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Note that we are not a law enforcement agency. You must contact the police if you suspect a crime has taken place or you are at risk!

Photograph of Parry Aftab, Executive Director of WiredSafetyParry Aftab, an Internet privacy and security lawyer, is WiredSafety's Executive Director. She helps us design our programs to address best and safer practices within the Internet industry, as well as helping empower users.   More about Parry...
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WiredSafety News Headlines

WiredSafety appears in the media several times daily.

Visit Parry's blog and podcast for news updates.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

If you cannot find the answer at our Web site - Ask Parry!

  • New to the net? - read our Internet 101.
  • Want to learn more? - sign up for our free online classes.
  • Cyberstalking and harassment - definitions, support and help.
  • Internet predators - What we all need to know.
  • Is your child at risk? - How to spot a vulnerable preteen or teen.
  • Need help now? - Our Cyber911 helpline for victims of cyberabuse
  • Kids online - Information just for kids, tweens and teens!
  • Spyware and Adware - how to detect and remove spyware.
  • E-mail safety - information on spam, scams andchain letters.
  • Chatting online - Chat and IM safely and learn the lingo.
  • Online gaming safety - all about online gaming safety.
  • Downloading music safety - what the law says and disabling P2P.
  • Identity theft - how safe is your personal data?
  • Online and cyberdating - how to have fun and stay safe.
  • Online shopping and auctions - advice on safer e-commerce.
  • Scams and fraud - how to tell a hoax and report an online fraud.
  • Website safety and policies - Building a safer Website.
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    WiredSafety provides help, information and education to Internet and mobile device users of all ages. We help victims of cyberabuse ranging from online fraud, cyberstalking and child safety, to hacking and malicious code attacks. We also help parents with issues, such as MySpace and cyberbullying. More about us...

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    Teenangels logoWired Kids logoCyberLawEnforcement logo StopCyberbullying logoInternet Super Heroes logo
    We operate Teenangels, WiredKids, CyberLawEnforcement, StopCyberbullying, and Internet Super Heroes, as well as WiredSafety.org.
    View our tutorial on sexual predators and how they operate.
    Educators - Lessons on Cyber Safety through Information Literacy

    Acrobat logo Quick tips on social networking safety for parents and teens.
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    What you need to know about YouTube and other video networks.
    Acrobat logo Parenting Online booklet (English).
    Acrobat logo Parenting Online booklet (En Español).
  • Need help as a victim of cyberbullying, cyberstalking or harassment? Report it.
  • Have you been cyberbullied? Take our quiz or answer our poll.
  • Visit StopCyberbullying.org or Netbullies.com
  • Cyberbullying safety tips.
    • Online privacy and security Privacy and security
     There has been a rapid increase in activity online which was once only conducted offline, like dating and shopping. Make sure you are aware of the dangers, that you know how to protect yourself and also what to do if something goes wrong online.  Visit our Privacy and Security pages.

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    Parts of this Web site were taken from Parry Aftab's book The Parent's Guide to Protecting Your Children in Cyberspace. Marvel and all character names and the distinctive likenesses thereof are trademarks of Marvel Characters, Inc., and are used with permission. TM & © 2004 Marvel Characters, Inc. All rights reserved. www.marvel.com. Super Heroes is a Co-owned registered Trademark.
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