Internet Safety Websites

Internet safety websites are good sources of information about keeping safe while online.

Keep kids safe online.

The Internet opens up a whole new world to users. It's changed the way you look for information. You can shop without actually setting foot in a brick-and-mortar store, and you have the opportunity to communicate with people from all over the world when you go online. Unfortunately, not all Internet experiences are positive ones, and users need to be aware of the potential threats to their safety when they decide to use this medium.

Since parents may not be familiar with how to keep themselves and their children safe while online, Internet safety websites help them understand the possible pitfalls to being online. When you are looking at online resources about Internet safety topics, you will want to look for sites that will provide you with quality information.

The following websites provide good information about Internet safety and are from reputable sources.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is a reliable source of information, and the Parent's Guide to Internet Safety posted on the organization's website is no exception. Visitors will discover the following helpful tips:

• Signs that your child may be at risk from Internet predators while web surfing
• What to do if you suspect your child has been approached by an online predator
• Tips for minimizing the chances that your child will be victimized

This site also includes a helpful glossary of terms so parents who aren't familiar with Internet lingo can understand what chat rooms, Internet Service Providers, instant messages, and bulletin board systems are.

Think U Know is U.K.-based site written to appeal to children. It is divided into sections for visitors between the ages of 5-7, 8-10, and 11-16, as well as parents/caregivers and teachers. Each portion of the web site speaks directly to the specific age group for which it is written.

Children can play games, learn how to stay safe online, as well as how to report things that make them feel uncomfortable. Parents can get answers to FAQs on the following topics:

• Cell phones
• Games
• Grooming tactics used by sexual predators
• Online chat
• Social networking

The WiredSafety.org website bills itself as the "world's largest Internet safety, help and education resource." It has an impressive amount of information for people who want to learn more about Internet safety issues. Visitors to the site can learn about the following:

• Cybercrime
• Cyberdating
• Cyberlaw
• Identity theft
• Online gaming
• Online shopping
• Safety issues around online chats, e-mail use, sharing personal information, and downloading music
• Scams
• Spyware and adware

Associated with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Netsmartz.org provides information to children, teens, and parents about Internet safety. Young children can play games, while teens and parents can read informative articles on this important topic.

The Internet safety websites listed here are only a few examples of places you can visit online to learn more about this topic. If you are going to be using this resource, you need to learn how to avoid Internet predators and other pitfalls that may affect your online activities in a negative way.

• Electricity Safety Tips
• Sun Safety Tips
• Lab Safety Symbols
• Workplace Safety Quiz
• How Safe is the Food You Eat?

• Free Workplace Safety Tips
• Safety Slogans
• Free Workplace Safety Videos
• Safe Car Pranks
• Cyber Bullying Statistics

• Internet Safety Games
• Category:Internet Safety Facts
• Main Page
• Computer Virus News Alerts
• 2007 Internet Safety Statistics for Children