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Computers hold all kinds of important information for individuals, businesses, and beyond. Cybersecurity is needed to keep that information safe. As computer technology advances, cybersecurity must keep up. Explore how cybersecurity works, what threatens cybersecurity, and how this technology helps people. Dyslexic-friendly font and design in this curricular hi-lo series makes current events approachable for all!

The internet makes shopping easy, but it also makes it easy for scammers to take advantage of people and steal their money. Online Scams examines the kinds of crimes that people carry out online and explains the warning signs to watch out for.

The power of the internet makes it easy to connect with friends, but it also makes it simple for dangerous strangers to connect with and harm users. Online Predators examines how users can protect themselves from this danger online, including the warning signs to look for.

School, work, banking, and shopping have all moved online in our modern world. This can be convenient for users, but it also means that sensitive data is at risk. Criminals seek to steal that data to carry out crimes. Protect Your Data and Identity Online examines these risks and explains how users can take steps to defend themselves.

Nermal is sick and can't go see the new Zombie Cats movie with his friends. Instead, he finds a website where he can download the new movie for free. But Nermal learns the hard way that some things are too good to be true. Join Garfield and friends as they discover the dangers of downloading movies, music, and TV shows.

Using the AASL Standards Framework for Learners, the Create and Share: Thinking Digitally series provides younger readers with the necessary tools to successfully and safely navigate the digital world. In Staying Safe Online, readers learn the importance of good internet habits in order to stay safe online. Activities throughout the book prompt students to think more deeply, be creative, share information and resources, and grow their knowledge. Book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and educational matter.

Nermal uses social media to show what he's doing all the time, from what he's eating for breakfast to how he's celebrating the good grade he got on his giraffe report. But how much information is too much information? Join Garfield and friends as they learn what it takes to stay safe and secure online, from account settings to sharing personal information.

Using the AASL Standards Framework for Learners, the Create and Share: Thinking Digitally series provides younger readers with the necessary tools to successfully and safely navigate the digital world. In Building a Digital Footprint, readers learn how to develop and maintain a positive online presence. Activities throughout the book prompt students to think more deeply, be creative, share information and resources, and grow their knowledge. Book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and educational matter.

One of the most widespread online practices today is data harvesting, the collection of users, personal data and information about their activities. Data harvesting raises significant issues about the right to privacy. This informative narrative explains what data harvesting and data mining are and how they are carried out. The importance of privacy is covered, as well as two of the most common applications of data harvesting and data mining: the selling of products and services, and the influencing of people's attitudes toward political issues. Teens learn ways that they can safeguard their data to protect their privacy.

Nothing people do online is ever completely private or anonymous. With each technological advance in the connectivity of the internet comes additional opportunities for cybercriminals to have immediate access to an individual's life. This volume explains how personal and private information is at risk for theft and what people can do to keep it secure from hackers who want to steal information, money, and even their identity. Teens discover not only what tools and strategies these hackers are using to get to their information but what steps they can take to stay safe. Readers will understand password protection and learn how to use Wi-Fi safely.

Using the AASL Standards Framework for Learners, the Create and Share: Thinking Digitally series provides younger readers with the necessary tools to successfully and safely navigate the digital world. In Evaluating Online Sources, readers learn how to evaluate sources found online. Activities throughout the book prompt students to think more deeply, be creative, share information and resources, and grow their knowledge. Book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and educational matter.

Nermal is determined to beat Cheesequest 7: Attack of the Cheddar Zombies no matter what. But when an online friend offers to help Nermal win in exchange for his user info and password, Arlene and Garfield decide to call in Dr. Cybrina, online security expert. Join Garfield and friends as they learn about who to trust and what to share online.

Using technology may come naturally to many young people, but that doesn't mean they're able to identify online risks. In this book, readers will learn how to spot and avoid hazards online. Being alert and aware helps Internet users protect their personal information, dodge scams, evaluate the credibility of websites, and safely connect with others. This simple guide to navigating the Internet with confidence provides tips and tricks for alert users. Photographs illustrate this fundamental aspect of digital citizenship.

