Online sextortion is not a rare crime anymore. It is a crisis. New research from the Cyberbullying Research Center, published in the May 2026 issue of Child Abuse & Neglect, finds that 15.4% of U.S. teens aged 13 to 17 have experienced sextortion. That is triple the rate from just five years earlier. Even more …
Conversational AI chatbots are exploding in popularity among teens — and so are the risks. A new nationally representative study published in the Journal of Adolescence found that 60% of US teens ages 13 to 17 have used a conversational AI chatbot at least once. More alarming: of those teen users, nearly half (46.8%) reported …
Online grooming remains one of the most serious threats children face in digital spaces. Predators use calculated methods to build trust, create secrecy, and gradually lower a child’s defenses — often right under a parent’s nose. Understanding how the grooming process works is the first step toward preventing it. Groomers commonly follow a pattern: they …
Teq’s iBlocks Earns iKeepSafe COPPA Safe Harbor and FERPA Certifications September 24, 2024—iKeepSafe is pleased to announce that iBlocks (www.iBlocks.com, a Teq product) has earned the iKeepSafe COPPA Safe Harbor and FERPA Certifications. These certifications signify that iBlocks has been proactively and independently assessed by iKeepSafe, an experienced privacy protection organization. iKeepSafe Privacy Certifications simplify …
Stay Safe Online – Related Links Here are helpful links from the National Cybersecurity Alliance’s sponsors, partners and friends to help you and your friends and family be safer and more secure online. AARP Fraud Watch Network The AARP Fraud Watch Network provides online safety and identity resources, help for victims of fraud or scams, …
Adolescent Digital Self-Harm Over Time: Prevalence and Perspectives Digital self-harm, the anonymous online posting, sending, or otherwise sharing of hurtful content about oneself, has not received the same amount of scholarly scrutiny as other forms of self-directed abuse. In the current paper, we analyze three independent national surveys of U.S. teens (aged 13–17, M = …
Stay Safe Online – Related Links Here are helpful links from the National Cybersecurity Alliance’s sponsors, partners and friends to help you and your friends and family be safer and more secure online. AARP Fraud Watch Network The AARP Fraud Watch Network provides online safety and identity resources, help for victims of fraud or scams, …
Lessons Learned from Ten Generative AI Misuse Cases Generative AI can contribute to a wide range of possible risks and harms that can affect the emotional and psychological well-being of others, their financial state of affairs, and even their physiological health and physical safety. Both users and platforms (as well as government!) have a clear …
[unable to retrieve full-text content][unable to retrieve full-text content][unable to retrieve full-text content][unable to retrieve full-text content][unable to retrieve full-text content]In today’s digital age, smartphones have become an indispensable part of daily life, especially for teenagers. From socializing to studying, entertainment to communication, these devices offer a myriad of benefits. However, last year the Surgeon General released an advisory indicating excessive smartphone use among teens may have detrimental effects on their mental health, including: Mental […]
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What to do if your business Facebook is hacked There has been an uptick in cybercriminals attempting to target small businesses’ Facebook profiles and ad accounts. Like other social media platforms, Facebook is a critical tool for many businesses to connect with customers, promote products, and build brand loyalty. If your business’s Facebook account is …