The ConnectSafely Report with Larry Magid

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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.

Episode Date
Combatting online hate speech
Mar 27, 2024
How to protect yourself against ransomeware
Mar 27, 2024
Sharing personal info with Generative AI Systems
Mar 20, 2024
The FCC investigating Amazon for selling cell phone jamming devices
Mar 20, 2024
Fun ways to teach young kids about passwords
Mar 07, 2024
Parents Real-world safety experience applies online too
Mar 07, 2024
Beware of fake malware warnings
Feb 29, 2024
Parents should avoid 'sharenting' of their kids on social media
Feb 29, 2024
Helping Kids Handle Online Mistakes
Feb 15, 2024
High school debate can teach online and offline civility
Feb 15, 2024
Some kids did well during pandemic
Feb 09, 2024
Kids. social media and body image
Feb 09, 2024
This coming Tuesday is Safer Internet Day
Feb 01, 2024
Senators grill tech execs and demand changes to Section 230
Feb 01, 2024
Don't let fous on GenAI blind you to other online risks
Jan 25, 2024
Apple adds stolen device protection in iOS update
Jan 25, 2024
Generative AI Privacy
Jan 17, 2024
History of Tech Moral Panics
Jan 17, 2024
Impressions of the new Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses
Dec 26, 2023
Watching programs with your teens can help them process what they see
Dec 26, 2023
Online hate speech can lead to real-world violence
Dec 26, 2023
Safety conversation goes along with connected holiday gifts
Dec 26, 2023
Managing "FOMO" (Fear of Missing Out)
Dec 14, 2023
The internet didn't start out as a money machine
Dec 14, 2023
VR program helps understand impact of racism
Dec 07, 2023
Internet may not be the cause of teen mental health crisis
Dec 07, 2023
Critical thinking and Generative AI
Nov 21, 2023
Talk with kids about the safe use of their new connected devices
Nov 21, 2023
Grants for schools and community groups to teach about online safety
Nov 16, 2023
Research shows parents and teens optimistic about Generative AI
Nov 16, 2023
Our brain has two systems for evaluating potentially false information
Nov 09, 2023
President Biden issues executive order on AI safety
Nov 09, 2023
AI conversation starters
Nov 03, 2023
Reports finds frustration wth social media moderation
Nov 03, 2023
Managed Meta VR accounts for preteens
Oct 05, 2023
Polly Klaas tragedy changed how we look for missing children
Oct 05, 2023
Using Facebook to raise money for a cause
Sep 28, 2023
Internet pioneer expressed concerns about how it might be used for harm
Sep 28, 2023
Internet pioneer Vint Cerf on benefits and challenges of today's internet
Sep 21, 2023
Apple's new child safety features
Sep 21, 2023
Meta's Oversight Board Explained
Sep 14, 2023
Experts recommend you update your browser due to security flaw
Sep 14, 2023
Apps to get you outside
Sep 07, 2023
Clear you browser history to incresae performance and protect security
Sep 07, 2023
Protecting your privacy on Venmo
Aug 24, 2023
Google blurring explicit images with an option to view them
Aug 24, 2023
Backing up is NOT hard to do
Aug 16, 2023
Phone-free for a day
Aug 16, 2023
Back to School time is time for procuring tech and thinking about tech policies
Aug 03, 2023
Online scamming is big business
Aug 03, 2023
Meta's making its AI language model open source could reduce risks
Jul 20, 2023
Time to review your app privacy
Jul 20, 2023
Zepeto keeping kids and their avatars safe
Jul 17, 2023
Allowing family or close friends to track each other online can bring peace of mind
Jul 13, 2023
Meta's Threads is Kinder and Gentler than Twitter
Jul 13, 2023
Digital Wellness is how you feel offline as well as when you're online
Jun 29, 2023
It's important to get teens to buy into digital family rules
Jun 29, 2023
Could a smart watch or fitness device save your life?
