May 2000
#209

The best way to avoid Internet e-mail viruses is to delete e-mail messages that are from strange or unfamiliar sources.

April 2000
#208

To see if the latest virus alert is the real thing or just a hoax go to http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/hoax.html

March 2000
#207

Acceptable Use Policies and Filtering software may provide a false sense of security for parents and teachers when allowing Internet access to children. Monitor Internet use and talk to your students about appropriate use of the Internet.

February 2000
#206

Take the Internet Safety Quiz at http://www.ncmec.org/quiz/internetquiz.html

January 2000
#205

It is important to monitor child/student use of any interactivity clients/tools. Know what your children are doing online!

December 1999
#204

You are monitoring your child's Internet activity at home, and the school is filtering the content, so you're covered... right? Maybe not.

If your child uses the Internet at the public library, you need to check their policy on access. Many libraries do not restrict access or filter UNLESS the parent requests the filtering and has a note on file stating so.

November 1999
#203

Bubbleboy - A virus that can be triggered by simply highlighting the subject line of the infected message that is listed in your mailbox catalog of messages.

October 1999
#202

Take the online safety quiz for kids at http://www.ncmec.org/quiz/internetquiz.html.

September 1999
#201

Never give out personal information to anyone over the Internet. Tell someone in authority immediately if anyone asks for your name, address, phone number, etc.