Reputations are fragile and important to many people. They might take years to cultivate and begin with simply and aspire to be much greater than they can ever be. Reputation is defined as being the overall quality or character as seen or judged by people in general. More than that, it is subjective to consider what makes a person look at another person in that way or light. It might not be fair for them to have this view and it might even be completely erroneous. False reputations are many in the open world and in our daily lives. Consider further that in the world of online access it is even approaching the norm. There is a growing need for Computer and Cellular Monitoring products such as Mobile Spy.

Isn’t this sad to say, I ponder as I am writing this article. I also can remember back when we did not have a thing to worry about as far as permanency. If a rumor would pop up, it could be squelched. If it could not be ended there, then the alternative would be to wait until the next scandal occurred on the school yard. But now that we have digitized everything in our existence, we have limited alternatives to turn to in this online life we have created. It is saddening and approaches shocking to see that a rumor or flat out lie can be almost permanent.

The reason that the dings to our reputation’s are permanent is because of the way we communicate has changed. People are not more mean or evil, I think not. Now cowardice is another thing but we can explore that a bit later on. If you will, please indulge me and think back to elementary or Junior High school. If you can you remember back that far you can consider yourself lucky because you are still younger than many. We used to pass notes on crumpled pieces of paper. Notes that said you though he or she was cute or do you like me might have been written on the note. Notes might have been left in lockers that were nasty and accusatory, like calling someone a bad name even though it was not even true. Even though the kids were tough back then the nastiness was only verbal or on paper, which was bad enough. These days though, it is digitized, ones and zeros and permanent. Facebook does not through away their servers hard drives like a piece of notebook or Big Chief paper, like back in the day.

So now we and moreover our children are faced with the permanency of what they do or say online. They are subjected to what other kids do and say online as well. This can be many times more painful that what they have done on their own. Regardless of truth, that is not the issue. It is a concern of health and permanency, what will come of this once these words or notions are released into the world of backups where notebook paper is just a background theme on their personal twitter page?

Anonymity is another very important subject to discuss that is often overlooked. There is a new phenomenon out there that I want people to be aware of and I will coin the phrase here and now. It shall be called “Socialnymity.” The word I have created is defined by me as follows: Socialnymity is the feeling of lessened social responsibility on Social Networking websites or the Internet through lack of Face to Face contact. When certain people experience this feeling of “Socialnymity,” it can cause them to sometimes be more callous and hurtful in their interactions online. They can feel empowered by the seeming lack of true repercussions of their online behavior. “Cyber-bullying” is a direct symptom of this feeling of “Socialnymity.”

Socialnymity is a word that might as well be adopted into the common English vernacular. It is unfortunately here to stay and is something that will continue to cause issues for people young and old. Online Reputation Scrubbing, Online Reputation Prevention, Online Reputation Management are all the future tasks we will all be in need of and much of this is because of Socialnymity.
There are emerging products that are aiming at reputation triage. We will go into these in more depth in other pages and posts. Please feel free to comment with your own thoughts, anecdotes, and product recommendations.

Many thanks, William- PCA

Keyloggers also known as Keystroke-loggers.  The act of keystroke logging can take place in many types of ways. What does Keylogging actually mean? It is the method of recording aka logging, the keys that are depressed on a computer or smart-phone’s keyboard. This is usually done in a secretive way that keeps the keyboard user unaware and in the dark about being monitored. This text entered onto the computer and/or smart-phone are then usually recorded off to another device or saved on the device with the keyboard itself.

Way more ways than most people think.  Some of the different ways include:

• Software Keyloggers
• Hardware Keyloggers
• Acoustic keyloggers
• Optical type keyloggers
• Keyboard overlays
• Wireless keyboard sniffers

Keyloggers for Windows and Macs

Software Keyloggers- These are by far the most common and the ones that are used by most people interested in detecting suspicious type activity on computers or smartphones of interest.  There are basically two kind that can be grouped together. The two kinds we consider basic and remote.

• Basic Keyloggers run underneath the client operating systems such as Symbian, Windows, Mac, etc. These will record the Data and keep it local on the device to be accessed at a later time.  Recording all keystrokes that have taken place.
• Remote Keyloggers run in a similar way undetected on the client device, detecting Instant messages, texting, and the text that goes along with sexting; anything that needs the keyboard to communicate.  This kind of software will copy the same information as the software mentioned above and in addition it will SEND a copy of the keystrokes to another computer where the one can read the information withought having to access the computer of interest.
• Note: Many times the better keyloggers will store the information on a websites secure section that is dedicated to only the customer.  This allows you to access the information remotely from your office, cafe or anyplace private.  These are the most secretive of Remote Software Keyloggers and some varieties are listed on this page.

