Two security leaders - two quotes - two positions?
1. “There is no cyberwar,” Quote from Howard Schmidt, White House Cybersecurity Director for President Obama.
Or,
2. "The United States is fighting a cyberwar today, and we are losing," Quote from Michael McConnell, the former Director of the National Security Agency, written in a Washington Post article.
You will read a post by Fortalice intern, Steven Elliott, about Cyberwarfare shortly.
It has been an interesting debate out there about the term, "Cyberwarfare".
Ask anyone in law enforcement or even a small business who has been hacked and they may tell you that they feel they are at war with cybercriminals.
The term cyberwarfare has been used and critiqued by leaders in the security community.
Critics: "Warfare" in the traditional sense implies a level of involvement from Department of Defense. You cannot label trojans, viruses, and other malware that steals identities or helps criminals commit fraud as "warfare".
Supporters of Warfare: Typically use the term "Warfare" in a broader sense. A focus on the larger picture sees fraud as a potential source to fund criminal activities that fund terrorists. An assault on our critical infrastructure that creates a lack of confidence in the infrastructure is also seen as "warfare".
Whatever your position on the debate, I hope you will enjoy Steven's posts.
As always, we are open to ideas, suggestions, and feedback.
Online safety. Online security. Protecting Yourself Online. Protecting Kids Online. Keeping the U.S. Safe from Cybercreeps. Cybercrime. Protecting Against Fraud.
Showing posts with label Gangs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gangs. Show all posts
Monday, August 16, 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010
What You Can Do to E.N.D. Cyberbullying
1 in 5 kids ages 12-18 has admitted doing something wrong online.
Is your kid one of them?
Are you wondering what they did?
20% of kids 12-18 told a recent survey they had cyberbullied someone.
Phoebe Prince and Alexis Pilkington are the most recent victims of cyberbullying. If you have a kid in high school or college, they have probably been bullied and have not told you about it.
In one survey conducted by PEW Internet and Life Studies, 72% of teens reported being bullied and 90% of them said they did not tell an adult .
North Carolina recently joined other states in anti cyberbullying efforts. NC House passed a law last year, House Bill 1261, which makes Cyberbullying a criminal offense punishable as a misdemeanor.
Cyberbullying is real and has consequences. Just as you teach your kids self defense against teasing or fighting, you can adopt 3 steps to END bullying.
How to E.N.D. Bullying
1. E: Educate & encourage your kids to come to you if they are being bullied online
2. N: Network with other parents and discuss cyberbullying and alerting each other if you see it occurring
3. D: Do block the cyberbully online and on your kids’ phone and report them
1. If my kid is a bully, cyber or physical, it is not an indicator that he or she will have problems later in life.
Answer: False. According to research cited by ILookBothWays.com, nearly 60% of boys who researchers classified as bullies, in middle school and their early high school years, were convicted of at least one crime by the age of 24.
2. Most victims of cyberbullying tell an adult (parent or teacher) about their experience.
Answer: False. In a recent study by PEW, high schoolers and college kids did not tell an adult. Several said it was because they did not want to lose online privileges!
3. Cyberbullying is mostly happening by boys to other boys.
Answer: False. Both boys and girls are being bullied online.
4. Which of the following can be considered "cyberbullying"?
A. Harassing text messages
B. Posting mean web messages
C. Sending or posting embarrassing pictures of someone else without their permission
D. Threatening someone on MySpace, Facebook, or another site
E. All of the above
Answer: E. All of the above
5. You should not call Law Enforcement if someone threatens your kid’s safety online.
Answer: False. You should call the police if someone threatens your kid’s safety, asks for a face to face meeting, or asks your kid to do something that breaks the law
“No Bully Zone”
Ask your kids to refrain from bullying others and ask them to tell you if someone bullies them.
Have a family discussion asking your child to alert you if someone is mean to them online. Promise them you will not overreact and that you will decide together how to handle it.
HOW TO BLOCK THE BULLIES:
Social Sites:
If the bullying is occurring on MySpace or Facebook, contact those service providers. They have handled complaints of bullying before and may be able to remove the offensive remarks.
MySpace: http://faq.myspace.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/42
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/help/?topic=reportabuse
Cell Phone:
If the bullying is occurring via text messages, talk to your cell phone provider about blocking the bully’s address.
Email:
If the bullying happens via email, most email services will allow you to block a specific email address.
Signs that Your Child May Be a Victim of Bullying:
· Your child becomes withdrawn.
· Obsession with being online or offline that does not match usual patterns.
· Compulsive secrecy about their phone and email messages.
Suggestions for Your Kids’ School:
· Inquire at your kids’ high school and college if they have a zero tolerance bullying policy; ask them to include cyberbullying.
· Ask & Encourage the schools to teach the concept in the classroom about how to spot and report cyberbullying.
