SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A comprehensive web
access portal specially designed for children under 10 is now
available for first time users, MouseMail.com, a product of Safe
Communications, Inc. (OTC: SGTB), the leading provider of
technology safety applications for children, announced today. The
service protects kids from online bullies and predators, a serious
threat as outlined in a recent study showing that one million
children under 13 were harassed or bullied on Facebook in the last
year and more than five million Facebook users were under the age
of 10.
"The Internet opens a lot of doors for children to learn and
grow, but it unfortunately also makes them vulnerable to bullies
and online predators," said John
Venners, president and CEO of Safe Communications Inc.
"The Consumer Reports study identifies the problem.
MouseMail.com is the solution."
Safe Communications recently developed MouseMail.com, a free
application that allows parents to filter their child's email and
text messages for inappropriate language that is indicative of
cyberbullying and/or sexting. The system blocks any outside users
from contacting the child and allows communication to flow freely
between approved users.
MouseMail.com may also alert parents to questionable Facebook
content that indicates potential problems. When something is posted
to a child's Facebook page, the child automatically receives an
email notification with the posting in it. If the child is a
MouseMail.com member using their MouseMail.com email address, the
email with derogatory content will be diverted to the parent,
alerting them to the posting to any sexual content or threats to
the child, potentially before the child is even aware of it.
A Consumer Reports study released May
10 found that 7.5 million children under 13 years old have
Facebook accounts, even though underage use is a violation of the
site's terms of service. More than 5 million users were under age
10.
"Children are discovering the Internet at younger and younger
ages," said Venners. "It's virtually impossible – and potentially
destructive – to try to prevent them from using the Internet at
all. The key is to teach safe surfing and networking habits from
the very beginning and keep lines of communication open so parents
are aware of any potential problems as or before they arise."
The study recommended several steps parents can take to protect
their kids on Facebook, including monitoring the child's account by
becoming their "friend" or having the account deleted entirely,
because users under 13-years-old are in violation of Facebook's
terms of service. It also stressed the importance of creating safe
environments in which they can learn safe surfing habits.
About Safe Communications Inc.
Safe Communications Inc. operates MouseMail.com, which provides
children a safe place to interact with progressive technology and
social media. MouseMail provides early detection that warns parents
of potential abuse and inappropriate content shared and received
through electronic devices, such as cell phones, and social
networking tools, such as email, text messaging and Facebook.
The system is designed to enhance the quality and frequency of
day-to-day communications among family members, offering useful
tools such as calendars and task lists in addition to security
measures for children. MouseMail.com allows children to experience
the advantages of advanced technology while protecting them from
potential online threats.
www.SafeCommunications.com
SOURCE Safe Communications Inc.