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Kids reveal a lot about themselves online

Kids reveal a lot about themselves online

A new study shows that more than half of teenagers mention drugs, alcohol, sex or violence on their MySpace pages. Yet getting teens to clean up their pages is easier than many might assume, researchers say.

Phishing scams hit Facebook and Twitter

Phishing scams hit Facebook and Twitter

There are are new scams multiplying fast on the popular Twitter and Facebook social networking sites.

The scams have slightly different messages but are aimed at stealing your ID.

Audit finds new FBI system late, more costly

Audit finds new FBI system late, more costly

A Justice Department audit finds that an FBI computer system is coming in late - and over budget.

Child porn cartoon conviction upheld in Va.

Child porn cartoon conviction upheld in Va.

A federal appeals panel says child pornography is illegal even if the pictures are drawn.

NRC issues security rules

NRC issues security rules

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is beefing up security at commercial nuclear power plants, including more stringent requirements to counter potential cyber attacks.

Mich. man who fled child-porn charges gets 3 years

Mich. man who fled child-porn charges gets 3 years

A Milford physician who fled the country after authorities discovered child pornography on his computer has been sentenced to three years in prison.

Study raps Web sites touting stem cell therapies

Study raps Web sites touting stem cell therapies

Clinics that offer stem cell treatments on their Web sites can't always back up their claims.

Florida teen commits suicide live on the internet

Florida teen commits suicide live on the internet

 college student committed suicide by taking a drug overdose in front of a live webcam as some computer users egged him on, others tried to talk him out of it, and another messaged OMG in horror when it became clear it was no joke.

Searcing for sex offenders in West Michigan

Searcing for sex offenders in West Michigan

Walking up to each address Michigan State Trooper Mark Isserstedt knows his visit will go either one of two ways.

Grand Rapids predator sting nets 21 arrests, one is JV coach

Grand Rapids predator sting nets 21 arrests, one is JV coach

Prosecutors today announced the arrests of 21 men in an internet sex sting.

Accused album leaker pleads not guilty

A blogger accused of leaking songs from the long-delayed Guns N' Roses album "Chinese Democracy" has pleaded not guilty to violating federal copyright laws.

Girl's joke photo may turn into porn charges

Girl's joke photo may turn into porn charges

Pinckney students urged to delete nude cell photo

Sheriff's Department training about locating missing children

Sheriff's Department training about locating missing children

Local law enforcement is stepping up their training to locate missing children.

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ABOUT THIS PROJECT
The Lansing State Journal has published a special report, On Guard Online, that gives an in-depth look at the dangers on the Internet and wireless communication tools. The project kicks off a week of coverage and tips for parents and kids to help them stay safe in an online world. Click here for complete Lansing State Journal Coverage.

About this project Lansing State Journal reporters Stacey Range and Christine Rook paired up for an in-depth weeklong look at efforts to protect Michigan kids online and what the future challenges may be as technology changes. Range focused on law enforcement. Rook tackled what?s on the horizon.

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