Jun 22, 2023
What to do if you're being cyberbullied by relatives
Jun 22, 2023
Google Lens can identify rashes and moles
Jun 15, 2023
Social Media use and happiness
Jun 15, 2023
Dealing with sextortion threat
Jun 08, 2023
Emotional intelligence
Jun 08, 2023
Beware of texting scams
May 25, 2023
Surgeon General Advisory questions whether social media is safe for kids
May 25, 2023
Google Safe Search
May 04, 2023
Voice Cloning Makes Virtual Kidnapping More Convincing
May 04, 2023
Virtual kidnapping scam
Apr 27, 2023
Help prevent identity theft
Apr 27, 2023
Get to know the apps your kids use
Apr 13, 2023
We asked ChatGTP to write an AI safety guide
Apr 13, 2023
Survey finds more young adults have online safety concerns than teens
Apr 06, 2023
Google wants to help you sleep
Apr 06, 2023
Social media toxicity isn't inevitable
Mar 30, 2023
Experts call for pause in AI development to consider safety protocols
Mar 30, 2023
Mozilla Foundation invests in trustworthy AI
Mar 23, 2023
Why schools shoud teach responsible use of AI
Mar 23, 2023
ChatGTP privacy advise
Mar 22, 2023
Profiles let Alexa devices know who's talking to them
Mar 14, 2023
Watch out for AI generated misinformation
Mar 14, 2023
Teen boys vulnerable to sextortion
Mar 09, 2023
Hidden Words on Instagram and Facebook blocks offensive words
Mar 09, 2023
Take it Down tools helps teens remove nude images from online site and apps
Mar 02, 2023
TikTok adds time limit default for teens and has new parental supervision tools
Mar 02, 2023
Online grooming happens over time and may involve someone the child knows
Feb 16, 2023
Communications is key to online parenting
Feb 16, 2023
Civility includes pausing and thinking before you post
Feb 09, 2023
Utah Bill Threatens Internet Security & rights for Kids and Adults
Feb 09, 2023
How to speak with kids about real-world violence and brutality they see on media
Feb 02, 2023
Tuesday is Safer Internet Day
Feb 02, 2023
Meta's decision letting Trump back on represents the battle of competing rights
Jan 26, 2023
Be careful when consulting "Dr. Google"
Jan 26, 2023
How to tell if Twitter Blue Check Mark is earned or paid for
Jan 19, 2023
Free Crisis Text Line is as near as your phone
Jan 19, 2023
Sometimes it's OK to make screen time mistakes
Jan 13, 2023
Malware impacts online banking
Jan 13, 2023
ChatGPT may be scary but it has a lot of potential
Jan 13, 2023
Now is Good Time to Update Apps and OS
Jan 13, 2023
Twitch offers ways to help keep teens safer
Dec 21, 2022
Will Twitter's "new" CEO make it safer?
Dec 21, 2022
A virtual conference tackles metaverse safety issues
Dec 15, 2022
Twitter disbands its safety council
Dec 15, 2022
Grants of up to $1,000 to schools and nonprofit for local Safer Internet Day programs
Dec 08, 2022
Sharing your legacy and animating your ancestors
Dec 08, 2022
Catfishing can be dangerous
Dec 01, 2022
The metaverse may help you express your emotions in a good way
Dec 01, 2022
Beware of Amazon scams by seeing who the seller really is
Nov 22, 2022
Quality content and engagement trumps screen time
Nov 22, 2022
What do to if you're Facebook account is hacked or you're impersonated
Nov 17, 2022
Surveys Shed Light on Teen and Parent Feelings about Social Media
Nov 17, 2022
5 Questions to ask before you turn over data
Nov 10, 2022
Tech layoffs could make services more dangerous
Nov 10, 2022
Musk's plan to charge for Twitter blue badge raises safety issues
Nov 03, 2022
New home automation standard could improve security
Nov 03, 2022
Stay safe using VR
Oct 28, 2022
Every week should be media literacy week
Oct 28, 2022
VR is great but don't hurt yourself or get sick
Oct 12, 2022
October is cyberbullying month and here are some tips
Oct 12, 2022
Kids Online Safety Act
Oct 06, 2022
Elon Musk's likely acquisition of Twitter could impact moderation
Oct 06, 2022
Ransomware hits LA School District
Sep 22, 2022
Windows 11 includes security updates
Sep 22, 2022
How to fill your time when you're taking a break from your phone
Sep 15, 2022
Getting a call in the event of a power failure
Sep 15, 2022
Watch for fake news during midterm campaigns
Sep 08, 2022
Apple's Watch's new crash detection could save your life
Sep 08, 2022
A California man sued a spammer and got a $1,200 check
Sep 01, 2022
Why You Should Review Your App Privacy Settings
Sep 01, 2022
NetSmartz teaches kids about online safety
Aug 25, 2022
