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Protecting yourself against human predators roaming the internet

Here's where I weigh in on the pressing issues of Internet safety today.

  • Spam Alert: New ‘IRS Stimulus Payment’ Phishing Scam

    Playing on the financial angst of consumers, criminals posing as the IRS and armed with e-mail addresses such as service@irs.gov and tax-refund@irs.gov , are trying once again to deceive the unwary. How do you know if it’s a scam? For starters, the IRS...
    02-11-2009, 9:31 PM by Linda Criddle to Linda's Blog
  • Internet Safety @ the Consumer Electronics Show

    Last week, I was a panel moderator for Kids at Play Summit , a unique section of the annual Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas. The show is the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow and this year it featured consumer technology products...
    02-11-2009, 9:22 PM by Linda Criddle to Linda's Blog
  • Evaluating Your Need for ID Theft Insurance

    With the dramatic increase in identity theft, there has been a correlating surge in the popularity of ID theft insurance. Advertisements for this type of insurance are everywhere - billboards, radio, magazines, TV and online - but how do you know if you...
    02-11-2009, 8:52 PM by Linda Criddle to Linda's Blog
  • Three Keys to Staying Safer Online

    Though there are several skills you can acquire to stay safe depending on your activities, there are three main aspects to Internet safety that every user must understand and incorporate into online behavior to be protected online. Understand the potential...
    02-11-2009, 8:33 PM by Linda Criddle to Linda's Blog
  • Time to Test Your Spam Skills

    It seems that in spite of a major ‘spam bust ’ in October, the amount of junk coming to my email account continues to increase and I suspect you are experiencing the same phenomena. Knowing how to spot spam is one of the best ways to increase your Internet...
    12-20-2008, 5:27 PM by Linda Criddle to Linda's Blog
  • Websites That Get You Moving

    If your waistline started the outward slide from the Thanksgiving feast through the holiday parties, the Web is a great resource to can help you get out, and get moving. Greg Adler, of PC World recently recommended his five favorite sites for outdoor...
    12-16-2008, 3:26 PM by Linda Criddle to Linda's Blog
  • Are You Suffering from ‘Cybercondria’?

    Are You Suffering from ‘Cybercondria’? New research from Microsoft explores the impact of health-related Web content on consumer behavior. Their conclusion? A great many of us suffer from ‘cyberchondria’ - the practice of drawing dire conclusions about...
    12-05-2008, 9:17 PM by Linda Criddle to Linda's Blog
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