Archive for March, 2005
Virtual Global Taskforce
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The Virtual Global Taskforce (VGT) was created in 2003 as a direct response to lessons learned from investigations into online child abuse around the world. It is an international alliance of law enforcement agencies working together to make the Internet a safer […]
Does the Golden Rule Not Apply to E-mail?
Let’s say you’re walking to your car having just purchased two armfuls worth of groceries. In fact, they’re so full something falls out of the top of one of the bags. You think to yourself that it would be so much easier if that person coming toward you would just kneel down and pick it […]
What do you think you’re doing, Dave?
Remember HAL? The artificially intelligent computer in 2001: A Space Odyssey? That glowing red camera eye was ever watchful of the space station’s occupants. Spooky.
While artificial intelligence may not be something to consider (yet), if you have a web-cam installed, it could be turned into something watching you when you’re not expecting it to.
Last January […]
A New Bill to Protect Americans and Their ID
Maureen and Ray, a couple that are victims of identity theft, have something to feel good about. The silver lining to their unfortunate tale it that it has motivated the US government to pass a bill that will help protect the identity of Americans.
It seems no matter how often I read these sorts of things, […]
Get your free annual credit report
One of the best ways to defend yourself against identity theft is to get and review a copy of your credit report. In fact, it’s recommended you check on it annually. This simple method of protection can help you spot abnormalities that could appear with your credit, which can be an indication that someone may […]
A Sexual Predator Walks Away Free
What does it say about our society when an individual (a sexual predator in this case) grooms a 12-year old girl for sexual acts, gets caught by police and then months later ends up not being prosecuted?
That’s what happened to Patrick Dangel of Albuquerque , NM. He’s a 32-year old man, father of two, who […]
Shaq Helps Protect Families Online
The Safe Surfin’ Foundation has signed up Shaquille O’Neal to be their spokesperson. The famous basketball player will be helping the foundation to educate parents and children about how to avoid becoming a victim to sexual predators and other online crimes.
This is a good move because Shaq is one of the few athletes that kids […]