Good digital citizens know the importance of being safe and strong online. This book demonstrates how protecting your privacy and creating a positive digital footprint can help you build a strong identity. As an introduction to online security, it presents simple tips for creating and safeguarding personal accounts and passwords. Readers are invited to consider how actions could strengthen or weaken their online footprint. Young Internet users can flex their digital muscles by building and protecting a strong online identity.

The Internet can be an overwhelming and threatening place for young people to explore in the modern world. This age-appropriate and educational text provides them with the necessary information on how to stay safe online. In learning about suspicious threats from viruses and hackers, their critical-thinking skills are enhanced to prepare them to be face potential attacks online. In addition to the simple text, useful fact boxes, instructional diagrams, and informative graphic organizers capture readers'attention. Bright and colorful illustrations are included on each page to make this serious topic feel less scary for young readers.

Concerns about securing personal digital data have grown manyfold in recent years. Written with International Society for Technology in Education's standards in mind, this book is a crucial resource for young readers seeking to secure their data in a world where convenience and instant commerce hold pitfalls, even for digital natives. It contains handy projects to try out, timely content on managing digital privacy and security, and tips on securing oneself against unwanted data collection. Students will derive lifelong benefits from this work's thorough breakdown of how to live and thrive in a data-driven economy and society.

On the Internet: Our First Talk About Online Safety introduces children to the basics of online safety in a story-based, conversational style. Using real-world examples set within the context of a child who is using the Internet for the first time and watching an older sibling interact with social media, Dr. Roberts takes readers through several common scenarios around parental supervision, online bullying and anonymity. She also includes examples of people who use the Internet to make the world a better place. On the Internet addresses common safety concerns in a child-centered way and offers easy-to-understand rationales as to why it's important to maintain boundaries online just as in real life.

In today's world, civic engagement is paramount in laying the foundation for the next generation of U.S. citizens. This book gives readers the tools they need to understand the civics concept of understanding citizenship. A relatable story and characters are paired with vibrant illustrations to teach readers the foundations of citizenship and civics. In this book, the narrator learns what it means to be a digital citizen. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Good Citizenship Online (ISBN: 9781538365519). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

People today use their computers, smartphones, and tablets to store an increasing amount of personal information. Sometimes, people don't even realize they're sharing private information on websites and social media networks. Luckily, digital security is improving every day. Unfortunately, cybercriminals'hacking skills are also improving, which makes knowing how to protect your personal information in this digital age vital. This book examines what information readers may be sharing online and explains how they can protect this information and what might happen if they don't.

The Internet has become a staple to everyday life, so it's easier than ever for people to share details about where they're going and what they're doing. This engaging book explains the dangers of sharing your plans online and teaches readers to be more careful about what they put on the Internet. Accessible text and full-color photographs aid in the understanding of key issues and help promote online privacy and safety. This important resource for young Internet users fosters online safety and responsibility.

Sharing personal information online could lead to undesirable outcomes. With the help of this book, young Internet users will learn the importance of keeping their personal information to themselves and not putting it on the Internet. Accessible text and full-color photographs help readers understand key concepts and encourage them to be responsible and safe Internet users. Promoting online safety and security, this book is an essential resource for anyone who surfs the Internet.

From a young age, children are taught to steer clear of strangers on the street, but strangers on the Internet are just as much of a danger as those in public. This engaging book teaches readers the importance of avoiding strangers online, and what to do if a stranger does try to talk to them. Colorful photographs attract readers, while accessible text reinforces key Internet safety concepts. Promoting responsible online use, this book is a key resource for young Internet users.

Just one click could compromise the security and contents of a computer. With the help of this book, readers will learn how to avoid downloads that could harm their computer. Young Internet users will learn about viruses and other threats that come with downloading dangerous material online. Practical solutions to relatable problems are offered and will encourage readers to be responsible online. Full-color photographs help readers understand important concepts. As a key resource for Internet safety, this book is sure to be a popular addition to any library or classroom.

Online security is a crucial concept for young Internet users to understand. This manageable book teaches readers why it is important to keep your online passwords to yourself and provides tips on how to create secure passwords. Colorful photographs of young computer users will attract readers, while engaging text promotes safety on the web and encourages readers to be responsible Internet users. This essential resource for online safety is sure to be a popular addition to any library and classroom.

