Digital Smarts - Internet Safety Software That May Not Be Safe

In an effort to protect families from digital threats, law enforcement agencies across country have been endorsing and distributing software called ComputerCOP. The program claims to help parents monitor their childrens’ online computer use and protect against predators, however a recent investigation has found that the software has severe security flaws that could be putting sensitive information at risk. The Electronic Frontier Foundation reports that the software includes a keylogging feature that transmits keystrokes to a third party. Even worse, the information is transmitted without encryption, exposing passwords and other sensitive data to attackers. If you need to remove this software from your computer, you can follow these directions on the EFF site.