The bullying children experience today is very different of generations past. The cyber-powered attacks that happen to the individual in the social network (texting, social media and video games), can shape their perceptions into a reality of pain and isolation that seem impossible to survive. Mental health issues for modern youth are a growing, which makes cyber-bullying a serious concern. “Video gaming, mobile phones, and internet usage needs to be understood for what it is - exciting technology that will continue to enhance our lives, but also enticing technology whose dark side provides an escape mechanism that isolates our children and compounds mental illness,” Scott said. “We need to de-stigmatize mental illness so we can recognize and treat it effectively."

In the network culture, trust is fast becoming a “currency” as the sting of harassment, fraud and deception impact lives in profound ways. The typical headlines are cyberbullying and pedophile seduction of children.

And then there are bad actors after your money, as illustrated by the FBI news yesterday about Operation Broken Trust.

The FBI Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force announced the largest investment fraud sweep in the United States concluded with 231 cases involving …