Last updated on February 26th, 2022 at 08:23 pmCan your child get into trouble at school for what they do online at home? While the answer to that question depends on where you live, the most likely answer to this is that a school can discipline a student for off-campus activities in some cases. The majority of U.S. states allow for it, reports the Cyberbullying Research Center. The rationale for this...
Last updated on December 11th, 2021 at 09:32 pmWe hear in the news that companies get hacked all the time, but we rarely hear about when it happens to people like us. Trust me, it happens a lot! Ransomware is more common than people realize, making its way into a device, such as a laptop, phone or tablet. Its name comes from the demand from the hacker to have their victim pay a fee to regain control...
Last updated on December 11th, 2021 at 09:34 pmKik is one of the more popular messenger apps used by tweens and teenagers. Parents should learn about this app because it has a history of being a breeding ground for online predators, spammers, hackers and more. Worse yet, I’ve spoken with local law enforcement officers who report that the company has been very reluctant to help them with cases...
Last updated on June 12th, 2021 at 01:03 pmWhisper is an anonymous app, launched almost 10 years ago, where people post things that they might not want to admit to in public. While maybe not as well known by parents as some others, it has over 900 million accounts, according to the Washington Post and many of them are teens. According to the Whisper’s own terms and conditions, users must be at...
Last updated on April 3rd, 2021 at 03:02 pmThe most popular social media app used by kids is YouTube, followed by Instagram. Owned by Facebook, its popularity has been steadily on the rise, as Facebook continues to work towards attracting a younger audience. So, what should parents be concerned about when it comes to Instagram? Do you know what problems can exist online? Cyberbullying is the most...
Last updated on November 8th, 2020 at 02:47 pm**Editors Warning**: several of the pictures in this article contain adult content. Reader discretion is advised. One of the biggest complaints from parents about technology is the amount of nudity that is available online. This is particularly true when it comes to many popular social media apps used by teens and even pre-teens. If there was ever a...
