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Children and chatbots: What parents should know
As children turn to AI chatbots for answers, advice, and companionship, questions emerge about their safety, privacy, and emotional development
Phil Muncaster • 23 Jan 2026
What parents should know to protect their children from doxxing
Online disagreements among young people can easily spiral out of control. Parents need to understand what’s at stake.
Phil Muncaster • 27 Nov 2025
Minecraft mods: Should you 'hack' your game?
Some Minecraft mods don’t help build worlds – they break them. Here’s how malware can masquerade as a Minecraft mod.
Fabiana Ramírez Cuenca • 16 Oct 2025
Roblox executors: It’s all fun and games until someone gets hacked
You could be getting more than you bargained for when you download that cheat tool promising quick wins
Christian Ali Bravo and Fabiana Ramírez Cuenca • 26 Sep 2025
Don’t let “back to school” become “back to (cyber)bullying”
Cyberbullying is a fact of life in our digital-centric society, but there are ways to push back
Phil Muncaster • 27 Aug 2025
"What happens online stays online" and other cyberbullying myths, debunked
Separating truth from fiction is the first step towards making better parenting decisions. Let’s puncture some of the most common misconceptions about online harassment.
Phil Muncaster • 21 Aug 2025
How the always-on generation can level up its cybersecurity game
Digital natives are comfortable with technology, but may be more exposed to online scams and other threats than they think
Phil Muncaster • 12 Aug 2025
Kids behaving badly online? Here's what parents can do
By taking time to understand and communicate the impact of undesirable online behavior, you can teach your kids an invaluable set of life lessons for a new digital age
Phil Muncaster • 05 Mar 2025
Gaming or gambling? Lifting the lid on in-game loot boxes
The virtual treasure chests and other casino-like rewards inside your children’s games may pose risks you shouldn’t play down
Tomáš Foltýn • 13 Feb 2025