Sunday, May 31, 2009
'Sexting' problem grows in the Treasure Valley | Local News | Idaho Statesman
'Sexting' problem grows in the Treasure Valley | Local News | Idaho Statesmanit is happening everywhere!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Cyber spies targeting governments, financial institutions - Winnipeg Free Press
Cyber spies targeting governments, financial institutions - Winnipeg Free PressFew realize how much consumers can help or hurt in cases of cyberterrorism or cyberwarfare. By infecting consumers laptops and desktops with trojan horses and other remote-controlled malware that can be programmed to act in unity to attack the cybercriminals' target site or networks, consumers can be enlisted unwittingly in the attacks. A simple fix? You bet. Quality security software and hardware products can keep mre than the consumer safe. They can keep a nation and indsutry grid safe as well.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
BBC NEWS | Americas | Alarm bells ring over "sexting"
BBC NEWS | Americas | Alarm bells ring over "sexting"This has gone from relatively unknown issue (except t teens and those of us working with them), to something that has driven a Law & Order piece last week, and news worldwide. I was recently in Cabo, Mexico and learned that it is a problem there. I am receiving emaisl from around the US, Canada and the world seeking help.
Our campaign on this is "Don't Be Stupid!" look for more....
Our campaign on this is "Don't Be Stupid!" look for more....
Thursday, May 14, 2009
U.S. Sen. Menendez unveils legislation establishing internet-safety grant program - NJ.com
U.S. Sen. Menendez unveils legislation establishing internet-safety grant program - NJ.comFinally! competitive grants and not over-lobbied earmarks! I thanked Sen Menedenz and Congreeewoman Wasserman Schultz for sponsoring this and hope it is adopted quickly. We need to help to protect our kids and give them cyberliteracy skills.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Friday, May 08, 2009
Teens Who Transmit Explicit Photos Can Get Caught in Web of Porn Laws - washingtonpost.com
Teens Who Transmit Explicit Photos Can Get Caught in Web of Porn Laws - washingtonpost.comat some point, parents will believe me when I tell them this is happening everywhere to all kids.
How to Be Safe Online - Facebook Breakup Tips - Cosmopolitan.com
How to Be Safe Online - Facebook Breakup Tips - Cosmopolitan.coma reat piece that highlights my latest tips for avoiding problems online. Sadly, the link should have been to wiredsafety.org where we help victims of cyberstalking.
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
How things have changed...sifting the responsible gambling sites from the rest isn't easy. Laws can help.
Are We Raising Future Riverboat Gamblers in Cyberspace?
Gambling is thriving in the Internet arena,
even while facing strict governmental controls elsewhere. (It's illegal to use financial institutions to gamble online.)
Most of the gambling sites are hosted offshore, which makes law enforcement
more difficult. Many require prepayment in the form of credit
card advances, debit card advances, or wired funds. A simple search on
any of the search engines will result in thousands of gambling sites.
And your teenager’s money is as good as anyone else’s.
Frankly, I was surprised that kids are using the gambling sites as
much as they reportedly are. But with more and more children having
their own credit card on our accounts for emergency purposes, as well
as generous allowances and access to savings accounts that hold their
birthday cash, baby-sitting earnings, and paper route money gathered
over the years, it’s apparently easier than ever for them to gamble it
away.
Sometimes they’ll even use our credit card and hope we don’t notice
when the statement arrives. (And, surprisingly enough, we often don’t.)
What Can You Do About It?
Keep an eye on your credit card statements and on your children’s
savings account balances. Blocking their ability to send out credit card
information over the Internet might make it harder for them to gamble
online. (Some of the filtering products allow you to block certain outgoing
information.) In addition, if the computer is centrally located
under your watchful eyes, you may be able to keep them off of the
gambling sites entirely.
Let them also know that many of the gambling sites are scams, and many hold on to your winnings under the guise of international currency laws.
Gambling online is a no-win game for children and teens.
Gambling is thriving in the Internet arena,
even while facing strict governmental controls elsewhere. (It's illegal to use financial institutions to gamble online.)
Most of the gambling sites are hosted offshore, which makes law enforcement
more difficult. Many require prepayment in the form of credit
card advances, debit card advances, or wired funds. A simple search on
any of the search engines will result in thousands of gambling sites.
And your teenager’s money is as good as anyone else’s.
Frankly, I was surprised that kids are using the gambling sites as
much as they reportedly are. But with more and more children having
their own credit card on our accounts for emergency purposes, as well
as generous allowances and access to savings accounts that hold their
birthday cash, baby-sitting earnings, and paper route money gathered
over the years, it’s apparently easier than ever for them to gamble it
away.
