Cyber Safety
Learn about the risks of and tactics used by online predators as well as what constitutes a cyber crime and how to report it
Learn how to identify potential threats that could endanger your child as well as important tips and safety measures
Information about protecting yourself while surfing the internet, safeguarding personal information and avoiding potentially dangerous situations
Learn how to protect yourself online while playing games, surfing the internet and having fun
Contact Us
| address: |
Attorney General of Florida The Capitol, PL-01 Tallahassee, FL 32399 |
| phone: | (850) 414-3300 |
| website: | www.myfloridalegal.com |
| online: | Contact Form |
| news: | Weekly Newsletter |
The Cyber Safety initiative was endorsed by Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Matt Bryant
View Matt's Video
and professional surfer and eight-time world champion Kelly Slater.
Read what Kelly says
Please report information to help in the fight against child sexual exploitation.
CyberSafety Presentations
2009/2010 School Year:
155,181* students reached
2,699* reported victimization
*Stats as of 02/26/2010
2008/2009 School Year:
300,370 students reached
8,782 reported victimization
2007/2008 School Year:
138,684 students reached
7,334 reported victimization
Teens
Click on the videos below to learn how posting images and personal information can put you at risk
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Cyber Safety Videos
Justin Berry thought he would make some friends with his new webcam, but that cool technological toy lead him down a nightmare path that cost him his self-esteem, self-control and nearly his life. Now he shares his story to help you avoid some of the same mistakes.
Attorney General Bill McCollum discusses ways to stay safe while surfing the Internet.
Have you been solicited online?
If you believe you have been inappropriately solicited online or find yourself in a situation that makes you uncomfortable, you should report it! There are different ways you can do this:
- Tell your parent or parents.
- Tell a trusted adult. This could be a friend, a teacher, a scout leader, a leader in your community, a coach, a member of law enforcement or a religious leader.
- Tell one of the Advocates or volunteers giving the Attorney General’s CyberSafety presentation at your school.
- To report an incident visit the CyberTipLine website or Call 1-800-THE-LOST.
Is Your Friend in Cyber Danger?
Has he or she been acting differently lately? Do you suspect something is wrong? It could be that someone they have met online is “grooming” them and they don’t realize what is happening. Here are some of the things you should look out for:
- Does your friend spend an unusual amount of time online chatting?
- Has your friend stopped hanging out with you after school and on weekends?
- Does your friend get anxious or upset if he or she is not able to get to a computer to chat or check e-mail?
- Have you noticed a change in your friend’s personality?
- Is your friend isolating him or herself from their friends and family?
- Does your friend have a sudden influx of cash?
- Is your friend getting gifts through the mail?
- Is your friend exhausted because of being online all night?
- Does your friend use a pre-paid phone card to make calls to that “special someone”?
- Is your friend too attached to the cell phone or afraid to miss a call?
- Ask the same questions of yourself. Are you getting groomed?
Safe Surfing Tips
Check out our Safe Surfing brochure for more tips on how to keep you and your friends safe online.