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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
Facebook and Instagram let you hide likes
As a way to promote well-being, Facebook and Instagram are now allowing users to hide likes on their posts
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New Chrome tool makes it easy to change compromised passwords
Google's Chrome browser already warns you about compromised passwords, but Google is launching a tool to make it easier to change them.
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Recycled phone numbers raise security risk
Researchers cited in the blog Krebs on Security found that criminals are using surrendered cell phone numbers to thwart two-factor authentication and break…
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Don't lose sleep over smartphone notifications
There are ways to prevent smartphone notifications from waking you up at night
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Pipeline ransomware and national infrastructure
Comments on the implications of the recent Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack on national infrastructure secutiy
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YouTube for Preteens
Parents can now set up supervised YouTube accounts for their preteens. These accounts are far less restrictive than YouTube Kids (mostly for younger children)…
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Podcasts and apps to help with stress
Even though COVID is down in the U.S., people are still more stressed than usual. But help is as close as your phone with meditation apps and de-stressing…
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New iPhone anti-tracking feature is a boon to privacy
The newest version of iOS requires users to opt-in before apps can track their behavior
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Google Search tools for relevant and not spammy results
Google has internal and user tools to help find results that are relevant and safe
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Involving children in vacation planning helps teach online research skills
As summer approaches and more people are vaccinated, families are starting to plan vacations. It's a good time to involve your children. They'll learn research…
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My air new air fryer is a security risk
ConnectSafely Reprt host Larry Magid discovered that his new air fryer is a security risk.
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Ransomware can lock up your PC
Anyone can be a victim of ransomware when a hacker locks you out of your own device and demands money to get back in.
- The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid
Helping families emerge from isolation
Emerging from isolation as COVID-19 conditions improve in your area can be stressful, but the skills and tools you learned during lock-down can help.
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Facebook accused of lying about anti-Muslim hate speech
A group is suing Facebook for allegedly lying to Congress and the public about its efforts to hate anti-Muslim hate speech.
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Beware of fake vaccine cards
There's a new online scam -- selling counterfeit or stolen COVID-19 vaccine cards
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Google and International Fact Checking Day
Why Google supports International Fact-Checking Day and how to check out the credibility of sites
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Amazon Kids provides content and parental controls
Amazon offers a lot of content for kids along with a parent dashboard to manage their activity and screen time
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Comcast expands Internet Essentials low-cost internet for low-income families
Ten years ago, Comcast launched Internet Essentials to provide low-cost internet access to low-income families and is now investing $1 billion to expand the…
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Google launches portal for families
A Google survey found that parents are thinking less about screen time and more about quality content for kids. The company just launched a website with…
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Study on mental health and social media during pandemic
There is good and bad news when it comes to mental health and social media during the pandemic. Depression is up but young people are getting information and…
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Boston Children's Hospital's new Digital Wellness Lab
Pediatrician Dr. Michael Rich has launched a Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children's Hospital
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App helps you "ReThink" before posting
To help people pause and reconsider potentially offensive posts, Trisha Prabhu created the ReThink App when she was 13. She's now 20 and still at it.
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Roblox Safety and Parental Control Tools
Like all online services, Roblox has had some issues, but the company uses human moderators and technology and offers parental controls. Still, said their…
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Misinformation & the News Literacy Project
There is an epidemic of misinformation but the non-partisan non-profit News Literacy Project has resources to help with both youth and adults.
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Protect Against Identity Theft
Identity theft is a serious problem but there are ways to help prevent it and recover from it.
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Unintended safety consequences of so-called anti-censorship legislation
Several states are considering bills to punish social media companies that allegedly censor political speech, but there could be unintended saferty consequences
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Snapchat is helping its users deal with stress and mental health issues
Popular video and image sharing apps Snapchat is helping its users deal with stress and mental health issues
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Dealing with online pressure to be perfect
There's a tendency to want to look "perfect" online but, says Instagram's head of safety, authenticity is a better choice.
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95% of people underestimate their online risks
Comcast survey found that 95% of people underestimate their online risks
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Dealing with pandemic related online dating risks
Every year around Valentine's Day we warn people to avoid online dating scams and have that first meeting in a public place. But this year the pandemic adds…
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Microsoft digital civility research has good and not-so-good news
Microsoft is out with its 5th annual Digital Civility Research report based on data from 32 countries. The news is generally good --especially for teens but…
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How Facebook detects illegal child abuse imagines
Child abuse images, commonly called "child porn" is s scourge on the internet. Facebook and other tech companies are using technology to detect, block, delete…
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Safer Internet Day resources for families and schools
Safer Internet Day is online this year with videos, conversation starters and lesson plans for parents and educators.