Sometimes they’ll even use our credit card and hope we don’t notice
when the statement arrives. (And, surprisingly enough, we often don’t.)
What Can You Do About It?
Keep an eye on your credit card statements and on your children’s
savings account balances. Blocking their ability to send out credit card
information over the Internet might make it harder for them to gamble
online. (Some of the filtering products allow you to block certain outgoing
information.) In addition, if the computer is centrally located
under your watchful eyes, you may be able to keep them off of the
gambling sites entirely.
Let them also know that many of the gambling sites are scams, and many hold on to your winnings under the guise of international currency laws.
Gambling online is a no-win game for children and teens.
Internet Safety: Ask Parry! - Answers
Internet Safety: Ask Parry! - AnswersAnswers to a mom about her son's spending hundreds of dollars gambling online. The law had changed since I wrote this, dealing with payments to gambling sites online. But otherwise, the challenge of keeping kids form gambling online remains.
Gambling Online - what's the best way to handle it and keep people safer?
I first wrote about online gambling in my book for parents on cybersafety - A Parent's Guide to the Internet, published in 1997. It was the first cybersafety book written for parents in the world.
Even then, kids were gambling online - illegally, but gambling nonetheless.
Aside the fact that parents wanted to be able to keep their kids from gambling, many gambling sites were committing fraud, refusing to pay winners, rigging the games and sending malicious code and assisting in money laundering.
In the US online gambling is covered by the federal Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). It technically doesn't make gambling online illegal. It instead prohibits the use of any financial institution from permitting transfers/payments for gambling.
Our belief is that the best way to protect consumers from fraud, scams and underage online gambling is by legalizing it. Then we can regulate it, set rules and require that they run honest games, keep kids off and prevent illegal activities, such as money laundering and privacy violations.
We have been exploring this as one of the new issues we are facing online. Barney Frank's new bill addresses this issue. We have commissioned a study using independent academics to see if this provides answers to the risks we have identified.
Want to know what we think and why? Feel free to ask me at parry@aftab.com.
Even then, kids were gambling online - illegally, but gambling nonetheless.
Aside the fact that parents wanted to be able to keep their kids from gambling, many gambling sites were committing fraud, refusing to pay winners, rigging the games and sending malicious code and assisting in money laundering.
In the US online gambling is covered by the federal Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). It technically doesn't make gambling online illegal. It instead prohibits the use of any financial institution from permitting transfers/payments for gambling.
Our belief is that the best way to protect consumers from fraud, scams and underage online gambling is by legalizing it. Then we can regulate it, set rules and require that they run honest games, keep kids off and prevent illegal activities, such as money laundering and privacy violations.
We have been exploring this as one of the new issues we are facing online. Barney Frank's new bill addresses this issue. We have commissioned a study using independent academics to see if this provides answers to the risks we have identified.
Want to know what we think and why? Feel free to ask me at parry@aftab.com.
legalizing online gambling....new bill will legalize online gambling to regulate it
Advisory: Frank to Hold Press Conference to Unveil Internet Gambling Legislation
Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow, Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA) will hold a press conference to unveil legislation that will enable Americans to bet online and put an end to an inappropriate interference with their personal freedom.
The new bill would create an exemption to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) for operators that are licensed and regulated. UIGEA, which was enacted in 2006, restricts the use of the payments system for Americans who seek the freedom to gamble online.
WHO: Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank
WHAT: Press Conference to Discuss Legislation to Enable Americans to Bet Online WHEN: Wednesday, May 6, 2009
10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Room 2220, Rayburn House Office Building
Reporters who cannot attend the press conference will be able to access a listen-only conference call. For dial-in information and password, email Elizabeth Esfahani at elizabeth.esfahani@mail.house.gov.
Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow, Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA) will hold a press conference to unveil legislation that will enable Americans to bet online and put an end to an inappropriate interference with their personal freedom.
The new bill would create an exemption to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) for operators that are licensed and regulated. UIGEA, which was enacted in 2006, restricts the use of the payments system for Americans who seek the freedom to gamble online.
WHO: Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank
WHAT: Press Conference to Discuss Legislation to Enable Americans to Bet Online WHEN: Wednesday, May 6, 2009
10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Room 2220, Rayburn House Office Building
Reporters who cannot attend the press conference will be able to access a listen-only conference call. For dial-in information and password, email Elizabeth Esfahani at elizabeth.esfahani@mail.house.gov.
Monday, May 04, 2009
Facebook's 'Porn Cops' Are Key to Its Growth | Newsweek Enterprise - Technology
Facebook's 'Porn Cops' Are Key to Its Growth | Newsweek Enterprise - Technologyit takes a village to keep a social network out of trouble. Facebook does a much better job than most.
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