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Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Tom's Guide
What parents need to know about their middle schooler's experience online
If you ask almost any adult what their most difficult time growing up was, most will probably answer, "middle school." The halfway point between childhood and adulthood can be a chaotic time. Your kids are changing, their social circles are expanding and the internet can become a much more intense place. As children get older and more independent, their digital equipment gets deeper and more sophisticated. Adding safety measures is likely going to be accepted uncritically by elementary school–aged children, but with middle schoolers, the pushback begins in earnest. That's why you'll need tactics and tools like those offered by Norton 360 Deluxe with Parental Control to make sure you're on the same page with your kids about their online safety. We'll give you some pointers on where to get started. This tip is really the bedrock upon which every other rule is built. That said, sometimes it's easier said than done. As your kid leaves behind their precocious childhood, they're going to start testing boundaries. The problems become more complex and the solutions less black and white. Your child should know they can bring you any issue without it resulting in immediate punishment or stonewalling. It may be difficult to get them to open up at times, but it will pay dividends in the long run. Norton 360 Deluxe lets you block questionable sites across your computer, iOS and Android devices, but your middle schooler may still try to get around them. When your child tries to bypass your parental controls, you'll get an alert that someone tried to access blocked content. It even gives them the chance to open a dialogue with you for why they think certain sites should be allowed. That's what the Access Request feature is for, after all. Middle school tends to be when most young people get access to their first personal phone. To them, it means more freedom, but for you, it's also a simple way to keep an eye on their location. Norton 360 Deluxe's map tool allows you to access a 30-day history of their device's location, along with their real-time positioning. You can create approved locations and get alerts if they go outside of them, so you'll know if they're sneaking out during a sleepover. You can also create a schedule for automated check-ins, so you can know where they're hanging out after band practice every Thursday. For good or ill, social media is something we have to deal with. On the positive side, it gives your kid constant access to their friends. On the negative side, it gives your kid constant access to everyone else, too. Being able to monitor your child's social media is vital. Norton 360 Deluxe starts by preventing them from losing their accounts with Account Takeover Protection, but it also monitors their feed for odd posts and inappropriate content. Remember, the internet lives forever. This is a good way to make sure they don't say anything as a middle schooler that they may regret when they're trying to get into college. There used to be a sense of escape, you know? If you were being bullied at school, at the very least, you'd be able to go home and unplug from that stress. Not anymore. Now, those bullies have nothing better to do than stay online and say nasty things to provoke a reaction. As a part of the social media monitoring package, Norton 360 Deluxe can flag cyberbullying content and hate speech, keeping you aware of the kinds of things your kid is dealing with on a day-to-day basis. Being a trusted resource that your child can turn to during these times is absolutely necessary. They may think they're grown-up, but they still rely on your guidance. Still searching for answers? Need to go more in-depth? Alongside the National PTA, Norton developed The Smart Talk to do just that. If you want more guidance on how to deal with cyberbullying issues or navigate social media, Norton has you covered.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
T-Mobile cyberattack settlement payments up to $25K delayed: Here's when they'll go out
T-Mobile customers anticipating payments as part of a $350 million settlement will have to wait longer to see their payouts of up to $25,000. Final approval of a class-action settlement against the wireless network company was granted in June 2023 and payments were scheduled to begin in April 2025. The distribution is facing "unexpected delays," however, pushing that schedule back to May, according to the settlement administrator. The settlement, which could see some members receiving up to $25,000, is the result of a 2021 data breach that leaked the names, addresses, dates of birth, driver's license information and Social Security numbers of 76 million customers. T-Mobile announced that it had been targeted by a "malicious cyberattack" in August 2021 and that it would be providing impacted customers with two years of McAfee's ID Theft Protection Service, Account Takeover Protection services and recommendations on best practices to mitigate personal security risk. As part of the settlement, T-Mobile did not admit any wrongdoing but agreed to pay the $350 million. All court proceedings have been completed and finalized, according to the settlement administrator. All 76 million affected customers are eligible for part of the settlement money but had to file a claim form either online or via mail by Jan. 23, 2023. Impacted customers were notified back in 2022. People eligible for the highest payments were able to prove that they had 'spent money trying to avoid or recover from fraud or identity theft" that was "fairly traceable to the T-Mobile Data Breach." They did this by submitting documentation like proof of money spent on credit-monitoring services or losses resulting from identity theft, Customers who were impacted but did not submit documentation for out-of-pocket losses are eligible for $25 to $100 in reimbursement. When filing a claim, customers were able to choose between multiple forms of digital payment for a paper check. Even after payments begin in May, warned the settlement website, it could take weeks or months to receive yours. Don't remember if you qualify or have more questions? Contact the settlement administrator at or call 1-833-512-2314. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: T-Mobile data breach settlement delayed: When will payouts go out? Sign in to access your portfolio
USA Today
30-04-2025
- Business
- USA Today
T-Mobile cyberattack settlement payments up to $25K delayed: Here's when they'll go out
