April 22 through April 26, TechTV takes an in-depth look at how technology may be making our lives less safe.

Technology has made many aspects of our lives faster, easier, and more convenient. Unfortunately, it's done the same thing for criminals.

From hacking to identity theft, from online scams to high tech terrorism, modern technology has helped create the tools bad guys use to commit crimes that did not even exist a few decades ago.

However, you can protect yourself. To find out how to keep yourself safe from viruses, scams, high tech thieves, and other digital dangers, be sure to watch "When Technology Attacks Week" on TechTV April 22-28.

Highlights include:

From 'CyberCrime' -- Information violation
"CyberCrime" looks into the dangers of having your personal information available online. Just how much of a threat is cyberstalking and identity theft, and what can you do to protect yourself? Watch "CyberCrime" on Tuesday, April 23, at 9 p.m. Eastern to find out.

See the "CyberCrime" April calendar

From 'The Screen Savers' -- Hanging out with hackers
Patrick and Leo sit down to talk with notorious high tech trespassers Kevin Mitnick, Kevin Poulsen, and John Draper. See them Monday, April 22, at 7 p.m. Eastern on "The Screen Savers."

From 'Call for Help' -- Cellphone dangers
A cellphone expert visits "Call for Help" to explain whether or not your mobile phone can threaten your health. Be sure to watch "Call for Help" on Friday, April 26, at 5 p.m. Eastern.

From 'Tech Live'

  • April 22 -- PainStation: Gaming Till It Hurts

    Tech Live takes an exclusive test-drive of the infamous game console that lets you inflict pain on your opponents.

  • April 23 -- Predicting Tornadoes

    A look inside the National Severe Storms Laboratory's mobile truck that will go into the heart of deadly storms to give scientists better information about what make tornadoes tick.

  • April 24 -- 'Gigabyte': A Hacker's Story

    An exclusive interview with the 17 year-old female hacker who launched a new worm that targets Microsoft's .Net Web services.

  • April 25 -- Identity Theft

    Techniques that thieves use, how the Web has created a bigger hunting ground for the crime, and what you can do to protect yourself.

  • April 26 -- Cyber Sex Addiction

    How do people get hooked and what are the treatment options?



From 'Fresh Gear' -- Spy gadgets
The "Fresh Gear" team takes a look at the latest in infrared cameras, night-vision goggles, listening devices, and other high tech spy gear. See gadgets that would make James Bond drool, Wednesday, April 24, at 9 p.m. Eastern on "Fresh Gear."

"Fresh Gear" will also examine biometric identification, home security, and more.

From 'Audio File' -- Napster's offspring
Napster may be a goner, but plenty of file-swapping services continue to thrive. Can the music industry shut down the last known survivors of the free music era? Find out on "Audio File," Thursday, April 25, at 9 p.m. Eastern.

Giveaways and more

TechTV will be giving away loads of cool gear throughout the 2002 Technology Festival. "When Technology Attacks Week" will showcase tons of other exciting and frightening stories between April 22 and 28.

"Extended Play" will address the issue of videogame violence, "CyberCrime" will tackle the threat of Internet revenge, "Call for Help" will offer tips for protecting yourself from online scams, "Fresh Gear" will go on a mission with the Air Force's Special Ops unit, and "The Screen Savers" will feature Roger Ebert, Pauly Shore, and legendary rock band, Chicago.

Find out everything on each show.
CyberCrime
Extended Play
Fresh Gear

"When Technology Attacks Week" runs April 22-28.