Privacy has always been a major concern for young people, and with the rise of laptops, tablets, and smartphones, it is much easier for them to hide what they're doing from adults. However, there are still ways for parents, teachers, and even the government to see what young people are doing online. Is this ethical? Is it necessary? These questions and more are posed as readers explore the complex issue of privacy in the digital age. Balanced main text, informative fact boxes, and visual elements such as photographs and graphic organizers give readers a comprehensive understanding of this topical issue.

Computer science is all around us, at school, at home, and in the community. This book gives readers the essential tools they need to understand the computer science concept of digital citizenship. Brilliant color photographs and accessible text will engage readers and allow them to connect deeply with the concept. The computer science topic is paired with an age-appropriate curricular topic to deepen readers'learning experience and show how digital citizenship works in the real world. In this book, readers learn their rights and responsibilities online. This nonfiction book is paired with the fiction book Warren Makes a Website (ISBN: 9781538353042). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.

As much as most people value their privacy, the amount of information they share freely on social media is astounding. While this sharing may help create communities, security experts say it also destroys privacy. This book will discuss the scope of the growing privacy problem, potential consequences of “oversharing,” and efforts to address it.

Digital technologies that utilize the Internet have made communicating and finding information fast and simple, but this very convenience has also made it easy for online predators to target and prey on Internet users. Various types of online sexual, financial, identity theft, and cyberbullying predators, along with the methods they employ, the effects on their victims, efforts to contain these illegal activities, and associated controversies are discussed.

Today's children are connected to the Internet at an early age. It's a part of their daily lives, but there are important rules to follow, too. Readers will learn that being online comes with a responsibility to be safe. This introductory text, which has an ATOS reading level of 0.5 to 0.9, introduces readers to the important rules of online safety. They'll learn to never share personal information or talk to strangers, as well as the importance of being kind to others online. This title is a helpful resource for teaching online safety to younger children. Nonfiction text features such as an index, Words to Know section, and websites offer opportunities for additional learning.

Today, whether it's banks, governments, schools, or businesses, they all store data digitally. Keeping our personal details off the internet is nearly impossible. While it's difficult to avoid having some personal information online, readers can take steps to secure it from prying eyes. This guide provides common-sense tips about how to avoid online theft and the mining of data by advertisers and others. In easy-to-follow steps, readers will also learn how to safeguard their computers and other digital devices. With this guide, readers can keep their private info private.

How can you stay safe while surfing the Internet? The internet is an exciting world, but there are things you should be careful of as well. Find out how information is shared online, how cookies work, how to protect your privacy, and how to keep your computer safe. Then use the link in this book to try fun activities and projects to see how safe you can be online. What's an algorithm? How do you fix bugs? What is an app? How do you program a computer game? The Kids Get Coding series leads students through the basics of computer programming using real-world examples and practical activities.

It may be a parent's dream, but imagine life without the Internet or World Wide Web. Would airlines be able to fly? Would our nation's security be at risk? What can be done to safeguard the Internet?

While the continued growth of the Internet has opened unprecedented possibilities for users, it has been accompanied by an upsurge in data breaches and cyberattacks that continue to threaten ordinary individuals as well as banks, businesses, and international relations. As we explore the still-uncharted frontiers of the web, the demand for professionals who can develop software, monitor electronic data, test systems for vulnerabilities, and more has skyrocketed. This volume guides readers past the firewalls and shows them what it takes to become an entry-level worker and how to climb the ladder to become a specialist in the ever-expanding field of cybersecurity.

The Internet can be one of the most useful tools for young learners. It can also open them up to dangerous situations and inappropriate content. This book teaches readers how to use the Internet responsibly. It addresses relevant issues, including social networking, online gaming, and cyber bullying. Through age-appropriate text, readers will learn how to avoid strangers and keep their personal information safe. “Tell Me More” boxes give advice for complicated online situations. Color photographs and a detailed glossary support the text. Supplemental websites provide opportunities for further research.

By establishing reasonable limits and nurturing an open dialogue with our children, we can help them become discerning and thoughtful consumers of digital media. We can implement parental controls and passwords to help set limits for children's time online. More important, though, is setting good examples by mindfully unplugging ourselves from the digital space and spending time offline with our kids, providing them with opportunities to have fun and be stimulated by real life experiences. This balance will help them become smart digital consumers who develop good habits and create healthy relationships.

