Internet Safety
Internet Safety
Acceptable use of technology is important for the safety of all users. This list of Web sites is provided for parents/guardians as information resources to use in monitoring the use of technology at home. Parents are strongly encouraged to work with their children to ensure that they are using technology in ways that ensure their safety.
Internet Safety Programs
http://www.missingkids.com/cybertip/
Microsoft Internet Safety Site http://www.microsoft.com/protect/default.mspx
Safe Internet Searches For Students - KidRex http://www.kidrex.org/
Phishing Scam and Internet Hoax Information
Recognize phishing scams and fraudulent e-mails https://www.knowbe4.com/phishing
Search for information on Internet hoaxes http://www.snopes.com/
Phishing Phil – an online game for learning about Phishing - http://cups.cs.cmu.edu/antiphishing_phil/
Game Console Safety Information
Microsoft Xbox 360 Information http://www.microsoft.com/protect/products/family/Xbox360family.mspx
Nintendo Console Information http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/wii/en_na/settingsParentalControls.jsp
Sony Playstation Information http://www.us.playstation.com/SCEARegionalOnlineManual/hardware/parental_control.html
Entertainment Software Rating Board www.esrb.org
Windows Parental Controls
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/desktop/parcon/parental-controls-portal
Cyber Bullying
Video on Cyberbullying http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=7587383
Password Protection http://www.microsoft.com/protect/yourself/password/create.mspx
Monitor Computer Use Programs
Facebook Information http://facebookforparents.org/