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November 2008 - Posts

Kid-Safe Web Worlds – Déjà vu or Smarter the Second Time Around?

Several new kid-safe websites like KidZui and iLand5.com have emerged that provide controlled environments where the content and communication are carefully monitored to protect kids from a variety of online risks. Sound familiar ? These products represent
Posted Sunday, November 30, 2008 5:20 PM by Linda Criddle | 1 Comments

Product Review - eGuardian

Product: eGuardian Claim: Provides “unparalleled protection from online predators” Price: $29.00 for a lifetime enrollment Their pitch: Their Guarantee: “ eGuardian is guaranteed to protect your child online — while not limiting his or her Internet options”
Posted Saturday, November 29, 2008 2:08 AM by Linda Criddle | 0 Comments

Savvy Shopping this Holiday Season

With the economy down, online bargain hunting is fast becoming a national sport. Internet retailers are expecting to win big as traditional stores struggle to match the Internet’s convenience and prices…. and the holiday sales wars are just heating up.
Posted Wednesday, November 26, 2008 11:18 PM by Linda Criddle | 0 Comments

What are Bots, Zombies, and Botnets?

News about internet crimes often mentions 'bots', 'zombies', and ‘botnets’. It’s not hard to figure out from the context that these are computer or network security threats. But what exactly are they and how do they work? A 'bot' is a type of malicious
Posted Saturday, November 22, 2008 11:23 PM by Linda Criddle | 1 Comments

Protecting Children From Online Sexual Predators

I recently asked “how can parents help protect their children from sexual predators online?”. The answer is, the same way you help keep them away from predators everywhere else. Protect children when young, arm them with the skills they need to value
Posted Monday, November 17, 2008 7:44 PM by Linda Criddle | 0 Comments
   
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