Internet safety and security issues include a broad set of topics from privacy to personal safety, and citizenship to communication. Sometimes people appreciate having guidance on these topics that is very straightforward, and sometimes its helpful to have more context. staysafe.org intends to be a forum to provide both, and the experts' corner is where you'll regularly find new columns from experts on both topical and current issues.
PayPal
Founded in December 1998, PayPal is a leading global online payment company with 143 million total accounts in 103 markets. PayPal also provides people with fraud-fighting tips, tools, and technology through the Security Center on their Web site. In the following article for Staysafe.org, PayPal shares thoughts and guidance on how you can help to make your online world safer and more secure. For more information, see www.paypal.com/security.
- On Phishing, Pharming, and Pheeling Safe Online
- Phishers and pharmers. Heard of 'em? They're out there - and their numbers are growing.
Sharon Miller Cindrich
Sharon Miller Cindrich is the author of E-Parenting: Keeping Up with Your Tech-Savvy Kids (Random House 2007) and PluggedInParent.com.
- Spam: Identifying, preventing and reporting trouble
- Today, more than 95 percent of all e-mail traffic consists of spam-fraudulent, dangerous and downright annoying messages that can clog your inbox and compromise your private information.
- Travel Blogs: Safely Share Your Vacation Adventures Online
- Move over postcards! Today there's a better way to share your travel experiences with friends and family.
- Stay Safe — and Computer Savvy — by Understanding Security Tools
- Understanding how different security technologies work can give you a clearer picture of how they protect your computer and help you to assess your current security risks.
Larry Magid
For the last two decades, Larry Magid has become synonymous with technology. His syndicated technology columns appear in the New York Times, U.S. News & World Report and other publications. He can be seen regularly on CBS News. And now, Mr. Magid will be featured at staysafe.org. We are pleased to bring you his technology expertise and hope you check back often for more of his insights and articles.
- Is Online Shopping Really Safe?
- When it comes to online shopping, one of the biggest risks is dealing with an untrustworthy merchant. If you're inclined to buy from a merchant you aren't familiar with, do a little research.
- What Does the World Know about You Online?
- Thanks to the Internet, everyone knows everything about you. Or at least they might be able to find out.
- Targets Too: Youth and Identity Theft
- It might seem as if children and teens are unlikely victims of identity theft, but the Federal Trade Commission has estimated that about 400,000 children have their identity stolen each year.
- New Approach To Online Safety Education
- The first item in the child safety rules was "I will not give out personal information such as my address, telephone number, parents' work address/telephone number, or the name and location of my school without my parents' permission." But new research suggests that my Rule No.1 may have been an overstatement.
- Things Keep Changing. Or do they?
- The basic ideas stay the same, but the Internet safety picture is constantly changing.
- Welcome to the Jungle
- When I first heard the expression, "it's a jungle out there" applied to the Internet, I got a bit defensive. Yes, the Internet does have some dangerous areas, but it's a wonderful place for both kids and adults. And then I thought about the actual jungles that I've visited and realized that the Internet really is like a jungle.
- What Parents Can Do About Online Safety
- It should come as no surprise that parental involvement is the key to keeping kids safe online. You can lecture your kids, you can install filters to block objectionable websites, you can spy on your kids and you even can try to keep your kid off the Internet, but none of those tactics are as effective as engaging them in conversation about what they're doing online.
- Plug In, or Pull the Plug?
- Social networking sites can be a positive experience for your teen. Learn the benefits of social networking and keep the lines of communication open, emphasize basic online safety rules, and help ensure your teen has a positive online experience.
- The Internet: A New World
- Seniors online now represent a significant portion of the population. Seniors need to be aware of the same issues that affect Internet users: scams, fraud, and malware. Take some simple precautions to ensure a safe and fun Internet experience.
