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The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid
A twice-weekly report from ConnectSafely in partnership with CBS News Radio, produced by the nonprofit internet safety organization, ConnectSafely.org and hosted by former CBS News Technology Analyst Larry Magid. The report will cover a wide range of topics including security and scams, cyberbullying, election security meddling and social media.
Episodes
- The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid
VR is great but don't hurt yourself or get sick
As Meta doubles down on virtual reality and more people jump in, it's important to avoid bumping not things and taking breaks
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October is cyberbullying month and here are some tips
October is cyberbullying month and here are some tips if you think your child might be bullied.
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Kids Online Safety Act
The proposed Kids Online Safety Act would protect kids and empower parents
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Elon Musk's likely acquisition of Twitter could impact moderation
Elon Musk is once again on the verge of acquiring Twitter which will likely impact how the company moderates speech
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Ransomware hits LA School District
The Los Angeles Unified School District has been hit with ransomware that affected some of its systems and potentially leaked student information. Feds say…
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Windows 11 includes security updates
Microsoft has released a significant update to Windows 11 that includes some security updates along with other new features.
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How to fill your time when you're taking a break from your phone
This segment has advice from ConnectSafely Youth Advocate Trisha Prabhu on what to do while you're talking a break from your phone
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Getting a call in the event of a power failure
A $200 device will call and text you if your power goes out
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Watch for fake news during midterm campaigns
Midterm campaign season has arrived and with it will come fake news reports. Everyone has the right to their own opinion, but not their own facts.
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Apple's Watch's new crash detection could save your life
Apple has added crash detection to its new Series 8 Watch which can detect a car or light truck crash and alert first responders
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A California man sued a spammer and got a $1,200 check
According to CNET, a California tech executive sued a spammer in small claims court and wound up with a $1,200 out-of-court settlement
- The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid
Why You Should Review Your App Privacy Settings
Why You Should Review Your App Privacy Settings
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NetSmartz teaches kids about online safety
NetSmartz, a project of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, has age-appropriate videos to teach kids of all ages about staying safe online
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Protecting passwords before and after data breaches
The recent breach at Plex is a good reminder on how important it is to have strong safe passwords.
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Encryption challenges law enforcement but provides safeguards to consumers and busineses
Encrypted apps and devices do sometimes make it hard for law enforcement to catch and prosecute criminals but they provide potentially life saving protections…
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Security flaws: Keep your iPhone and other devices up-to-date
Apple has issued another update to its iOS operating system to fix two security flaws that have already been exploited.
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Google says its making search more accurate
A Poynter Institute study finds that 62% of people say their find false or misleading information online weekly. Google is trying to help with new ways to…
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Snapchat Family Center provides parents insight into their teens use of the service
Snapchat has introduced Family Center to provide parents information on how their teens are using the service. It shows who their in touch with but not what…
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Study finds that women more worried then men about AI and driverless cars
A Pew Research study found that women are more concerned about the dangers of AI, especially driverless cara.
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Using tech to save on groceries
Larry explores how to use tech to save money on groceries
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Google Maps will notify you if when someone leaves or arrives at a location
Ever wonder if a friend or loved one got home all right? If you're already able to track them on Google Maps, you can now get a notification when they leave or…
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Default privacy related settings you might want to change
The ConnectSafely Report shares ideas from New York Times columnist Brian X. Chen's column on tech settings you should change right away.
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Protect, Backup and Find Your Phone
our phone may contain a lot of private and important information so make sure it's secure and know how to restore your data if the phone is lost or stolen.
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Tech and abortion privacy
People who use online tools to arrange abortions or track periods could be leaving breadcrumbs that might get them into trouble.
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App tests news literacy skills
Informable is an app from the News Literacy Project that tests your ability to distinguish fact from fiction, news from opinion and whether something in an ad…
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Apple introduces Lockdown Mode for extreme security
Apple has introduced an "extreme" security measure called Lockdown Mode. It's not for everyone but could be a life saver for some journalists and human rights…
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Password managers empower you to create strong and unique passwords
You know you need strong passwords but it's hard to remember them all. That's where a password manager comes in
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How parents use their digital devices impacts how kids use theirs
The phrase "do as I say, not as I do" doesn't cut it when it comes to be being a good digital role model
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Instagram experiments with age verification technology
Instagram is now employing technology from UK-based Yoti to verify age if a user tries to change their age from under 18 to over 18
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TikTok to let you limit consecutive screen time
TikTok had already implemented the ability to track how much time you use the service during a day but, to enhance well-being, now has a feature to let you…
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Voice privacy
Your voice can say a lot about you, including your identity, gender, race and even health conditions.
