Kids online


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Talking to children about the internet: A kid’s perspective

Talking to children about the internet: A kid’s perspective

Talking to children about the internet: A kid’s perspective

A 14-year-old shares his thoughts about technology and the potential privacy and security implications of the internet

André Lameiras01 Jun 2022


Teenage cybercrime: How to stop kids from taking the wrong path

Teenage cybercrime: How to stop kids from taking the wrong path

Teenage cybercrime: How to stop kids from taking the wrong path

It’s never too late to prevent children from being dragged to the dark side and to ensure their skills are a force for good

Phil Muncaster22 Feb 2022


Instagram and teens: A quick guide for parents to keep their kids safe

Instagram and teens: A quick guide for parents to keep their kids safe

Instagram and teens: A quick guide for parents to keep their kids safe

How can you help your kids navigate Instagram safely? Here are a few tips to help you protect their privacy on the app.

Amer Owaida04 Jan 2022


This holiday season, give your children the gift of cybersecurity awareness

This holiday season, give your children the gift of cybersecurity awareness

This holiday season, give your children the gift of cybersecurity awareness

Don't leave your kids to their own devices – give them a head start with staying safe online instead

Tony Anscombe22 Dec 2021


5 tips for parents for a cybersecure Halloween

5 tips for parents for a cybersecure Halloween

5 tips for parents for a cybersecure Halloween

What are some of the key dangers faced by children online and how can you help protect them from the ghosts, ghouls and goblins creeping on the internet?

Amer Owaida28 Oct 2021


A parent’s guide to smartphone security

A parent’s guide to smartphone security

A parent’s guide to smartphone security

Smartphones are kids’ trusty companions both in- and outside the classroom, and as they return to their desks, we’ve prepared some handy tips on how to keep their devices secure.

Amer Owaida03 Sep 2021


5 common scams targeting teens – and how to stay safe

5 common scams targeting teens – and how to stay safe

5 common scams targeting teens – and how to stay safe

From knock-off designer products to too-good-to-be-true job offers, here are five common schemes fraudsters use to trick teenagers out of their money and sensitive data

Amer Owaida01 Jun 2021


Fantastic passwords and where your children can find them

Fantastic passwords and where your children can find them

Fantastic passwords and where your children can find them

How witches, wizards and superheroes can help your kids stay safe from cyber-villains, plus other parenting hacks to encourage your children to use secure passwords

Amer Owaida06 May 2021


How ESET’s work on SafetyNet® helps protect children online

How ESET’s work on SafetyNet® helps protect children online

How ESET’s work on SafetyNet® helps protect children online

For over a decade, ESET and the San Diego Police Foundation have been working together to help keep children safe from online threats

Amer Owaida05 Mar 2021