Protecting passwords before and after data breaches
Aug 25, 2022
Encryption challenges law enforcement but provides safeguards to consumers and busineses
Aug 18, 2022
Security flaws: Keep your iPhone and other devices up-to-date
Aug 18, 2022
Google says its making search more accurate
Aug 11, 2022
Snapchat Family Center provides parents insight into their teens use of the service
Aug 11, 2022
Study finds that women more worried then men about AI and driverless cars
Aug 04, 2022
Using tech to save on groceries
Aug 04, 2022
Google Maps will notify you if when someone leaves or arrives at a location
Jul 28, 2022
Default privacy related settings you might want to change
Jul 28, 2022
Protect, Backup and Find Your Phone
Jul 14, 2022
Tech and abortion privacy
Jul 14, 2022
Apple Safety Check
Jul 14, 2022
App tests news literacy skills
Jul 07, 2022
Apple introduces Lockdown Mode for extreme security
Jul 07, 2022
Password managers empower you to create strong and unique passwords
Jun 29, 2022
How parents use their digital devices impacts how kids use theirs
Jun 29, 2022
Instagram experiments with age verification technology
Jun 23, 2022
TikTok to let you limit consecutive screen time
Jun 09, 2022
Voice privacy
Jun 02, 2022
Relationship between tech and gun violence
Jun 02, 2022
You can delete what Google knows about you
May 26, 2022
California bills could impact how kids use the internet
May 19, 2022
FCC adopts new robocall rule
May 19, 2022
Clearview AI to stop selling facial recognition databases
May 12, 2022
Google releases tool to request removal of personal info
May 12, 2022
Musk's Twitter purchase could increase personal harassment
May 05, 2022
Google Chrome updated to fix security flaws
May 05, 2022
Unused apps can impact smartphone storage, performance and security
Apr 28, 2022
Elon Musk could destroy Twitter's important moderation policies
Apr 28, 2022
App encourages users to "be real"
Apr 21, 2022
Google uses AI to block search spam
Apr 21, 2022
Beware of scam crypto marketplaces
Apr 14, 2022
DuckDuckGo launching Mac browser
Apr 14, 2022
Android apps steal personal data
Apr 08, 2022
Robocalls persist despite law and FCC rules
Apr 08, 2022
Combating stereotypes about seniors and technology
Mar 31, 2022
Google is beefing up its resources to fight false information
Mar 31, 2022
There is such a thing as undersharing
Mar 17, 2022
Living in stressful times
Mar 17, 2022
Instagram parental supervision tools
Mar 17, 2022
How to speak with your kids about war in Ukraine
Mar 10, 2022
Misinformation vs. Disinformation
Mar 03, 2022
Be prepared for Russian cyberattacks
Mar 03, 2022
Pediatrician says authenticity is key to successful use of social media
Feb 25, 2022
Roblox exec says kids need 'spidey sense"
Feb 25, 2022
Talk with your kids about safety when you unwrap new devices
Feb 17, 2022
VR harrassment
Feb 17, 2022
Talk with your kids about social media but be respectful
Feb 10, 2022
Virtual Safer Internet Day Program provide expert advice
Feb 03, 2022
Safer Internet Day encourages conversations
Feb 03, 2022
Fitness devices are not medical devices but they're starting to act like them
Jan 13, 2022
Dealing with COVID-related stress
Jan 13, 2022
ADL: Social media amplifies hate speech & extremism that led to January 6th
Jan 05, 2022
How to speak with kids about January 6th
Jan 05, 2022
Facebook blamed for allowing posts encouraging election denial and violence
Jan 05, 2022
Top data breaches of 2021
Dec 30, 2021
Making New Years resolutions on how you behave online
Dec 30, 2021
How parents can enable their pre-teens to use social media without breaking the rules
Dec 23, 2021
Ways to increase your privacy when searching online
Dec 23, 2021
Combating hurtful online rumors
Dec 16, 2021
Parental controls for TV and online video services
Dec 16, 2021
Senators call for legislation while head of Instagram proposes an industry standards body
Dec 09, 2021
Technology to help care for elderly loved ones
Dec 09, 2021
Talk with the teacher before you react to reports about controversial school subjects
Dec 02, 2021
Be careful before donating online to charities
Dec 02, 2021
Physical well-being and digital well-being are not mutually exclusive
Nov 18, 2021
Adults can be role models when it comes to authenticity
Nov 18, 2021
Memes of mom's drinking wine to cope with their kids may be funny but what happens if your kid sees it later on?