T-Mobile cyberattack settlement payments up to $25K delayed: Here's when they'll go out Show Caption Hide Caption AT&T and T-Mobile change autopay discount requirements The two wireless carriers have joined Verizon in requiring a debit card or bank account instead of a credit card for their autopay discounts. Cover Media - Shareable T-Mobile customers anticipating payments as part of a $350 million settlement will have to wait longer to see their payouts of up to $25,000. Final approval of a class-action settlement against the wireless network company was granted in June 2023 and payments were scheduled to begin in April 2025. The distribution is facing "unexpected delays," however, pushing that schedule back to May, according to the settlement administrator. The settlement, which could see some members receiving up to $25,000, is the result of a 2021 data breach that leaked the names, addresses, dates of birth, driver's license information and Social Security numbers of 76 million customers. T-Mobile announced that it had been targeted by a "malicious cyberattack" in August 2021 and that it would be providing impacted customers with two years of McAfee's ID Theft Protection Service, Account Takeover Protection services and recommendations on best practices to mitigate personal security risk. As part of the settlement, T-Mobile did not admit any wrongdoing but agreed to pay the $350 million. Who gets a T-Mobile payout? All court proceedings have been completed and finalized, according to the settlement administrator. All 76 million affected customers are eligible for part of the settlement money but had to file a claim form either online or via mail by Jan. 23, 2023. Impacted customers were notified back in 2022. People eligible for the highest payments were able to prove that they had 'spent money trying to avoid or recover from fraud or identity theft" that was "fairly traceable to the T-Mobile Data Breach." They did this by submitting documentation like proof of money spent on credit-monitoring services or losses resulting from identity theft, Customers who were impacted but did not submit documentation for out-of-pocket losses are eligible for $25 to $100 in reimbursement. When filing a claim, customers were able to choose between multiple forms of digital payment for a paper check. Even after payments begin in May, warned the settlement website, it could take weeks or months to receive yours. Don't remember if you qualify or have more questions? Contact the settlement administrator at or call 1-833-512-2314.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Alkami Customers Including Gate City Bank Strengthen Fraud Prevention with BioCatch
The Alkami-BioCatch partnership has prevented millions of dollars in fraudulent transactions in 2024 PLANO, Texas, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alkami Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKT) ("Alkami"), a leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for financial institutions in the U.S., announced today that its clients leveraging BioCatch's fraud prevention solutions through the Alkami Digital Banking Platform stopped more than $54 million in fraudulent transactions in 2024. "Alkami takes a strategic, multi-layered approach to fraud prevention, and BioCatch is a valuable component in helping financial institutions detect and stop emerging threats," said Brad Cranford, director of product management at Alkami. "By operating seamlessly in the background, BioCatch's Account Takeover Protection strengthens security without adding friction or disrupting the user experience." Fraud remains one of the most pressing challenges in financial services, with cybercriminals continually refining their tactics to gain access to consumers' and businesses' banking information through stolen credentials, social engineering, and advanced digital threats. To combat these threats, Alkami and BioCatch, which prevents financial crime by recognizing usage patterns, provide a proactive, behavior-based approach to fraud prevention, enabling financial institutions to identify and stop account takeover fraud before money disappears. "The results were immediate. BioCatch enhanced our defenses by continuously learning and adapting to customer behavior to protect against suspicious activity. This technology has been instrumental in safeguarding our customers' identities without disrupting their experience," said Jessica Ebeling, executive vice president, chief digital and payment officer at Gate City Bank. Every user interacts with their device in a unique way—through mouse movements, typing cadence, and swipe or scroll patterns. BioCatch's Account Takeover Protection analyzes these digital behaviors in real time to identify fraudsters who exhibit telltale signs of manipulation such as using keyboard shortcuts, remote access tools (RATs), or developer consoles to navigate banking sessions. By detecting these subtle yet critical high-risk actions, BioCatch helps financial institutions stop fraud before financial losses occur. "Our partnership with Alkami enables financial institutions to proactively stop fraud in real time before it impacts their members or customers," said Jay Whoriskey, north america director at BioCatch. "The $54 million in fraud Alkami customers deploying our solutions prevented last year demonstrates how BioCatch's real-time analysis of behavioral, device, and network signals helps financial institutions distinguish legitimate users from fraudsters, catching threats traditional security measures often miss." To learn more about Alkami's Digital Banking Platform, visit here. Alkami has been certified by J.D. Power for providing "An Outstanding Mobile Banking Platform Experience1." About Alkami Alkami Technology, Inc. is a leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for financial institutions in the United States that enables clients to grow confidently, adapt quickly, and build thriving digital communities. Alkami helps clients transform through retail and business banking, digital account opening, payment security, and data and marketing solutions. To learn more, visit About BioCatchBioCatch prevents financial crime by recognizing patterns in human behavior, continuously collecting more than 3,000 anonymized data points – keystroke and mouse activity, touch screen behavior, physical device attributes, and more – as people interact with their digital banking platforms. With these inputs, BioCatch's machine-learning models reveal patterns in user behavior and provide device intelligence that, together, distinguish the criminal from the legitimate. The company's Client Innovation Board – an industry-led initiative in partnership with American Express, Barclays, Citi Ventures, HSBC, National Australia Bank, and others – collaborates to pioneer innovative ways of leveraging customer relationships for improved fraud detection. Today, 34 of the world's largest 100 banks and 257 total financial institutions deploy BioCatch solutions, analyzing 14 billion user sessions per month and protecting 447 million people around the world from fraud and financial crime. Media Relations ContactsVestedalkami@ Marla ____________________ 1 J.D. Power 2024 Mobile App Platform Certification ProgramSM recognition is based on successful completion of an audit and exceeding a customer experience benchmark through a survey of recent servicing interactions. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Alkami Technology, Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
