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The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid

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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Robocalls persist despite law and FCC rules

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2022/04/08

Most robocalls are against the law. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 and subsequent rulings by the FCC ban commercial entities from engaging in this annoying behavior.

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Combating stereotypes about seniors and technology

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2022/03/31

Despite what some people think, many seniors are tech savvy

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Google is beefing up its resources to fight false...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2022/03/31

Google is adding resources to fight false information including putting a "highly cited" label on original news stories and notices about emerging stories.

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There is such a thing as undersharing

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2022/03/17

We hear a lot about oversharing online, but what about undersharing?. Dani Coke, a successful illustrator and social media influencer says not to let imperfection hold you back.

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Living in stressful times

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2022/03/17

We live in stressful times and, says Dr. Marc Brackett head of Yale's Center for Emotional Intelligence, we need to be precise about our feelings and try to let go of our fears until we know what the reality is.

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Instagram parental supervision tools

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2022/03/17

Instagram is rolling out parental supervision tools to give parents more visibility into what their kids are doing on the popular service. Instagram head of safety Vaishnavi J explain why teens are the ones to initiate using the tools.

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How to speak with your kids about war in Ukraine

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2022/03/10

Chances are you kids are seeing images about the war in Ukraine online and on TV and some may be traumatized. A psychiatrist has advice on how to talk with them.

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Misinformation vs. Disinformation

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2022/03/03

Shaelynn Farnsworth of the News Literacy Project explains the difference between misinformation and disinformation,

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Be prepared for Russian cyberattacks

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2022/03/03

Although it’s very unlikely that average Americans will be directly targeted by a Russian cyberattack, it is quite possible to become an indirect victim of an attack against a company, health care organization or government agency we rely on. Here's how to prepare yoursel.

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Pediatrician says authenticity is key to successful...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2022/02/25

Pediatrician Dr. Michael Rich says that authenticity is key when it comes to the healthy use of social media

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Roblox exec says kids need 'spidey sense"

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2022/02/25

Roblox has had its share of problems but no matter what it does to protect its young users, kids, says Roblox VP Tami Baumak, need to develop "spidey sense."

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Talk with your kids about safety when you unwrap new...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2022/02/17

Amazon Kids safety expert Catherine Teitelbaum says that you should talk with your kids about onlne safety while you're unwrapping new tech devices.

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VR harrassment

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2022/02/17

A British woman said that her VR avatar was sexually harassed by a group of male avatars. VR expert Britan Heller weighs in

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Talk with your kids about social media but be respectful

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2022/02/10

As part of our Safer Internet Day program, ConnectSafely CEO and Youth Advisor Trisha Prabhu talked with author and Cultures of Dignity founder Rosalin Wiseman.

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Virtual Safer Internet Day Program provide expert advice

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2022/02/03

This year's Safer Internet Day is online with interviews from leading experts along with safety executives from the companies that makes the apps that kids use.

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Safer Internet Day encourages conversations

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2022/02/03

Tuesday is Safer Internet Day but this year it's an entire week. ConnectSafely's education director, Kerry Gallagher explains that the goal is to encourage conversations in schools and homes.

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Fitness devices are not medical devices but they're...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2022/01/13

Smartwatches and other fitness devices are starting to provide medical information but it's not always accurate and you shouldn't act on it without consulting a doctor.

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Dealing with COVID-related stress

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2022/01/13

The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence has advice for both adults and kids dealing with stress from a return to online work or learning and other COVID related issues.

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ADL: Social media amplifies hate speech & extremism...

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2022/01/05

Oren Segal who runs the ADL's Center on Extremism, says that social media is amplifying the type of hate speech and extremism that led to the January 6th attack on the Capitol.

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How to speak with kids about January 6th

The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid ·

2022/01/05

Expert advises parents to focus on children's feelings -- not their own -- when talking to kids about the events of last January 6th.

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