IoT Toys/Internet Connected Toys – An Ever Growing Danger For Children – Holidays 2023

IoT Toys/Internet Connected Toys – An Ever Growing Danger For Children Author: •  SCARS Editorial Team – Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. The Unseen Dangers of IoT Toys: Navigating the Digital Playground with Caution In today’s technology-driven world, the allure of Internet of Things (IoT) devices extends far beyond smartphones and smart homes. Even our children’s toys have become interconnected, often equipped with cameras, microphones, and location-tracking capabilities. While these features may seem appealing, they also introduce a realm of potential dangers that parents and guardians must carefully consider. Read More ...

Teens And Young Adults: Now A Major Target Of Scammers

Teens And Young Adults: Now A Major Target Of Scammers By Tim McGuinness, Ph.D. – Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Teens And Young Adults: A Major Target Of Scammers Teenagers and young adults are increasingly becoming a major target of scammers. In fact, a 2022 report by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) found that people aged 18 to 29 were more likely to report falling victim to a scam than any other age group. Read More …

Talking To Kids/Youth About Online Risk [VIDEO]

Talking To Kids/Youth About Online Risk [VIDEO] By National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (U.S. Government) and SCARS Editorial Team – Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. How can parents encourage their children/youth to use online technology safely and privately – a NIST Video – used with permission NIST Researchers Explore Best Practices for Talking to Kids About Online Privacy Today’s youth are digital natives. They’ve never known a world without the internet or online technology. It is crucial they develop the skills and Read More ...

Cybersecurity Failure Is Inevitable – Plan For It

Cybersecurity Failure Is Inevitable – Plan For It By Tim McGuinness, Ph.D. – Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. The Saying NEVER SAY NEVER Is More Applicable In Cybersecurity & Online Safety Than Ever Businesses are aware they need to plan for their cybersecurity, but they don’t know they also need to plan for their failure! All cybersecurity is ultimately dependent on people, and people fail. In fact, people almost always fail – not every day, but eventually, someone will make a mistake. Cybersecurity must Read More ...

The Subtle Sabotage Of Blame In Cybersecurity & Online Safety

The Subtle Sabotage Of Blame In Cybersecurity & Online Safety By Tim McGuinness, Ph.D. – Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Blame in Cybersecurity & Online Safety is Rampant! We all do it, we all blame someone for something. Sometimes blame is justified, sometimes there is cause, and it is very hard to remove it from your vocabulary – but it is always destructive. I recently heard a cybersecurity training professional tell a story about motivating a corporate team to do better with cybersecurity. It Read More ...

The Value of Slowness

The Power of Slowness: Navigating Cyber Threats with Deliberation A new approach to personal & corporate cybercrime avoidance – slowness! By Tim McGuinness, Ph.D. – Anthropologist, Scientist, Managing Director – Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Is Slowness the Answer? Let’s admit the truth.  Almost all cyber & online safety training is failing! Read More …