Nov 11, 2021
Computing Has Gone Full Circle, and It’s Time to Go Back a Bit
Nov 11, 2021
You can request Google to remove links to images of kids
Oct 28, 2021
That Facebook angry emoji leads to discontent
Oct 28, 2021
Tips for Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Oct 21, 2021
Avoiding Zoom Fatigue
Oct 21, 2021
Keeping your operating systems up-to-date
Oct 14, 2021
Facebook's moderators can't please everyone
Oct 14, 2021
New law makes it easier to cancel online subscriptions
Oct 07, 2021
Is Facebook's Instagram like big tobacco or more like chocolate?
Oct 07, 2021
Our algorithm overlords
Sep 30, 2021
Be careful with email
Sep 30, 2021
How to at least try to prevent revenge porn
Sep 24, 2021
iPhone apps track you despite Apple's pledge
Sep 24, 2021
Be an upstander not a bystander
Sep 16, 2021
Instagram and teen mental health
Sep 16, 2021
Saving your COVID-19 vaccine record to your smartphone
Aug 19, 2021
A Finsta is a 'fake Instagram account," but it's not usually a bad thing
Aug 19, 2021
TikTok helps teens get better sleep
Aug 12, 2021
Apple is right to scan for child sex abuse material
Aug 12, 2021
Conversations are parents' best tool online safety
Aug 05, 2021
Online dating advice
Aug 05, 2021
New TikTok series & blog for online teens
Jul 30, 2021
iOS flaw reminds us it's essential to keep operating systems up to date
Jul 30, 2021
Scammy apps in Apple's App Store
Jul 15, 2021
Microsoft patches 116 vulnerabilities -- why you need to remain up-to-date
Jul 15, 2021
Is tech causing mental health issues among teens?
Jul 08, 2021
Wearables and COVID-19
Jul 08, 2021
Virtual private networks can hide your identity and protect your privacy
Jul 01, 2021
Social Media Companies beef up safety for women
Jul 01, 2021
Apple claims proposed regulations could jeopardize children's safety
Jun 24, 2021
Microsoft's Edge browser adds kids mode
Jun 24, 2021
Apple devices vulnerable to hacks and malware
Jun 17, 2021
Deep Fakes can be very convicting but Facebook offers hope
Jun 17, 2021
LGBTS youth at higher risk of cyberbullying
Jun 10, 2021
Biden revoke's Trump's ban on TikTok
Jun 10, 2021
iPhone 12 might be dangerous for people with cardiac implants
Jun 03, 2021
Twitter subscription service lets you preview, edit and delete tweets berfore they go live
Jun 03, 2021
Google Maps lets you track your kids and other loved-ones
May 26, 2021
Facebook and Instagram let you hide likes
May 26, 2021
New Chrome tool makes it easy to change compromised passwords
May 20, 2021
Recycled phone numbers raise security risk
May 20, 2021
Don't lose sleep over smartphone notifications
May 14, 2021
Pipeline ransomware and national infrastructure
May 14, 2021
YouTube for Preteens
May 02, 2021
Podcasts and apps to help with stress
May 02, 2021
New iPhone anti-tracking feature is a boon to privacy
Apr 30, 2021
Google Search tools for relevant and not spammy results
Apr 30, 2021
Involving children in vacation planning helps teach online research skills
Apr 22, 2021
My air new air fryer is a security risk
Apr 22, 2021
Ransomware can lock up your PC
Apr 15, 2021
Helping families emerge from isolation
Apr 15, 2021
Facebook accused of lying about anti-Muslim hate speech
Apr 08, 2021
Beware of fake vaccine cards
Apr 08, 2021
Google and International Fact Checking Day
Apr 01, 2021
Amazon Kids provides content and parental controls
Apr 01, 2021
