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"WiredSafety provides help, information and education to Internet and mobile device users of all ages. We handle cases of cyberabuse ranging from identity and credential theft, online fraud and cyberstalking, to hacking and malicious code attacks."
Part of the Wired Safety family of websites...a great resource for parents and children.
INTERNET SAFETY
The Internet has become a fact of life in the 21st Century. More and more it pervades all aspects of life...we go to the Internet for information, communication, entertainment, and commerce. Cyberspace like "earthspace" has it's dangers as well as it's wonders! Take time to browse the following sites and brush up on your skills to be safe Internet users! You can CONTROL your own safety by remembering the following tips!
Protect your identity...never reveal your personal information...name, postal address, school name or address, phone numbers, passwords, credit card numbers, parents work information
If you encounter a situation that makes you uncomfortable...just leave the site!
People you meet online are STRANGERS. You cannot see them to eyeball the truth of their information...never agree to meet an online acquaintance without your parents.
Be aware that online communication can be risky...always be ready with the delete button when checking e-mail, and always be ready to leave a chat space if you become uncomfortable...remember that anyone can enter a chat room.
Communicate with your parents about your online activities...discuss rules for safety.
GetNetWise is a public service brought to you by a wide range of Internet industry corporations and public interest organizations. The GetNetWise coalition wants Internet users to be only "one click away" from the resources they need to make informed decisions about their and their family's use of the Internet.
Great general site about safety issues. Discusses risks and guidelines for safe Internet use.
This cyber tour lets you judge just how savvy Joseph and Josie are when they are surfing the Net...you decide...Jo Cool or Jo Fool!
How much do you know...find out with this short quiz.