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April 03, 2017

Parents must rat on kids for internet piracy, German court rules

German parents have to inform authorities of illegal downloads by their children, a German High Court has stated in an unprecedented ruling. Refusal to comply will result in fines.

April 03, 2017

Cyber security experts give tips on social media safety

CARMEL, Ind. — There’s serious concerns for you and your children online after a man in Wisconsin allegedly found a Noblesville teen online and exploited her into sending him nude pictures.

Rook Security in Carmel has a team of experts that study and understand the dangers of the web. Forensic analyst, Daniel Ford said cases like this happening more frequently is not surprising.

April 02, 2017

Creator of Peppa Pig video nasties slams parents who let their kids watch YouTube unsupervised

A MAN who turns Peppa Pig cartoons into disturbing YouTube videos has said PARENTS are to blame if their kids are upset by accidentally watching them. This week we reported that kids are being dupe…

April 02, 2017

Perspective | Why parents need to teach kids that the lines between right and wrong are blurry

So little of life is yes or no, black and white. What I find myself discussing with my sons, time and again, is much harder, and more nuanced, than just telling them not to do something.

April 02, 2017

Here’s all of Google’s April Fools’ Day pranks so far

As the internet gets flooded with April Fools’ Day jokes — good or lame — it can be hard to keep track of the ones that are worthy of your attention. Google, in particular, is known for rolling out…

April 02, 2017

App banned in Irish schools due to cyberbullying and sexually explicit language

ONE of the most downloaded smartphone apps in Ireland is being used for cyberbullying and is riddled with sexually explicit language, parents have been warned. The SimSimi app is an automated chat …

April 01, 2017

New YouTube Headache: Fake, Sick Kids Cartoons

YouTube is in crisis mode with advertisers concerned about inappropriate content. Now, kids cartoons–wholesome, educational ones–are being faked and made ugly and violent.

March 31, 2017

Broadband internet still rare in rural communities

It’s not often you’ll find the Prichard family at home after long days at work or school. Their home, along with thousands of others across Tennessee, doesn’t have access to what some believe is essential to life in 2017 – the internet.

March 31, 2017

Login – Bluff Country News

It’s not often you’ll find the Prichard family at home after long days at work or school. Their home, along with thousands of others across Tennessee, doesn’t have access to what some believe is essential to life in 2017 – the internet.