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The Internet Safety Technical Task Force (ISTTF) and WiredSafety
 WiredSafety is honored to have been selected to join the Internet Safety Technical Task Force created by 49 of the 50 US State Attorneys General and MySpace. Other members include the leaders in the industry, such as Google, Facebook, Microsoft, AOL, Verizon, top child safety advocates, such as CDT and NCMEC and technology providers. Charged with reviewing and addressing possible solutions to risks young people face online, the ISTTF's report will be released 2008 year-end.
Follow this link for information about the ISTTF and WiredSafety's Role >>
WiredSafety’s International Stop Cyberbullying Conference
 WiredSafety’s International Stop Cyberbullying Conference took place in New York, NY in June 2008. Parry Aftab, legislators, educators, industry professionals, Tweenangels and Teenangels discussed the nature and impact of cyberbullying and how everyone can work together to combat it at all levels.
Follow this link to view the recorded webcast (registration required) >>
 Cyberbullying, Cyberstalking and Harassment: Getting Help and Staying Safe!
Follow this link to find out more about Cyberbullying >>
Social Networking Safety
 With the popularity of Social Networking on the increase, WiredSafety provides schools, parents, regulators and the media with a wealth of information on keeping Kids and Teens Safe on MySpace, Facebook, YouTube, Xanga and other Social Networking Sites. The following resources are all available for viewing online and/or download as PDF files:
Follow this link to find out more about safe Social Networking >>
Privacy and Security
 Recently, there has been a significant increase in many types of activity online which were once only conducted exclusively offline, such as: banking, dating and shopping. Make sure that you are aware of the dangers, that you know how to protect yourself (and your personal information) and also, what to do if something does go wrong online.
Follow this link to visit WiredSafety's Privacy and Security pages >>
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Cybercrime
Hacking, Identity Theft, Missing Kids, Spam, Cyberstalking and Harassment
Cyberlaw
Child Pornography, Copyrights, Cyberstalking, Free Speech, Identity Theft, Kids, Privacy, Scams, Spam, Technology
Safety
Chat, Downloading Music, E-mail, Personal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cyberstalking and Harassment
Definitions, support and help.
Internet Predators
What we all need to know.
Is Your Child at Risk?
How to spot a vulnerable preteen or teen.
Need Help Now?
Our Cyber911 help line for victims of cyberabuse
Kids Online
Information just for kids, tweens and teens!
Spyware and Adware
How to detect and remove spyware.
E-mail Safety
Information on spam, scams and chain letters.
Chatting Online
Chat and IM safely and learn the lingo.
Online Gaming Safety
All about online gaming safety.
Downloading Music Safety
What the law says and disabling P2P.
Identity Theft
How safe is your personal data?
Online and Cyberdating
How to have fun and stay safe.
Online Shopping and Auctions
Advice on safer e-commerce.
Scams and Fraud
How to tell a hoax and report an online fraud.
Web site Safety and Policies
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Dr. Parry Aftab
 Parry Aftab, an Internet privacy and security lawyer, is WiredSafety's Executive Director.
Parry helps us design our programs to address best and safer practices within the Internet industry, as well as helping empower users.
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Wired Learning
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