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Here you'll find highlights of the latest articles on Internet safety worth reading——laws, products (and potential risks), research, predatory methods, and so on—along with my take on what's important in these stories. If you see something in the news you think I should know about, send it to AskLinda@look-both-ways.com . (Don’t forget to send a link to the source article.)

March 2008 - Posts

Some New Devices Come with Pre-installed Viruses

Summary The Associated Press reports that some new technology gadgets are coming to you pre-loaded with viruses, keystroke loggers, password loggers and other malicious software. The infected gadgets appear to primarily have been manufactured in China
Posted Sunday, March 16, 2008 2:08 AM by Linda Criddle | 0 Comments

Heart devices vulnerable to hack attacks: Researchers urge action, downplay current risks

Heart devices vulnerable to hack attacks Researchers urge action, downplay current risks 12 Mar 2008 Summary Wireless safety became an issue for patients with pacemakers and other wireless enabled implanted technologies today after researchers discovered
Posted Thursday, March 13, 2008 12:48 AM by Linda Criddle | 0 Comments

The Frontline Video series – Growing Up Online

Summary The PBS FRONTLINE video series Growing Up Online , lets viewers see first hand how teens have integrated the Internet into every facet of their lives. The series explores both the public and private worlds that youth are creating and gives a glimpse
Posted Wednesday, March 05, 2008 4:22 AM by Linda Criddle | 0 Comments
   
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