Now that many of you have come to rely on keeping up with friends, family and co-workers using Facebook, LinkedIn or MySpace, hackers and other scammers have turned their attentions to undermining social networks. Here's what to look out for.
With the growing popularity of virtual worlds on the Internet, you or your kids can explore your creativity and have some fun online. But there are safety tips to consider.
A simple Google search with your name can quickly reveal the good, the bad, and the downright embarrassing details about your life. Here's how to make sure your online persona -- or your kids' personas -- aren't putting you in a compromising position.
Hackers often target home computers that have an "always on" connection to the Internet through telephone-based DSL or cable-TV high-speed Internet services.
Instant messaging lets families and friends chat online as quickly as they can type, but you need to observe safety precautions -- such as not giving information to strangers.
