Look Both Ways: Help Protect Your Family on the Internet

Description

Your parents taught you to look both ways before crossing the street. Now, learn the rules of the road - and help protect yourself online with Internet child-safety authority Linda Criddle. Using real-life examples, Linda teaches the simple steps you and your family can take to help identify and avoid Internet dangers - and still enjoy your time online.

Help protect your family and learn how to:

* Blog, instant message, and play games without inadvertently revealing personal information
* Take safety precautions if you participate in online dating
* Recognize and avoid phony e-mail, instant messages, and Web sites
* Project an attitude online that can help detract potential predators
* Talk about safe Internet practices with your family
* Report abuses and suspicious activities to the proper authorities

CONTENTS:

DedicationPraise for Look Both Ways ...AcknowledgmentsIntroductionQuick Safety ChecklistUnderstanding the Risks
* Chapter 1: The Landscape of Risk
* Chapter 2: Misperceptions About Online Anonymity
* Chapter 3: Thinking Like the Enemy: Predatory Behavior13 Steps to Internet Security
* Chapter 4: Step 1: Be Careful What You Show People
* Chapter 5: Step 2: Don’t Tell People More Than You Should
* Chapter 6: Step 3: Be Alert to How Predators Prey on Emotions
* Chapter 7: Step 4: Don’t Let Them Know Where You Live
* Chapter 8: Step 5: Don’t Expose Yourself Through Instant Messaging
* Chapter 9: Step 6: Reduce Your Vulnerability When Blogging
* Chapter 10: Step 7: Understand Risks of Fraudulent Communications and Protect Yourself
* Chapter 11: Step 8: Date Safely Online
* Chapter 12: Step 9: Don’t Browse Indiscriminately
* Chapter 13: Step 10: Use Common Sense When Gaming with Others
* Chapter 14: Step 11: Get Savvy About Financial Scams and Fraud
* Chapter 15: Step 12: Don’t Let Your Defenses Down When Using Mobile Devices
* Chapter 16: Step 13: Act to Avoid Harassment and BullyingGet Going to Protect Yourself Today
* Chapter 17: Talking About Safety
* Chapter 18: It Takes Everyone to Make a Safe InternetResources
* Technology Toolkit
* Helpful Web Resources for Internet Safety
* Common Messaging Shortcuts
* Selected References
* About the Authors