PROTECT YOUR FAMILY
"Information is Power"
PURPOSE:
...To enable adults to protect their families, friends, and themselves from a variety of Internet predators.
The author works in cyber security, and has a diverse security background.
This is a non-profit site.
INTRODUCTION
From a sociological standpoint, the Internet is not a virtual world. It is not any more virtual than the telephone, postal service, telegraph, or face-to-face interaction. Unlike all of the above, however, it is an exponentially more powerful communication medium, while also being the most anonymity-friendly of them all. The key is communication - once malicious, it can vary from bullying or mild sexual harassment to serious criminal acts. These can vary widely, but here are some examples:
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Brainwashing can affect young teens and kids (e.g.: radical extremists, pseudo-religious cults, sex trade syndicates).
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Rape can affect all genders and all ages (yes, online – no direct physical contact).
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Blackmail is more easily done than ever (and can lead to a variety of outcomes).
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Scams seem conceptually simple, but millions still suffer from them (e.g.: financial loss, identity theft).
Such malicious acts can be categorized in many different ways. What unifies them all is what made them possible: the power of the Internet.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
The content on this site is provided “as-is”; is meant for informational purposes only; and is to be used only at the user’s own risk. The information is not meant to be considered complete. The owner of the website assumes or undertakes no liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person(s) as a result of the use, misuse, or reliance upon the information and content of this website.