Welcome to the Internet Safety Wiki!
The Internet Safety Project is now on Twitter. Check it out!
How Does the Wiki Work?
Want to find out what Twitter is all about? Not sure exactly what sexting is? Start by typing a word or phrase into the search bar. You'll be taken to a concise definition of the term with a brief explanation of the associated dangers, along with a list of external links and tips from experts. This wiki will connect you with quick information as well and the best Internet safety tools and resources on the web. Basically, you've arrived at a one-stop shop for all of your family's Internet safety needs.
If you just want to explore, or want to read several articles about the same general topic, hit one of the pages below.
General Web Safety
Don't surf the net without preparing against its possible dangers. Start by reading about online predators, how to pick a safe username, how to prevent cyberbullying, and more.
Do You Speak Technology?
This section contains a bunch of articles about various basic Internet terms and topics. Parental awareness is everything! Take a few minutes to educate yourself.
Sites Your Kids Probably Visit
Know about today's most popular websites— like Facebook, YouTube, Wikipedia, Miniclip, Google, and Pandora.
The Best of the Web: Fun Sites and Helpful Tools for Kids and Families
Visit other Internet safety sites like Wired Safety, learn about gems like Quietube, and find out about fun, safe, educational sites we recommended for kids.
Keeping Tabs on Your Child's Online Activity
Know how to keep your kids safe. Read up on topics like filtering, monitoring, & parental controls and browser history.
Scams and Security
Don't become a victim of identity theft, phishing, or Nigeria/419 scams. Learn how you can prevent your money and personal info from falling into dishonest hands.
Social Networking
Read up on sites that help people connect—like Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and YouTube.
Pornography
Do you or your loved ones struggle with pornography addiction? Read these articles about how to avoid pornography and what to do if porn has already become a problem for someone you care about.
Online Games
Odds are your kids play at least one online game several hours a week. Know about the potential risks associated with popular games like World of Warcraft, EverQuest, Runescape, and more.
Malware
Find out how to keep your computer safe from viruses, worms, spyware, Trojan horses, and a bunch of other bad guys.
Want to write for the wiki? Feel free to improve on any of our existing articles, or add new topics, or both. If you aren't sure where to start, look at our short article to-do list and our long article to-do list.
About Us
Our mission is to make the Internet a safer place for kids and families, one article at a time. Launched in 2007 at Brigham Young University, the wiki has grown to become the largest wiki of its kind on the web.
The Internet Safety Wiki is a branch of the Internet Safety Project (ISP), which includes a podcast, Facebook group, and Twitter feed. Keep watching for even more and better things to come!
The Internet Safety Wiki is a non-profit organization. Your generous donations make the wiki possible. The yellow donate button (scroll up and look at the right side of the screen) makes it easy.
You can read more about the history of the Internet Safety Wiki, our mission, and our plans for the wiki's future by clicking here. You can also help spread the word about us by posting this banner on your blog or website.
