The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid

ConnectSafely

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.

  1. 6D AGO

    Online Safety Webinar and podcat for parents

    ConnectSafely and the National PTA have produced a one-hour webinar and podcat to help parents navigatge screens with children and teens

    1 min

  2. 6D AGO

    Microsoft patches Windows to protect against recent Zero Day Attacks

    A “zero-day attack” is when a vulnerability is known — potentially by hackers — before it has been fixed, and that recently occurred with Windows. Microsoft has updated the software to address these recent vulnerabilities, but it’s up to users to update their systems.

    1 min

  3. FEB 6

    Safer Internet Day is Tues Feb 10th

    Tuesday is Safer Internet Day when ConnectSafely and National PTA will hold a webinar while encouraging families around the country to have their own conversations about online safety.

    1 min

  4. FEB 6

    GenAI Tips for Teens

    An increasing number of young people, including some young children, are using generative AI, which is why parents and educators should provide some guidance on how to use it safety and appropriately.

    1 min

  5. JAN 29

    Social media often links to misleading so-called 'news' sites

    Teens and young adults are likely to get their news through social media which makes it more important than ever to 'consider the source.'

    1 min

  6. JAN 29

    Watch where you click if viewing 'alternativie" Super Bowl half-time show

    This year Turning Point USA will sponor an alternative Super Bowl Half Time show, which is safe to watch,  but there are reports that scammers may try to lure people to fake sites.

    1 min

  7. JAN 22

    Fake audio

    Even people who are very smart can sometimes be fooled by AI-generated media.

    1 min

  8. JAN 22

    Teen gambling

    The statistics on teen gambling are startling. Here's some advice for parents.

    1 min
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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.

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