Publisher |
Microsoft Press US |
Publication Year |
2006 |
ISBN-13 |
9788120331075 |
ISBN-10 |
8120331079 |
Binding |
Paperback |
Number of Pages |
240 Pages |
Language |
(English) |
Weight (grms) |
386 |
Your parents taught you to look both ways before crossing the street. Now, learn the rules of the road—and help protect yourself online with Internet child-safety authority Linda Criddle. Using real-life examples, Linda teaches the simple steps you and your family can take to help identify and avoid Internet dangers—and still enjoy your time online.
Help protect your family and learn how to:
Blog, instant message, and play games without inadvertently revealing personal information
Take safety precautions if you participate in online dating
Recognize and avoid phony e-mail, instant messages, and Web sites
Project an attitude online that can help detract potential predators
Talk about safe Internet practices with your family
Report abuses and suspicious activities to the proper authorities
Linda Criddle
First and foremost, Linda Criddle is a mother of four. She works for Microsoft Corporation as a senior product manager for Child Safety, where she identifies emerging risks to children on the Internet and develops solutions for users and technologies. In just the last year, Linda has written more than 30 patents. Linda is an internationally recognized speaker and advisor on child safety and the Internet
Linda Criddle
Microsoft Press US