Books in Cybersafety series

In the past, teens bullied each other in neighborhoods or on school grounds. Now, they can use the Internet to intimidate others, which is not as easily detected or investigated by parents or other adults. Cyberstalking, another form of harassment, occurs when people use the Internet and mobile devices to send or post messages of a threatening or sexual nature. Taken together, these forms of online abuse and crime comprise extremely challenging problems for society.Cyberstalking and Cyberbullying helps teens understand these issues, giving them information to protect themselves and avoid bullying or stalking others online. Examinations of real-life cases will introduce teens to 13-year-old Megan Meier, who was driven to suicide as a result of cyberbullying from a classmate's mother posing online as a teenage boy, and the arrest of a man charged with stalking movie star Uma Thurman both online and in person. These true examples, coupled with smart text, will give teens the knowledge they need to avoid being a victim or a perpetrator.Chapters and topics include:-Who bullies and stalks people online -How bullies and stalkers operate -The consequences of bullying and stalking -Efforts to fight online bullying and stalking -Precautions and warning signs.

The Internet is available anytime, anywhere thanks to a host of wireless communications and mobile computing devices. This accessibility makes it difficult for people with online addictions or compulsions to avoid the object of their fixation. Any excessive online activity that leads to personal, family, or community problems can be considered an Internet addiction, and compulsive behaviors can take the form of online and electronic gaming, compulsive shopping, or frequenting chat rooms and social-networking sites.Internet Addiction and Online Gaming discusses the nature of these problems, their impact on society, and how readers can watch out for emerging addiction in themselves and in others. Aside from the damage addictions can do to someone's personal life, there are also technological risks from malware, viruses, and malicious hackers. Teens will learn how to use information technology wisely and safely and how to protect themselves from these damaging behaviors.Chapters and topics include:-Attitudes, behaviors, and characteristics of online addicts -Social computing and online addictions -The personal and economic harm of online addictions -Responsible, safe use of the Internet -The role of educators, government, and parents.

Identity theft is the fastest-growing crime in America. Based on credit bureau statistics, an estimated 1.5 million and 1.7 million Americans were victims of identity theft in 2008. From stolen credit card information to hijacked email accounts, from misappropriated personal information to impersonation of others online, the range of identity theft crimes is wide and ever expanding--and most victims never learn how the identity thieves accessed their personal information in the first place.Because teens post so much personal information online on blogs, social networking sites, and Web sites, they are at high risk for these crimes. Identity Theft explains the different types of identity theft crimes and how they are committed, providing valuable advice on how to protect personal information and stay safe online. Safeguards like Internet safety software and other technologies, such as biometrics, that can help protect an individual's identity are also discussed in this timely new book.Chapters and topics include:-Identity theft defined -Protecting the identity of students -Detecting, reporting, and recovering from identity theft -Digital signatures -E-commerce security.

Information Crisis discusses the scope and types of information available online and teaches readers how to critically assess it and analyze potentially dangerous information, especially when teachers, editors, or other information gatekeepers are not available to assess the information for them. Chapters and topics include: The Internet as an information tool Critical analysis Legal issues, traps, and tricks Protecting personal safety and identity Types of online information.

The Internet plays a vital role in the everyday lives of millions of people who regularly use computers and other types of electronic information technology devices in their homes, schools, and workplaces. The variety and affordability of these devices, along with compatible operating systems, software applications, and telecommunications technology, contribute to increasing use of the Internet. For teens who have grown up with this technology, it is an integral part of their lives, and it has a huge impact on how they live, learn, and socialize.Living with the Internet provides a broad look at the Internet, its history, and how it has shaped modern society. Explaining the technology behind the Internet, this new title explores its benefits and risks, and what the future of the Internet might mean in terms of privacy, information access, and lifestyle.Chapters and topics include:-How the Internet works -Key uses of the Internet -Where and how people connect to the Internet -Mobile and social computing -Future hopes and concerns for the Internet.