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Relationship between tech and gun violence
There has been a lot of speculation and finger pointing around mass shootings, including the role of tech. It may have an impact, but it's not the main culprit.
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You can delete what Google knows about you
There are tools that you can use to delete your Google activity or prevent it from being collected
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California bills could impact how kids use the internet
A pair of bills in California would impact how kids use the internet. One is good. The other one raises concerns
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FCC adopts new robocall rule
Last year the FCC implemented a program to require verification of caller ID but left an international loophole that they just closed. Let's hope it works.
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Clearview AI to stop selling facial recognition databases
The ACLU and Cleaview AI have reached a settlement that will require the company to stop selling facial recognition data to most private companies.
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Google releases tool to request removal of personal info
At its Google IO developers conference, the company announced that it's rolling out a tool to make it easy for people to request removal of personal…
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Musk's Twitter purchase could increase personal harassment
Elon Musk's likely acquisition of Twitter could be a setback for those seeking to avoid harassment and other harms
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Google Chrome updated to fix security flaws
Google has recently reported a security issue with its Chrome browser which is a reminder to keep Chrome and all other apps up-to-date
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Unused apps can impact smartphone storage, performance and security
Getting rid of your unused apps can improve free up storage space, improve performance and make your phone more secure
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Elon Musk could destroy Twitter's important moderation policies
While free speech is essential, there are important Twitter moderation policies that can help protect against harassment, bullying, hate speech and violence…
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App encourages users to "be real"
The BeReal photo sharing app doesn't have filters or editing tools and gives you only two minutes to get ready for a picture, making it harder to try to look…
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Google uses AI to block search spam
Sound bites from Google Public Search Liaison Danny Sullivan on how the company uses artificial intelligence to block harmful spam.
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Beware of scam crypto marketplaces
Under the best of circumstances, cryptocurrency is risky but beware of scam websites that steal your money
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DuckDuckGo launching Mac browser
DuckDuckGo, known for its private search engine is has launched a beta browser for Mac with a Windows version to follow. It already has browsers for iOS and…
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Android apps steal personal data
Dozens of apps, downloaded on millions of Android phones may be stealing your personal data.
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Robocalls persist despite law and FCC rules
Most robocalls are against the law. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 and subsequent rulings by the FCC ban commercial entities from engaging in…
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Combating stereotypes about seniors and technology
Despite what some people think, many seniors are tech savvy
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Google is beefing up its resources to fight false information
Google is adding resources to fight false information including putting a "highly cited" label on original news stories and notices about emerging stories.
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There is such a thing as undersharing
We hear a lot about oversharing online, but what about undersharing?. Dani Coke, a successful illustrator and social media influencer says not to let…
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Living in stressful times
We live in stressful times and, says Dr. Marc Brackett head of Yale's Center for Emotional Intelligence, we need to be precise about our feelings and try to…
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Instagram parental supervision tools
Instagram is rolling out parental supervision tools to give parents more visibility into what their kids are doing on the popular service. Instagram head of…
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How to speak with your kids about war in Ukraine
Chances are you kids are seeing images about the war in Ukraine online and on TV and some may be traumatized. A psychiatrist has advice on how to talk with…
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Misinformation vs. Disinformation
Shaelynn Farnsworth of the News Literacy Project explains the difference between misinformation and disinformation,
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Be prepared for Russian cyberattacks
Although it’s very unlikely that average Americans will be directly targeted by a Russian cyberattack, it is quite possible to become an indirect victim of an…
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Pediatrician says authenticity is key to successful use of social media
Pediatrician Dr. Michael Rich says that authenticity is key when it comes to the healthy use of social media
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Roblox exec says kids need 'spidey sense"
Roblox has had its share of problems but no matter what it does to protect its young users, kids, says Roblox VP Tami Baumak, need to develop "spidey sense."
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Talk with your kids about safety when you unwrap new devices
Amazon Kids safety expert Catherine Teitelbaum says that you should talk with your kids about onlne safety while you're unwrapping new tech devices.