What’s your attitude to parental controls?
Nobody said parenting was easy, but in the digital age it comes with a whole slew of new challenges. How do parents view the role of parental monitoring in children's online safety?
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Smart tech gifts: How to keep your kids and family safe
Cyberthreats can take the fun out of connected gadgets – here's how to make sure your children enjoy the tech without putting themselves or their family at risk
Child abductors may use social media to lure victims, FBI warns
School closings and more screen time can ultimately put children at an increased risk of being kidnapped by strangers they met online
TikTok Family Pairing: Curate your children’s content and more
With TikTok being all the rage especially with teens, we look at a feature that gives parents greater control over how their children interact with the app
Raising children in the social media limelight? Pause before you post
How (over)sharing your children’s triumphs and antics with the world may impact their immediate and distant future – and how to reduce the risks of ‘sharenting’
3 things to discuss with your kids before they join social media
What are some of the key things your children should know about before they make their first foray into social media?
The pitfalls of being an influencer: What parents should know and do
Does your child dream of becoming a YouTube or Instagram celebrity? The influencer lifestyle is not as picture-perfect as it may seem.
Cyberbullying: How is it different from face‑to‑face bullying?
The digital age has added a whole new dimension to hurtful behavior, and we look at some of the key features that set in-person and online bullying apart
Digital addiction: How to get your children off their screens
What are some of the common signs that your children may be screen addicts and what can you do to limit their screen time?
Facebook now lets parents monitor their children’s chats
The feature is part of expanded parental controls on the Messenger Kids app aimed at children under 13
How to spot if your child is a victim of cyberbullying
What are some of the most common warning signs that your child is experiencing online harassment?
Safe downloading habits: What to teach your kids
Even if you are careful about what you download, chances are your children will be less cautious. Here’s how you can help them – and your entire family – stay safe.
Cyberbullying: What schools and teachers can do
How schools and educators can address and help prevent abusive behavior on the internet
Stop Cyberbullying Day: Advice for victims and witnesses
A comprehensive list of some of the online resources available to victims, their families and friends
More curious, less cautious: Protecting kids online
How we can help protect a generation for which digital is the way of the world?
A generation of connected kids
Speaking as a parent and security expert, Tony Anscombe looks at the challenges, advantages and opportunities that connected kids are exposed to.
Child safety: An unexpected radio interview
David Harley, talking about child safety and security in (and yet not in) the South Atlantic.
At what age should kids be able to access online services?
In this article, ESET's Miguel Ángel Mendoza asks: "At what age should kids be able to access online services?"
Finland – hope in the fight against cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is an issue causing havoc in schools across the world, but a Finnish scheme created in 2009 is making a big difference.
Do you know if your child is being cyberbullied? These are the red flags
As June 17th is Stop Cyberbullying Day, we have prepared a list of indicators that can help parents recognize whether their offspring is being cyberbullied.