A man in Ireland is arrested on child pornography charges, and a network of ostensibly anonymous and invisible websites goes down at the same time. It’s no coincidence, and this latest chapter in the story of privacy on the Internet shows that it’s hard to hide, even in the “deep Web.” “Just as there is [ Read More ]
Archive for August, 2013
How anonymous? Tor users compromised in child porn takedown
Comments Off on How anonymous? Tor users compromised in child porn takedownCyber-safety or cyber-maturity? Teaching ethics in a virtual world
Comments Off on Cyber-safety or cyber-maturity? Teaching ethics in a virtual worldSexting is back in the news for all the wrong reasons. Multiple incidents of teenagers circulating explicit images of other teenagers are under investigation in Victoria. It has emerged that Queensland police have charged 240 children for producing and distributing child pornography so far in 2013. Any minor who takes an erotic image of themselves [ Read More ]
Internet Safety Quiz
Comments Off on Internet Safety QuizHow many did you know? If you don’t know what your child does online how can you protect them? How can you teach them about the dangers of using or sending inappropriate messages and photos? Protect your child – educate yourself, know how they communicate, the Apps and social media media websites they visit. [ Read More ]
Google brings ‘Find my iPhone’-like service to Android
Comments Off on Google brings ‘Find my iPhone’-like service to AndroidForgetful and unlucky Android phone and tablet owners will be happy to hear that their lost or stolen devices will now be trackable with a free service much like Apple’s “Find my iPhone.” The Android Device Manager, announced by Google in a blog post Friday, will let you quickly locate your phone or tablet, whether [ Read More ]
What to do when your teen wants to open a Facebook account
Comments Off on What to do when your teen wants to open a Facebook accountWhether you’re a novice or native on social media, the game changes when your teen asks to start using Facebook, Instagram, and the like. Here are some ways to make sure your kid stays safe online. There are plenty of reasons Facebook, Instagram, and other social networks have a minimum age limit. Here’s just one: [ Read More ]