The Stay Safe Online Blog

May 4, 2012 4:42pm

A lot has been written in the last couple of days about the Consumer Reports study on Facebook (Facebook is an NCSA Board Member company) users use of privacy settings.

May 1, 2012 11:39am

Today's generation of children can sync digital devices to computers and troubleshoot problems with the click of a mouse. But they may not be able to handle the overwhelming situations online and problems that arise from making uninformed decisions.

Apr 25, 2012 9:37am

Facebook is teaming up with several other NCSA Board Member companies to share information and help make the Internet safer everyone.

Mar 8, 2012 10:51am

Botnets are networks of personal computers infected by malware and remote controlled by criminals. Botnets are used to send junk email (spam), attack websites, and distribute more malware, among other things.

Mar 1, 2012 10:35am

If you're a parent, you're always thinking about the safety of your children. But how often are you thinking about your child's security and privacy on mobile devices?

Feb 13, 2012 3:33pm

Facebook, an NCSA board member company, is awarding $200,000 in grant money as part of a safety program to encourage digital citizenship, prevent suicide and cyber bullying and learn how social media can impact the next generation of youth.

Feb 7, 2012 12:32pm

Kids, don't be surprised if your grandparents send you an email or post a message on your Facebook wall the next time your birthday rolls around.

Jan 26, 2012 9:30am

In today's hyper-connected society, it seems that everyone knows just about everything about everyone. The amount of personal information we share online is staggering.

Jan 24, 2012 5:29pm

Eric Davis is Google's Global Public Policy Manager and an NCSA Board Member. Recently, Google launched “Good To Know,” a campaign to educate people and raise awareness about privacy and security.

Jan 18, 2012 12:19pm

If anyone knows about the effect the Internet can have on a person's reputation, it's Matt Ivester.