Other Resources:
1. Say No to Bullying:
2. Stop Bullying Now: http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/kids/
3. Online Safety Tips: http://ilookbothways.com/
4. Cybersafe Family: http://cybersafefamily.com
5. The Online Mom: http://www.theonlinemom.com/secondary.asp?id=76
6. Yoursphere: http://internet-safety.yoursphere.com/
7. A Way Through: http://awaythrough.com/
8. Sue Scheff: http://suescheff.com
10. Statistics on Cyberbullying: http://www.cyberbullying.us/research.php
11. Information about what to do if your kid is a victim:
Friday, February 19, 2010
Gangs Are Targeting Your Kids Via the Internet - Quick Quiz to test your Cyber Banging Saavy
Word for the Week: Cyber Banging
Also called Net Banging - This refers to the internet recruiting process that gangs use to target kids. Gangs typically target high school and middle school kids but there are cases where kids as young as 8 have been recruited.
1.6 Million, that’s the number of employees, across the globe that support Walmart.
1 Million and growing, that’s the number of gang members in the United States.
Are your kids looking at gang propaganda online? Chances are you would not know, a recent study says that 62% of kids lie to their parents about what they do online.
As a parent, you protect your kids by teaching them safety rules, checking on their friends, and keeping tabs on their activities. Gangs know this to so they have a new recruiting tool to get around you and directly to your kids – the internet.
Link to WBTV segment: Gangs Targeting Your Kids Via The Internet
One example of how glorified gang life is can be seen on YouTube.com. Lil Slim’s “Getting $” music video, which glorifies gang activities, has over 30,000 views.
Think you know how Gangs target their new recruits?
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz:
1) Q: What are the colors worn by the MS-13 gang?
A: Blue and White
2) Q: Gang Identifiers Include which of the following:
a) Wearing a specific color or colors regularly
b) 5-Pointed Star
c) Star of David
d) Playboy bunny
e) None of the Above
f) All of the above
A: All of the above
3) True or False: If you see someone wearing Charlotte Hornets gear they might be a member of a gang.
True. Don’t jump to conclusions that everyone that wears Charlotte Hornets gear is a gang member but this logo is popular with the Spanish Cobras and the 4 Corner Hustlers.
4) True or False: If you see a cap that looks like a NY Yankee’s cap but the tail of the Y is off so it looks like VN instead of NY, that’s just a kid having fun.
Most likely False. This is what the LA gang called Van Nuys is doing to mark their members. You can see this NY Yankee-like symbol touted on Facebook and YouTube. You may seen this worn by a gang member or a wannabe.
5) True or False: Your kid would not go to gang music sites to download songs.
Could be True or False. You should check. Kids are downloading gang songs from places such as 818 Gangland Musik Page for free.
GANGS HAVE NEW RECRUITING TOOLS:
The Bait: Social networking via the internet is the new recruiting tool for MS-13 and other gangs and they ARE targeting your kids.
The Hook: Young people that are surfing online may come across pictures, music, or videos about gangs. Of course kids are curious so they click and see something that glorifies gang life…That’s when a gang member may strike up a chat with them online and try to lure them into their club.
GANG STATISTICS:
Think this is an overplayed issue? Here are some startling statistics from a recent survey:
70% of gang members say it is easier to make friends online
89% of kids say they are the major user of technology at their house
41% of kids say they do not share with their parents what they are doing on the internet
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CHILD:
TALK: Talk with your child about the places they visit while online. Look at some of the gang propaganda together and talk about why it is false or glorified.
TEACH: Keep your home PC in a central location so you can keep an eye on what they search. Teach your kids that where they go online is just as important as the rules you have for them offline.
TELL: Be familiar with what your local gangs wear, such as certain colors, jewelry, or logos, to show they are a member. Tell your kids not to dress like gang wannabes so they will not be targeted while at school or play.
WARNING SIGNS:
APPEARANCE: Your kid’s clothing preferences change dramatically. Your kid suddenly insists on wearing a specific color or a logo. A new tattoo, permanent or henna. Unexplained injuries. Begins using gang slang.
SOCIAL: Starts withdrawing from school, family, and possibly even their friends. Talks about gang life in an idolized way.
INTERESTS: Gang music or gang insignias on their phones and music lists. Likes to watch gang related movies.
RESOURCES:
FBI Gang Threat Site: http://www.fbi.gov/page2/feb09/ngta_020609.html
Department of Justice – Community Services: www.cops.usdoj.gov
Violence Prevention Institute: http://www.violencepreventioninstitute.org/youngpeople.html
National Youth Gang Prevention Center: http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/pubs/gun_violence/sect08-f.html
NC Gang Awareness:
http://www.ncgangcops.org/NCGangAwareness.pdf
Parents Universal Resource Experts (PURE™):
http://www.helpyourteens.com/index.php
Parent Advocate Sue Scheff on Avoiding the Gangs:
http://www.suescheff.info/
Organization focused on consumer safety, security, and privacy:
http://ilookbothways.com/
Dr. Michele Borba, Child Expert Talks About Kids and Conflict:
http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/
Mary Kay Hoal, Internet Safety Expert, Offers Advice About Social Networks and Gang Exposure:
http://internet-safety.yoursphere.com/tips/can-social-networking-expose-your-children-to-gangs
Social Networks and Your Kids – The Risks from SchooGo:
http://www.schoogo.com/blog/it-safe-9-10-11-year-olds-be-social-networking-websites
Also called Net Banging - This refers to the internet recruiting process that gangs use to target kids. Gangs typically target high school and middle school kids but there are cases where kids as young as 8 have been recruited.