Educate readers about the risks that go hand-in-hand with having an email account. Tips on making up secure passwords, recognizing spam, and more abound. Learn what steps people can take to protect themselves from phishing, hackers, and other email threats. An indispensible resource for today's world.

Which Web sites are fun and safe for kids? What is cyberbullying? What information is dangerous to share with strangers online? Find out how to protect yourself in this book about using online resources safely.

The Internet can be one of the most useful tools for young learners. It can also open them up to dangerous situations and inappropriate content. This book teaches readers how to use the Internet responsibly. It addresses relevant issues, including social networking, online gaming, and cyber bullying. Through age-appropriate text, readers will learn how to avoid strangers and keep their personal information safe. “Tell Me More” boxes give advice for complicated online situations. Color photographs and a detailed glossary support the text. Supplemental websites provide opportunities for further research.

Smartphones offer convenience and fun, but it is important to use them safely. This title points out phone features that owners can use to make their smartphones more secure. It discusses how to safely find, download, and use apps. The connection between smartphones and cyberbullying is addressed. Information about what to do if you lose your phone or need to get rid of an old phone is included, too.

Learn how to avoid developing a bad reputation or revealing too much personal information on the internet. This book will challenge students'prior knowledge of Internet safety and help them adopt better habits, both academically and personally. By learning these foundational skills so early, students will be able to build upon them as technology inevitably advances.

It is estimated that 97 percent of teens ages 12 to 17 play video games. And often these games are played online, allowing for interaction with gamers from across the globe. But this comes with a downside when cyberbullying and hacking come into play. This guide to safe online gaming is a valuable resource for any teen gamer, as well as his or her parents. Written by a gaming blogger and longtime game enthusiast, it covers all of the bases of gaming safety.

Since the introduction of the Internet in the 1990s, people have been shopping online in increasing numbers. But this brings with it many dangers, including credit card fraud and hacking. This guide to consumer safety helps readers navigate online shopping in a smarter and savvier way. It is filled with creative tips and hints to help both the veteran and first-time online shopper stay safe.

Describes safe online gaming and ways to avoid dangerous situations, such as identity theft, cyberbullying, or predators.

Passwords are important personal information that should not be shared—not even with a best friend. Readers will learn why password privacy is key to their safety and the potential consequences of telling others confidential information. This lesson will help students stay safe online.

Describes safe social networking usage and ways to avoid dangerous situations, such as identity theft, cyberbullying, or predators.

With sophisticated graphics that rival the latest 3D Hollywood release and a complexity of narrative that equals the most elaborately imagined worlds found in fantasy novels, gaming has become big business, mass entertainment, and high art. Indeed, the gaming experience is so involving and enticing that it can pose some dangers. Repetitive motion disorders, sedentary lifestyles, computer/gaming addiction, loss of perspective, exposure to graphic violence, and even cyberbullying can all result from too much time spent sitting in front of a computer. This book celebrates the truly awe-inspiring experiences, environments, and simulations modern gaming offers as well as the cognitive and developmental benefits they convey, while also highlighting the very real dangers that arise from excessive or inappropriate play.

Discusses rules and techniques for online safety.

Social networking is incredibly popular among all age groups today. However, some kids are signing up for social networks that are above their age range, such as Facebook. This book discusses the dangers of being involved in a network that is not appropriate for you. It provides examples and resources for social networks better suited to its readers. Privacy on social networks is a key to staying safe from harm online. High-interest sidebars discuss the government's role in protecting children on social networks and how social networking affects our lives.

There are many things that girls must consider today when sharing information on the Internet: how to keep their information safe from those not intended to know it, how to protect their privacy, and how to protect themselves and their money. Online harassment, or cyberbullying, has also become a life-and-death issue for teens. This volume explains the types of security risks that young women can encounter online. It also provides suggestions on ways they can protect themselves and use the Internet safely.

Online games have exploded as a popular medium for kids and adults alike. From simple single-player “casual games” to massive multiplayer online games (or mmogs), there are a lot of ways to have fun online, but there are also risks. This book teaches readers how to participate safely in the online gaming community, from keeping personal information safe while gaming on social networks to avoiding bullies and “griefers” online. The text provides resources for kids to play games online as well as sidebars that dive deeper into this high-interest topic.