Tag Archive for ‘text messages’
Texting: 911 for Teens
Texting is the king of communication for teens, but it’s now looking like it may serve a more important role than its traditional use of chattering back and forth with friends and family. Crisis hotlines are finding that today’s youth are opting out of using the phone to reach out for help, and are turning [...]
Which App is the Mole?
If you’re one of the estimated 73.3 million people in the United States that owns a smartphone, then you’ve probably downloaded a few apps onto your device. Maybe you’ve accessed The Weather Channel to check the local forecast, or played one of your customized music stations on Pandora. What about a little Angry Birds action? [...]
Cyberbullying: California Takes Aim at Cyberbullies with New Law
Remember the days of prank calling? …like that time you and your friends pretended to be somebody you didn’t like in school so you could order 10 pizza pies delivered to their home? Or what about that time your dad impersonated a police officer when he called the girl who was bullying you to scare [...]
Text Messages: U.S. Teens Send Over 3,000 Text Messages Per Month
You’ve given in. Your teenager now has a cell phone. You probably got it for emergency purposes, right? Hey, your child’s a “good kid.” Nothing to worry about… Okay, so maybe you’ve noticed that he or she has been glued to a cell phone lately, but c’mon, what kid isn’t?! Besides, they only send text [...]
Mobile Poll and Mobile Monitoring Feature for Parents
SafetyWeb Mobile Monitoring is included in every SafetyWeb subscription, and shows your child’s mobile phone call and mobile text message activity. It’s never been easier to know who is calling and texting your child, and whom your child is calling and texting. Also know what times your child is using their mobile phone to call and text their friends, and be alerted if they are using their phone at inappropriate or restricted time periods.
Cyberbullying: Starting the Conversation About Cyberbullying
October 1st marks Cyberbullying Prevention Month and in the wake of so many recent “bullycides,” we thought now might be a good time to delve a bit deeper into the frightening and very real world of cyberbullying. As you already know, there have been numerous cases of severe bullying (both online and off) popping up [...]
Parenting: SafetyWeb, 5 Minutes for Mom, and Annie Fox Party on Twitter!
We’re proud to report that last night’s online safety Twitter party was a huge success. Thank you to all the wonderful participants for helping to create a thoughtful, engaging conversation about online and mobile safety. …and congratulations to our prize winners who received a complimentary 6-month subscription to SafetyWeb! If you missed all the fun, [...]
Cyberbullying: New Evidence Shows Cyberbullying Victims Suffer High Risk for Depression
Victims of electronic harassment experience an increase in depression and hopelessness, according to a new study released Tuesday by The National Institutes of Health (NIH). Based on information obtained from over 7,000 American students, researchers also found that cyberbullying victims showed a higher rate for depression than face-to-face bullying victims, most likely due to the [...]
Cyberstalking: Spyware Allows Stalkers to Tap Into Cell Phones
You probably think that your cell phone calls are always private and secure, but you’re wrong. A quick Google search will lead you to hundreds of different types of stealth technology services available to anyone for spying purposes. These surveillance products are extremely easy to install and allow cyberstalkers to tap into any target mobile [...]
Cyberbullying: Phoebe Prince Trial Starts in March for One of Six Alleged Cyberbullies
A judge in Hampshire County Superior Court in Northampton, Massachusetts yesterday set a March trial date for eighteen-year-old Sean Muleyville, one of six defendants in the Phoebe Prince case. Fifteen-year-old Prince committed suicide on January 14th after allegedly suffering months of bullying at school and online. Charges against the alleged bullies range from criminal harassment, [...]
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