1.6 Million, that’s the number of employees, across the globe that support Walmart.
1 Million and growing, that’s the number of gang members in the United States.
Are your kids looking at gang propaganda online? Chances are you would not know, a recent study says that 62% of kids lie to their parents about what they do online.
As a parent, you protect your kids by teaching them safety rules, checking on their friends, and keeping tabs on their activities. Gangs know this to so they have a new recruiting tool to get around you and directly to your kids – the internet.
Link to WBTV segment: Gangs Targeting Your Kids Via The Internet
One example of how glorified gang life is can be seen on YouTube.com. Lil Slim’s “Getting $” music video, which glorifies gang activities, has over 30,000 views.
Think you know how Gangs target their new recruits?
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz:
1) Q: What are the colors worn by the MS-13 gang?
A: Blue and White
2) Q: Gang Identifiers Include which of the following:
a) Wearing a specific color or colors regularly
b) 5-Pointed Star
c) Star of David
d) Playboy bunny
e) None of the Above
f) All of the above
A: All of the above
3) True or False: If you see someone wearing Charlotte Hornets gear they might be a member of a gang.
True. Don’t jump to conclusions that everyone that wears Charlotte Hornets gear is a gang member but this logo is popular with the Spanish Cobras and the 4 Corner Hustlers.
4) True or False: If you see a cap that looks like a NY Yankee’s cap but the tail of the Y is off so it looks like VN instead of NY, that’s just a kid having fun.
Most likely False. This is what the LA gang called Van Nuys is doing to mark their members. You can see this NY Yankee-like symbol touted on Facebook and YouTube. You may seen this worn by a gang member or a wannabe.
5) True or False: Your kid would not go to gang music sites to download songs.
Could be True or False. You should check. Kids are downloading gang songs from places such as 818 Gangland Musik Page for free.
GANGS HAVE NEW RECRUITING TOOLS:
The Bait: Social networking via the internet is the new recruiting tool for MS-13 and other gangs and they ARE targeting your kids.
The Hook: Young people that are surfing online may come across pictures, music, or videos about gangs. Of course kids are curious so they click and see something that glorifies gang life…That’s when a gang member may strike up a chat with them online and try to lure them into their club.
GANG STATISTICS:
Think this is an overplayed issue? Here are some startling statistics from a recent survey:
70% of gang members say it is easier to make friends online
89% of kids say they are the major user of technology at their house
41% of kids say they do not share with their parents what they are doing on the internet
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CHILD:
TALK: Talk with your child about the places they visit while online. Look at some of the gang propaganda together and talk about why it is false or glorified.
TEACH: Keep your home PC in a central location so you can keep an eye on what they search. Teach your kids that where they go online is just as important as the rules you have for them offline.
TELL: Be familiar with what your local gangs wear, such as certain colors, jewelry, or logos, to show they are a member. Tell your kids not to dress like gang wannabes so they will not be targeted while at school or play.
WARNING SIGNS:
APPEARANCE: Your kid’s clothing preferences change dramatically. Your kid suddenly insists on wearing a specific color or a logo. A new tattoo, permanent or henna. Unexplained injuries. Begins using gang slang.
SOCIAL: Starts withdrawing from school, family, and possibly even their friends. Talks about gang life in an idolized way.
INTERESTS: Gang music or gang insignias on their phones and music lists. Likes to watch gang related movies.
RESOURCES:
FBI Gang Threat Site: http://www.fbi.gov/page2/feb09/ngta_020609.html
Department of Justice – Community Services: www.cops.usdoj.gov
Violence Prevention Institute: http://www.violencepreventioninstitute.org/youngpeople.html
National Youth Gang Prevention Center: http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/pubs/gun_violence/sect08-f.html
NC Gang Awareness:
http://www.ncgangcops.org/NCGangAwareness.pdf
Parents Universal Resource Experts (PURE™):
http://www.helpyourteens.com/index.php
Parent Advocate Sue Scheff on Avoiding the Gangs:
http://www.suescheff.info/
Organization focused on consumer safety, security, and privacy:
http://ilookbothways.com/
Dr. Michele Borba, Child Expert Talks About Kids and Conflict:
http://www.micheleborba.com/blog/
Mary Kay Hoal, Internet Safety Expert, Offers Advice About Social Networks and Gang Exposure:
http://internet-safety.yoursphere.com/tips/can-social-networking-expose-your-children-to-gangs
Social Networks and Your Kids – The Risks from SchooGo:
http://www.schoogo.com/blog/it-safe-9-10-11-year-olds-be-social-networking-websites
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