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January 2010

SafeKids Online Song with Daffy Dave

January 26, 2010 // 0 Comments

Ten years ago childrens’ entertainer Daffy Dave recorded the SafeKids Online Song exclusively for SafeKids.com.  We haven’t promoted that song for quite awhile [...]

We need to rethink online safety

January 22, 2010 // 3 Comments

by Larry Magid I’ve been involved in the online safety world since 1994 which, in web terms, is forever.  Over the years, a lot of individuals and organizations have [...]

Reminder — be sure to set strong passwords

January 19, 2010 // 0 Comments

Lots of people worry about clever hackers breaking into their computers but the number one way that people are compromised doesn’t require any advanced technology. [...]

Tips for strong and secure passwords

January 19, 2010 // 1 Comment

Reposted from ConnectSafely.org A strong password is your first line of defense against intruders and imposters. Never give out your password to anyone (except your parents). [...]

Virtual world safety

January 18, 2010 // 1 Comment

Anne Collier of NetFamilyNews just posted a piece about virtual world moderators. She points out that “Virtual worlds are a red-hot topic these days, probably because [...]

Youth take fewer risks than 20 years ago

January 15, 2010 // 1 Comment

by Larry Magid A study released Wednesday by the Girl Scouts shows that young people report they take fewer risks and treat each other better than their counterparts of a [...]