Recent news in Reno these days concern a few 12- and 13-year-old girls who may have seriously compromised their future due to a Facebook prank. Six young girls were all arrested last week facing misdemeanor charges of "communicating threats," but their final punishment was suspension from school. One of the girls, a student at Carson….read more

You can usually find at least some personal information about most people online these days. Whether it's phone numbers, email addresses, employment information, or photos, you can learn a lot about people who you would otherwise never encounter. Abine, an "online privacy company," is a big advocate for Internet safety and cybersecurity. Its latest….read more

We know celebrities and public figures can do stupid things online and with their phones, but other people are using their fame to speak out against these tech blunders. Actress Jane Lynch, who plays Coach Sue Sylvester on Glee, is the newest addition to LG's campaign for safe texting. LG also….read more

Not only is Barnes & Noble a well-established bookstore, but the company is now making moves to combat bullying. No Name-Calling Week - from January 24-28 - is a partnership between Barnes & Noble and the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), the leading national organization focusing on safety and….read more

The end of every year is often marked with lists and milestones of the last twelve months, including many with names like "Top Celebrity Scandals of the Year," or "Worst Celebrity Break-Ups of 2010." Shockingly, many of the so-called biggest celebrity scandals this past year involved sexting and the consequential leaked photos or conversations, as well as other social networking….read more

We're always interested in organizations that address online dangers and provide a resource for people to take action against victimization. Alexis A. Moore founded such an organization based on a cyberstalking incident she experienced. Survivors in Action is a non-profit that supports victims and families of crimes that….read more

Chances are your kids probably asked for some kind of techy gift this past holiday season. A Neilsen survey discovered that kids as young as 6 asked for iPads more than anything last month, and other popular gift requests included computers, iPod Touches, and smartphones. While all impressive and useful gifts,….read more