Internet Safety
Computer interconnectivity has produced enormous benefits but has also enabled criminal activity that exploits this interconnectivity for financial gain and other malicious purposes, such as Internet fraud, child exploitation, identity theft, and terrorism (Cybercrime: Public and Private Entities Face Challenges in Addressing Cyber Threats, U.S. Government Accountability Office, 2007). The Internet can give identity thieves, hackers, and scammers online access to your computer, financial and personal information and more (Stop.Think.Click: 7 Practices for Safer Computing, OnGuard Online, 2007). Additionally, today's mobile devices are well integrated with the Internet and have far more functionality than mobile phones of the past. They are increasingly used in the same way as personal computers, potentially making them susceptible to similar threats affecting PCs connected to the Internet (Cyber Threats to Mobile Devices, U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team, 2010).
For youths, the Internet often serves as a positive and powerful arena for socializing and learning. However, the use of the Internet also brings about risks to their safety, including the dangers of sexual solicitation, online harassment and bullying, and exposure to illegal content (Enhancing Child Safety and Online Technologies: Final Report of the Internet Safety Technical Task Force to the Multi-State Working Group on Social Networking of State Attorneys General of the United States, Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University, 2008). By discussing responsible socializing and communicating, parents — regardless of whether they are technologically savvy — can help their kids make better decisions about online behavior (Net Cetera: OnGuardOnline.gov’s Internet Safety Campaign for Children – A Report to Congress, Federal Trade Commission, 2010).
Efforts to address cybercrime include activities associated with protecting networks and information, detecting criminal activity, investigating crime, and prosecuting criminals (Cybercrime: Public and Private Entities Face Challenges in Addressing Cyber Threats, U.S. Government Accountability Office, 2007). Additionally, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has launched the Stop. Think. Connect. Campaign, a national public awareness effort to guide the nation to a higher level of Internet safety by challenging the American public to be more vigilant about practicing good “cyber hygiene.” (National Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2010).
In recognition of National Internet Safety Month (June) and National Cyber Security Awareness Month (October) and for use throughout the year, NCJRS presents this compilation of resources on the topic. Please select a page from the listing below or from the box at the right under the "Internet Safety" heading:
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