I am a sucker for online shopping and my current obsession is with books. When you have Fishpond, Book Depository and Borders offering free delivery in addition to highly reduced prices, well – it’s a marriage made in heaven! Now, every time I find a new shopping site, I have to register my details. And Read more…
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Sometimes we need reminders as to why we must continue to follow rules or do things in a particular way. The human mind is very flighty and tends to forget important issues, no matter how well they had been drilled into the head. Especially, if those heads belong to kids and the rules limit their Read more…
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Since so many kids are headed back to school this week, I thought I would do a post for educators and parents. Cyberbullying is still a major concern for parents, teachers and kids alike. I did a seven part series last year discussing everything from what it is to how to handle cyberbullying. So when Read more…
Tags: cyberbullying, cybersafety, how to talk to kids, how to talk to teens, kids online behavior, social networking
I came back to work fully energized from my summer holiday enjoying Greece and its extraordinary scenery. What occurred to me on my return was the fast pace of change and the incredible level of uncertainty and insecurity we are facing at present with the global financial crisis, strained social relations, and geopolitical changes. Security Read more…
Tags: cybersafety, EMEA, malware, Operation Shady RAT, safe
Remember I wrote about how I had to use a cyber café a few weeks back and the momentous discovery I made there about carelessly shutting down Facebook? Well, I had another experience there that I would like to share with you all today. For the very first time, the cyber café manager checked my Read more…
Tags: cybercrime, Cybermum India, cybersafety, Pune Police, security
The fact that one must, and absolutely MUST, log out of a social networking site was brought to the fore a few days ago at a cyber café. It so happened that my cyber netizen son and I were out running an errand and required some documents urgently. But that meant a long trip back Read more…
Tags: creating strong passwords, cybersafety, logging out of accounts
For a fun way to learn about safe surfing online, check out McAfee’s fun game: Don’t Surf Nude, Dude. I love it! You upload a picture, and in JibJab fashion, turn yourself into a cartoon. You can choose an outfit or go nude – your choice decides whether you succeed or fail. I played a few Read more…
Tags: cybersafety, online surfing
I was very pleased when my youngest cyber child came home from school today with a brochure her school had handed out titled cyber(smart:) – Cybersmart Guide for Families. This guide is produced by the Australian Government body the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) and has some great common sense explanations about cyber threats Read more…
Tags: cybersafety, Family Safety
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