A Young Adult's Guide to Safety in the Digital Age

The Internet is a great place to work and play.  Unfortunately, it is also a place where criminals will try to take advantage of unsuspecting users.  Author Jeff Sechler provides a detailed guide for young people (14 to 22) about the risks of participating in the digital world that surrounds us. Each topic is covered thoroughly, in plain easy-to-understand language. Topics covered in the book include Sexual and Online Predators, Cyber-bullying and Cyber-harassment, Cell Phone Texting and Sexting, Internet Addictions, Identity Theft, Online Scams, Viruses and Spyware, College admissions, Job hunting and Online Reputation,  as well as how the Internet plays a role in Copyright and Plagiarism. This book is a must read for anyone who uses the internet, young and old alike.  The language speaks directly to teens and young adults, but the information provided can be used by anyone who enters the World Wide Web. Hopefully, by increasing awareness, we can help people avoid many of the dangers lurking in the digital world - from potential financial, physical or psychological harm to crimes of property.