Keyloggers for Cell and Mobile Phones

Hardware Keyloggers- These come in different forms and a couple different ways of use.  With these everything you need is actually in the hardware so there is no need to install any software and the data is kept on the device itself.  You can usually access the information via a special combination of keystrokes. The most stealthy of these are more difficult to install and will actually be placed “in-line” but inside the keyboard case.  This makes it almost impossible to detect.  But in general these hardware loggers are really difficult to detect.  They do not interfere with any program on the computer, so there is less chance of detection.

• PS2 In-line Keylogger- These will fit inline between the keyboard and monitor.  Using the Unique older style PS2 fittings.  These are quite easy to spot if you know what to look for.
• USB In-line Keylogger- These are also easy to spot but are becoming more and more common everyday.  Since everything almost that is produced today is USB2.0 format, these are very popular.

Acoustic Keyloggers- These keyloggers are rare indeed but very sophisticated.  They listen in to the keys on a keyboard as they are struck.  Keeping track of the frequency and patterns they also recognize that each key makes a different sound.  The information of many hundreds of keys must be sampled before an assumption of what was typed can actually be made.

Optical Keyloggers- This is referred to as a keylogger simply because it is a way of tracking keystrokes.  In truth it is more like video surveillance.  Placing a camera or hidden camera in view of the keyboard that is of interest.  This could be very complicated for many reasons, such as hiding the camera and being able to clearly see what keys are struck, especially for those that type at a very fast rate.

Keyboard Overlays- These are just a way that some criminals trick people into entering their pins at ATMS.  This is not a method of insuring parental control and safety.

Wireless Keyboard Sniffers- The keyboard sniffers are sniffers that actually are not wired in any way at all.  They can record the traffic as it passes through the air.  This method will only work if the computer of interest uses a wireless keyboard (of course.)  Also, wireless keyboards have encryption between the keyboard and computer; and for this to work the password codes have to be known.

• Spy Agent Keylogging for Windows- undetected and secure
• WebWatcher Keylogging – record everything they type and say online today
• All in One Keylogger- Invisibly record almost every secret keystroke

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT INTERNET FILTERS:
- Covenant Eyes protection will work with Blackberry and iPhones as well as windows and apple
- Internet Filters are made to keep offensive, bad and dangerous websites and urls away from your computer and your family.
- Most of these filters use a database of known objectionable URL’s. (i.e Websites.)   However, with new websites coming online daily, these filters may not block new dangerous websites.
- Most filters either block web pages or allow access to the web pages on a website. However, the Covenant Eyes Filter analyzes each page and blocks or allows them according to each user’s sensitivity settings.
- Many filters can be bypassed. The Christian Parental control software, Covenant Eyes Filter is extremely difficult to bypass and requires an ‘uninstall code’ in order to remove it from the computer.

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The PeeWee PC Advanced Desktop comes preloaded with just about every type of needed application you need for your child’s daily computer tasks. The “PeeWee PC” Advanced Desktop PC is optimized for easy day-to-day use. All of the USB ports permit effortless extension. You can also sync your kid’s mobile phone, add Bluetooth, and even play songs from your ipod or MP3 player. If you ever need more memory, the PeeWee PC Advanced Desktop can be upgraded (up to 2GB.) Amazing!

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As a parent, you should ask yourself: “Am I really comfortable with what my child is doing online, and do I know what my child is doing online?”

For most parents the answer is – no, no way. It is because most parents don’t really know what their children are doing online, who they talk to, or what private information they share- that makes it so dangerous for our younger loved ones.

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Screen Shot Recording  (One of the MOST popular features.)

Screen Shots Capturing – PC Tattletale’s “DVD like” controls & playback makes it as simple as clicking the “PLAY” button to watch EVERYTHING your child did while they were online!

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Email Monitoring – PC Tattletale captures both in AND outbound email, records Google GMail,  AOL Email, Eudora, SMTP/POP3 Email, MS Exchange Email, Hotmail, Yahoo Email, MSN System Email and Outlook & Outlook Express.  Basically, all sorts of mail products..

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You can not be sitting behind them every time that they are on the computer, that is not realistic.  PC Tattletale solves the problem of helping you stay on top of what your child does when you’re not there to watch over their shoulder. And it gives you the smart tools to invisibly monitor your child and help keep them safe will surfing on the Internet.

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PC Tattletale captures all of the names of each software program the your child used, when that program was started and how long the program was active.