Comcast expands Internet Essentials low-cost internet for low-income families
Mar 25, 2021
Google launches portal for families
Mar 25, 2021
Study on mental health and social media during pandemic
Mar 18, 2021
Boston Children's Hospital's new Digital Wellness Lab
Mar 18, 2021
App helps you "ReThink" before posting
Mar 11, 2021
Roblox Safety and Parental Control Tools
Mar 11, 2021
Misinformation & the News Literacy Project
Mar 04, 2021
Protect Against Identity Theft
Mar 04, 2021
Unintended safety consequences of so-called anti-censorship legislation
Feb 25, 2021
Snapchat is helping its users deal with stress and mental health issues
Feb 25, 2021
Dealing with online pressure to be perfect
Feb 18, 2021
95% of people underestimate their online risks
Feb 18, 2021
Dealing with pandemic related online dating risks
Feb 11, 2021
Microsoft digital civility research has good and not-so-good news
Feb 11, 2021
How Facebook detects illegal child abuse imagines
Feb 04, 2021
Safer Internet Day resources for families and schools
Feb 04, 2021
Is Reddit inspired stock manipulation 'power to the people'
Jan 29, 2021
Batten down Facebook's privacy & security hatches
Jan 29, 2021
Tots with Tech
Jan 21, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
Jan 21, 2021
Why Facebook is suspending Trump's account
Jan 07, 2021
Capitol attack demonstrates need for news literacy
Jan 07, 2021
New Years resolutions for the internet
Dec 31, 2020
Section 230 protects free speech
Dec 31, 2020
Children's privacy and safety on game consoles
Dec 24, 2020
Be aware of smart watch privacy policy
Dec 24, 2020
Smart speaker privacy and kid safety
Dec 22, 2020
Malicious extensions affect Chrome and Edge browsers
Dec 22, 2020
Millions downloaded malicious Chrome and Edge browser extensions
Dec 17, 2020
Know how to control privacy and kids' content on smart speakers & displays
Dec 17, 2020
Beware of online posts on vaccines and election results
Dec 10, 2020
Can you trust 'influencers' recommendations?
Dec 10, 2020
Safe Holiday Shopping
Nov 24, 2020
Be careful before approving site notificaitons
Nov 24, 2020
Agency whose chief Trump fired does a lot more than protect elections
Nov 19, 2020
Monica Lewinsky on being an upstander
Nov 19, 2020
Vanishing Messages on Instagram and Messenger
Nov 12, 2020
Zoom Norms for Kids
Nov 12, 2020
Keeping Kids Safe on Roblox
Nov 05, 2020
The Internet is Written in Ink
Nov 05, 2020
Online Conspiracy Theories Could Hurt Children
Oct 30, 2020
Facebook accused of allowing spread of fake vaccine information
Oct 30, 2020
Russia & Iran voter interference
Oct 22, 2020
Cyberbulling and Bullying Explained
Oct 22, 2020
Self-generated child sexual abuse images
Oct 09, 2020
Effective use of parental controls
Oct 09, 2020
A tech industry consortium wants to abolish passwords but there are steps you can take right now.
Oct 04, 2020
The FBI director has warned that Russia will attempt to influence American voters via social media but there are things you can do to make s
Oct 04, 2020
Trump's Effort to Repeal Section 230 Won't Protect Free Speech
Sep 24, 2020
Empathy is Declining -- What Parents Can Do
Sep 24, 2020
Microsoft's new Digital Civility research
Sep 17, 2020
Be Aware of What's in the Background During Video Calls
Sep 17, 2020
Create a Space for Student's Remote Learning
Sep 10, 2020
Remote Learning Financial Help for Families
Sep 10, 2020