromZDNET
7 months ago
Information security

'Scam yourself' attacks just increased over 600% - here's what to look for

Privacy professionals
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Larry Magid: We deserve a scam-free life

Scammers increasingly target individuals through various mediums like phone, text, and email.
Even savvy individuals can make mistakes that expose them to scams.
Everyone, including children, is a potential target of scams today.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
2 months ago

New Google email scams are alarmingly convincing - how to spot them

A sophisticated phishing scam is exploiting Google security flaws to trick users into revealing their credentials.
Information security
fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago

I've built a career in ethical hacking. Online scams are getting much, much worse - and AI isn't helping.

Ransomware attacks are increasing, with new scams appearing daily, as hackers leverage AI for targeting victims.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
11 months ago

AI PCs bring new security protections and risks. Here's what users need to know

Trend Micro is a cybersecurity leader protecting organizations and individuals globally.
Kevin Simzer discusses the security benefits and concerns of AI PCs in an exclusive interview.
fromZDNET
7 months ago
Information security

'Scam yourself' attacks just increased over 600% - here's what to look for

more#cybersecurity
Privacy professionals
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Plymouth man pleads guilty to cyberstalking more than half a dozen Massachusetts women

James Florence Jr. pleaded guilty to cyberstalking seven women and possession of child pornography, leading to a scheduled sentencing hearing.
#child-protection
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Girl was kidnapped by man who messaged her on Roblox, officials say. 10-year-old found safe

A 10-year-old from Southern California was rescued after being kidnapped by someone she met online through Roblox and Discord.
Health
fromWIRED
7 months ago

It's Time to Make the Internet Safer for Kids

Children's access to adult content online must be restricted just as alcohol sales are regulated, ensuring their safety in the digital age.
more#child-protection
#journalism
more#journalism
#scams
Digital life
fromHackernoon
4 months ago

The Internet Has Spiraled Out of Control: Crimes, Scams, Cyberbullying, Theft & Deception | HackerNoon

The internet has shifted from a tool of progress to a breeding ground for crime and scams.
Digital life
fromHackernoon
4 months ago

The Internet Has Spiraled Out of Control: Crimes, Scams, Cyberbullying, Theft & Deception | HackerNoon

The internet has shifted from a tool of progress to a breeding ground for crime and scams.
more#scams
US politics
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

The Take It Down Act isn't a law, it's a weapon

The Take It Down Act aims to criminalize nonconsensual intimate imagery but poses risks of abuse by corrupt political forces.
fromArs Technica
5 months ago

Senator Ted Cruz is trying to block Wi-Fi hotspots for schoolchildren

"The government shouldn't be complicit in harming students or impeding parents' ability to decide what their kids see by subsidizing unsupervised access to inappropriate content."
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

Pornography Shouldn't Be So Easy for Kids to Access

Childhood exposure to online pornography poses serious health risks and requires urgent attention and intervention.
#browser-settings
more#browser-settings
fromSlate Magazine
6 months ago

Now Is a Great Time to Make Your Internet Browsing a Little Safer

By using an alternative Domain Name System resolver, you can protect everyone in your home from inappropriate content and malware, enhancing privacy while browsing online.
Digital life
fromTechzine Global
8 months ago

Google wants to kill adblockers, but Opera is providing life support

"Adblockers make websites more uncluttered and block rogue ads, ensuring safer user experiences. Nevertheless, Google seeks to eliminate them due to its ad revenue dependencies."
Miscellaneous
fromToucharcade
8 months ago

Back When AOL WAS the Internet - The TouchArcade Show #606

In recent discussions, concerns about the safety of kids on the internet have been emphasized, particularly when comparing the current digital landscape to the 1990s.
Video games
fromFortune
9 months ago

Pinterest CEO: To protect our kids online, Congress must make digital IDs the national standard-and require OS makers to share age-validation data with apps

"Parents really need an effective and accurate age-verification system to keep their kids from lying about their ages to access the darker corners of the Internet."
Digital life
fromBloomberg
9 months ago

Bloomberg

Unusual activity can stem from a number of sources, including malware, botnets, or network misconfigurations. It's crucial to verify your network security status and ensure robust protection.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
10 months ago

Parents Share The Differences Between Being A Parent Now Vs. When They Were Kids

Parenthood involves navigating complexities and challenges that differ greatly from childhood perceptions, especially concerning safety, privacy, and effective parenting models.
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