Transcript Internet Safety Seminar

Internet Safety Seminar
Presented By:
WHIZKIDS LLC
Computer Training for Children and Adults
www.whizkidsllc.com
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Introductions
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Kelly McLaughlan
WHIZKIDS Co-founder
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Joan Fernandez
WHIZKIDS Co-founder
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Statement of Problem
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There is an estimated 80 million kids online today, at any given
moment (DOJ 2005)
In addition to the useful and educational information available
on the Internet, a great deal of content exists that is not
appropriate for children
Children could be targets of cyberstalking or harassment that
includes repeated and unwanted contact through the Internet
that is rude or threatening
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Other Internet dangers to children include sexual exploitation
or enticement
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Children may become involved in criminal activity on the
Internet
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Children on the Internet
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2 out of 5 missing children, between the ages of 14
and 17, are missing due to internet activity.
Law Enforcement officials estimate as many as
50,000 sexual predators are online at any given
moment. (Dateline, 1/2006)
There is a 100% chance of your child meeting a
predator in a chat room. (FBI 2004)
75% of children are willing to share personal
information online about themselves and their
family in exchange for gifts, free samples, free
online games, etc. (DOJ)
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Children on the Internet
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64% of teens say that they do and say things
online that they wouldn’t want their parents
to know about. (Pew Report 2005)
One third of 8-to-18 year olds have their
computers in their bedrooms.
42% of parents do not review the content of
what their teen types in chat rooms, emails or
instant messaging. (NCMEC 2005)
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Children on the Internet
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95% of parents didn’t recognize the
common chat room lingo that teenagers
use to let people they’re chatting with
know that their parents are watching.
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A/S/L = Age/Sex/Location
MUSM = Miss You So Much
TAW = Teachers are Watching
POS = Parent over Shoulder
WTGP = Want to Go Private
LMIRL = Let’s Meet in Real Life
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Where did Sexual Solicitation Occur
Computer location
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at home
someone else’s home
at school
at library
70%
22%
4%
3%
Internet
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in chatroom
instant messages
65%
24%
David Finkalhur, Kimberly J. Mitchell & James Wolak Online Victimization: A Report on the Nations Youth.
Alexandria VA: NCMEC, 2000, page 8.
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Characteristics of an Online Victim
Children are ideal victims
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90% of internet initiated cases involve
children between 13 and 16 years of age
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naturally curious
easily led by adults
need for attention and affection
need to defy parents
Kenneth Lanning, Child Molesters: A Behavioral Analysis, Alexandria VA: NCMEC, 2001, pages
139 – 140.
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Steps Parents Can Take…
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Content Filtering Software (examples)
Software
Description
Cost
Source
ContentProtect
Best list of reporting capabilities
(Disney chooses this for its
sites); also get free Spysweeper
when purchasing - can only be
installed on one computer per
license. Rated #1 on
Filterguide.com.
$39
http://www.contentwatch.com
CYBERsitter
Best list of filtering capabilities;
all Windows versions; ""good
for parents with cybersaavy
children" - can only be installed
on one computer per license
$40
http://www.cybersitter.com/
CyberPatrol
Many options, per user - plus
an option to protect keyword
divulgence during chats - like
your personal information, for
example. Very user friendly.
Recommended for parents who
are somewhat experienced with
the computer.
$40
http://www.cyberpatrol.com/
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Creating multiple logins with passwords
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Computer Virus, Spam and Adware protection
Anti Virus Software - computer programs designed to detect and
respond to malicious software such as viruses and worms. Responses
may include blocking user access to infected files, cleaning infected
files or systems, or informing the user that an infected program was
detected.
Examples:
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Symantec Norton AntiVirus (very popular)
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BitDefender (top-rated)
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McAfee VirusScan (wide corporate use)
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Grisoft AVG (free)
Anti Spam Software - computer programs designed to detect and
respond to unwanted advertisements and bulk messaging, in E-mail or
Instant Messages
Anti Adware Software - computer programs designed to detect and
respond to unwanted advertisements, spybots and cookies loaded
without your knowledge to track and influence your buying habits
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Pop-up blockers
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Personal and Family Information
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Placement of Computers & Parental Supervision
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The computer should be in a central/open area in
the home, such as the Family Room.
Parents should participate in their children’s
computer usage.
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Monitor Online Communication
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Web sites for children are not permitted to request personal
information without a parent's permission. Talk to children
about what personal information is and why you should not
give it to people online.
If children use chat or E-mail, talk to them about never
meeting in person with anyone they first "met" online.
Talk to children about not responding to offensive or
dangerous E-mail, chat, or other communications. Report
any such communication to local law enforcement. Do not
delete the offensive or dangerous E-mail; turn off the
monitor, and contact local law enforcement.
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What additional measures can you take…
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Prepare your children for the online world just as you
would for the real world
Keep a list of clear cut rules for online behavior posted near
your computer
Have your children show you what they can do online
Have your children use child friendly search engines when
doing homework
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www.yahooligans.com
www.kidsclick.com
www.ajkids.com
www.netnanny.com
Make sure you know AT LEAST AS MUCH as your children
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What additional measures can you take…
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Keep internet, E-mail and other accounts in your
name, NOT your child’s
Familiarize yourself with the computer rules of your
children’s friends
Review your child’s online profile and edit as
necessary. Keep details to a minimum (No personal
information)
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The Rules of Safe Surfin’
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Speak to my parents and get their permission before
going online.
Avoid giving out personal information (name of town,
school, phone number, parents’ name, etc.)
Feel free to tell a parent or trusted adult if something or
someone on the Internet makes you feel uncomfortable.
Enjoy your time online by always being a
SAFE SURFER
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Educate Yourself…
The following web sites provide helpful information to parents, children, educators
and law enforcement regarding Internet safety issues:
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www.netsmartz.org
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www.wiredsafety.org
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The NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational safety resource to teach kids
and teens how to stay safer on the Internet.
Report cyber crimes here – stalking, sexual exploitation and ID theft
Sponsor of wiredkids.org, wiredteens.org as well as the “Teenangels”
www.isafe.org
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i-SAFE America Inc. is a worldwide leader in Internet safety education. Founded in
1998 and endorsed by the U.S. Congress, i-SAFE is a non-profit foundation
dedicated to protecting the online experiences of youth everywhere.
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www.getnetwise.org
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Many others – Cybertipline.com, Safekids.com, etc.
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Questions ???
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