Last week we started talking about online predators and how to protect yourself from them. This week, I want to discuss the issue of cyberbullying a little more. When most people hear the word bully they immediately think of schoolyards and big kids picking on smaller ones and stealing their lunch money. While it’s true more »

A Missouri woman is the first person to be charged with a felony under the state’s new cyberbullying law. The 40-year old woman is accused of posting a teen girl’s photo, email address and cell phone number on the “Casual Encounters” section of Craigslist. The section is meant for adults looking for quick and anonymous more »

While rumors about buyouts, mergers and partnerships continue to swirl around them, the number one and number two social network websites are announcing new features and services. MySpace, the top social site, is taking the wraps off of “data availability,” which allows members to easily share public profile information and user-generated content with Yahoo!, Ebay, Flickr and Photobucket.And Facebook, after hearing complaints from state attorneys general about the threat from child predators and cyberbullies on its website, has agreed to tighten up security to protect its under-18 users. The social network will work with a task force to make sure identities and ages of members can be verified while trying harder to keep inappropriate content – including alcohol and tobacco advertising – from underage eyes.