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Is Reddit inspired stock manipulation 'power to the people'
Many Reddit users have been buying up what were inexpensive stocks and vastly inflating their prices. From a financial perspective, it's a dangerous game but…
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Batten down Facebook's privacy & security hatches
Cloning someone's Facebook account and getting their friends to "friend" the fake account is a common but avoidable scam.
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Tots with Tech
Very young children -- some barely out of diapers -- are using tables and other tech devices. ConnectSafely has some recommendations
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COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
Vaccine scams: Scammers are taking advantage of the public's interest in COVID-19 vaccines. Don't be a victim
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Why Facebook is suspending Trump's account
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that Facebook is suspending Trump's account until at least the end of his term because "the risks of allowing the President…
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Capitol attack demonstrates need for news literacy
The non-profit News Literacy Project is among many who condemned Wednesday's attack on the capitol -- but they take it a step further by advocating news…
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New Years resolutions for the internet
ConnectSafely has some New Years resolutions for the internet and those of us who use it
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Section 230 protects free speech
There is a lot of confusion and misinformation about 'section 230' -- a provision in the Communications Decency Act of 1998 that President Trump wants revoked…
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Children's privacy and safety on game consoles
If your family is getting a game console for the holidays or spending more time on the one you have, make sure your children know how to protect their privacy…
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Be aware of smart watch privacy policy
Smart watches and fitness bands are popular holiday gift but be aware that your health and fitness data may be stored by the company that made the device.
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Smart speaker privacy and kid safety
Smart speakers can affect your privacy and may include content that's inappropriate for young kids. Fortunately, there are tools you can use to protect privacy…
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Malicious extensions affect Chrome and Edge browsers
There is a report that millions of people have downloaded extensions for the popular Chrome and Edge browsers that can display unwanted ads and jepordize…
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Millions downloaded malicious Chrome and Edge browser extensions
A report says that three million people downloaded 28 extensions for Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browsers that contain malicious code that could display…
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Know how to control privacy and kids' content on smart speakers & displays
Many families have or will soon get smart speakers or displays. They're great but there are things you want to do to protect your privacy and young children.
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Beware of online posts on vaccines and election results
In addition to the COVID-19 pandemic, there's an epidemic of misinformation.Whether it's about vaccines, election results, or anything else, do some research…
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Can you trust 'influencers' recommendations?
Some influencers are paid to promote products and services and a report says that scammers are charging influencers to boost their follower numbers using fake…
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Safe Holiday Shopping
Partially because of the pandemic, this should be a banner year for online shopping. It's geneally safe but there are some precautions you should know about.
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Be careful before approving site notificaitons
Some web operators are allowing companies to display spammy and potentially dangerous notifications on your PC or mobile device. Be careful before giving them…
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Agency whose chief Trump fired does a lot more than protect elections
President Trump fired that head of the Cybersecurity Security & Infrastscure Security Agency because of his anger of its statement that our election was secure…
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Monica Lewinsky on being an upstander
After being shamed and harassed in the wake of her 1998 affair with President Bill Clinton, Monica Lewinsky, now an anti-bullying activist, says support for…
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Vanishing Messages on Instagram and Messenger
Facebook's Messenger App and Instragam are channeling Mission Impossible with Vanishing Messages
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Zoom Norms for Kids
With COVID cases surging around the country, many kids are once again learning from home so this is a good time to talk with your kids about appropriate…
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Keeping Kids Safe on Roblox
Roblox is a popular gaming platform for young children. They do have chat, but there are automatic filters and parental controls, including the ability to turn…
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The Internet is Written in Ink
Being careful what you post or send to others is important, even if you delete it later or use a service where messages automatically disappear
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Online Conspiracy Theories Could Hurt Children
That QAnon conspiracy theory about elites kidnapping children is interfering with the work of legitimate child protection organizations
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Facebook accused of allowing spread of fake vaccine information
Newsguard, which checks the accuracy of news sites is accusing Facebook of not blocking false information about COVID-19 vaccines.
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Russia & Iran voter interference
The FBI is accusing both Russia and Iran with meddling in U..S. elections