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URL Specific Web Filtering & keywords blocking — Specify any web sites that you want blocked. If your child tries to go to a web site that contains that keyword or keywords, PC Tattletale displays a “404 This Page not found error,” leaving them wondering why they can’t get into the Internets blocked site.

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* Block porn and other unsuitable web sites, content and images
* Restrict access to sites like Facebook, YouTube and MySpace
* Select from 9 commonly blocked categories including Adult, Chat, Drugs, Gambling
* Create your own pre-approved list of sites

CyberPatrol will Limit Access to ProgramsLimit Access to Programs
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Limit Access to Programs

Do you want to make some programs ‘off-limits’ to your children?

* Block games, IM, chat, or home finance programs
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Keep cyber bullies, online predators and scammers away from your kids.

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Know where your kids go online.

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As Christians we feel the need to raise and protect our children from harm.  Not only because its the Christian thing to do but it is what many non-Christian parents do as well.  There are a few providers (Christian Based Companies) that publicly tout their beliefs.  We thought it would be an excellent idea to add them to our Listings and Product offerings so that there is the largest selection of parental control software available for you. Below is an excellent faith based company’s recommendation:
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Surveys show at least 70 percent of men and 21 percent of women struggle with online pornography. Escape the temptation by removing the secrecy of the Internet with Covenant Eyes Accountability software.

Once Covenant Eyes software is installed on a Windows computer, Mac computer, or Windows Mobile 6 Phone/PDA, or the iPhone / iPod Touch, it monitors and records all web activity and scores all sites according to maturity of content. This information is presented in a customizable Accountability Report that is emailed to the Accountability Partner(s) of your choice.

Partners may choose how often they receive the report by email. Both Partners and Members (those who use Covenant Eyes software) may also review reports from our online Member Center.

Because our reports provide scoring, Partners and Members can easily identify mature web addresses, searches, links, and more. The Accountability Report also shows trends for websites viewed and bar charts that show the times of day and night when the Internet was accessed. While other accountability programs are easily circumvented, Covenant Eyes is simply the strongest, most frequently updated accountability service available.

Multiple username discounts are available for families and organizations. Each username will generate its own report even though the computer is shared with other Covenant Eyes users. Once you sign up for a username, download our software to all of your computers and devices at no extra charge.

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Guard your family and Protect your family with the Covenant Eyes Filter service, which is only compatible with Windows PCs. Different Filter settings may be created for each username, even if several usernames are used on the same computer. For instance, choose more restrictive settings for your child’s username and less strict settings for your own username. Covenant Eyes is flexible and grows with the preferences you request. Or simply use the Covenant Eyes Filter at its standard settings for outstanding family protection.

The CE Filter may be used with the Accountability service or by itself. If you want multiple usernames on the same computer, choose which services are used by each person – Accountability, Filtering or both.

The CE Filter also provides numerous other options. Decide the times of day the Internet may be used,and decide how much time per day or per week the Internet may be surfed under each username. Choose whether to block or to allow specific websites, and this option can be applied differently to each username.
This software can be used to help block other protocols. Finally, you can decide which usernames may or may not override the Filter.

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It is fairly cheap considering, 30 dollars or so.  So, if you have the money it can transform your pc or old laptop into a childsafe Internet ready machine with built in games and child safe monitors.  They are supposed to protect your child on The Internet.

The PeeWee for Windows should keep the machine free from Malware, Virus, porn, inappropriate materials, etc. You also have the ability with this software to monitor the kiddies remotely.  Very nice feature that is becoming more expected as time goes by. In order to install the Parental Control Software, you simply run it (the PeeWee Software) by USB or the CD-Rom included in the package.

It comes included with Educational Computer games that are defined on their website as follows:

• Science House
• Zoombinis Mountain Rescue
• Reader Rabbit
• Where in the World in Carmen Sandiego?
• Oregon Trail
• Bailey Book House
• Trudy’s Time & Place House
• Sammy’s Science House
• Millie’s Math House
• Thinkin’ Things
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PeeWee Kit includes a security suite with �PeeWee Patrol� for computer access controls and �PeeWee Privacy� for Internet privacy, giving parents full control of how and when their children use the laptop.  The PeeWee security software lets parents limit how much time their children spend browsing the Internet (on a daily or weekly basis), block inappropriate sites with any version of any web browser, take screen shots, view browsing history, and even control the laptop remotely.  Additionally, the PeeWee security suite also lets parents limit the amount of time children spend gaming and protects the laptop by preventing children from changing system settings.

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