Nearly 1 in 10 kids are victims of 'cyber bullying'July 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Nearly 1 in 10 kids are bullied electronically, and girls are more likely to be on the receiving end than boys, suggests a new study. According to study co-author Ronald Iannotti, a researcher with the National Institutes of Health, children continue to harass each other through electronic means such as text messages.
NetBox Blue Launches Cyber Bullying Prevention EngineMarch 17th, 2009 New software to block virtual assaults introduced
MELBOURNE - With virtual assaults going on the rise, a software firm has introduced a new software programme to block out Cyber bullies. NetBox Blue, the firm, has added the Cyber Bullying Prevention Engine, which can block, quarantine or report offensive emails.
Don't panic if your teen is into social networking sitesJune 29th, 2009 SYDNEY - Parents need not worry if their teens are into social networking sites - they are savvy enough to minimize risks for themselves, according to a recent study. Kerry Mallan, of Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and colleagues who interviewed 170 students, found that teens who spend time on social networking sites are savvier than thought.
Britain's teens say they would commit cyber crimes for moneyApril 3rd, 2009 LONDON - A new study has warned that Britain is breeding a generation of computer hackers with one in three teenagers admitting that they would commit cyber crimes for money. According to a report in the Telegraph, a third of those polled said they would consider hacking or spying on the Internet if they could earn money by doing so.
Oz kids more savvy about cyber safety, says studyJuly 9th, 2009 MELBOURNE - A new study has revealed that even though Aussie kids are becoming more conscious of the danger lurking on the Internet, their parents are still worried about what they are doing online. The research carried out by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) reveals that many children as young as eight view the Internet as an extremely important part of their lives and go online regularly.
How to protect you brand / identity on 120 Popular Social Media Websites October 8th, 2009 KnowEm is the new buzz in the social networking media that filters unclaimed usernames at 120 social media sites. Well, social media is expanding and too soon you would see all media going social.
Social networking goes mobileAugust 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Are you constantly on the move and don't have time to log on to your computer to be in touch with your friends? Coming to your rescue now is your mobile phone through which you can access any social networking site, anytime, anywhere. Take college student Ajay Kumar for instance.
MySpace generation happier talking about themselves online than in real lifeAugust 10th, 2009 LONDON - A new survey has shown that the MySpace generation is more able to talk about themselves online than in real life. The new research conducted on British MySpace users aged 14 to 21 showed that 36 percent found it easier to talk about themselves online than in the real world.
MySpace, Bebo, Friendster Faces US BanJuly 31st, 2006 Popular social networking sites like such as MySpace, Bebo, Facebook, Friendster faces ban in US schools & libraries. The Deleting Online Predators Act tries to limit the access of paedophiles to the networking sites which have become hugely popular with minors.
Facebook Hacked!?February 7th, 2009 Facebook has become the most popular social network on the net, even surpassing MySpace. So it is obvious that hackers will now target Facebook more.
Increased use of social networking sites threatens privacyMarch 30th, 2009 LONDON - With more and more people drawing towards social networking sites, it has become very hard to maintain privacy, according to a new study. The researchers analysed links between users of social sites, and identified many people in supposedly anonymous data sets.
UK to turn hackers into cyber security 'top guns'October 8th, 2009 LONDON - A series of online competitions are being planned in Britain with the objective of converting would be computer hackers into cyber security "top guns". Competition organizers said that they are hoping to emulate a similar scheme that is on in the United States.
Facebookers, Twitterers more prone to attack by burglarsAugust 27th, 2009 LONDON - People who use social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter are more prone to getting robbed, as burglars might be stealing their personal details from such websites, says a research. The research said that these sites could face higher insurance premiums because burglars may be using them to find out their personal details.
Terrorists planning cyber war against Britain, warns Lord WestJune 25th, 2009 LONDON - Britain's Security Minister, Lord West, has issued a warning about terrorists' intentions of using the internet to launch a cyber-warfare campaign against the UK. Lord West issued the warning as he published the Government's new Cyber Security Strategy aimed at heading off online threats.
Are social Networking sites like facebook making you an introvert? Brits feel soMay 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace might be a great way of meeting new people, but they are turning British people into introverts, a new survey has found. In the study led by market research company Mintel, over 50 pct of the adults revealed that they spend more time chatting online than they do actually speaking to friends and family.
SYDNEY - An inquiry into cyber bullying has revealed that young victims can use friendships on social networking websites to help protect themselves. Gillian Calvert, the NSW Commissioner for Children and Young People, told the inquiry that cyber bullying should not be viewed as a new phenomenon. "We see cyber bullying as an extension of bullying rather than a new threat," the Sydney Morning Herald quoted Calvert as saying.
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