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Protecting teens from sextortion: What parents should know

Protecting teens from sextortion: What parents should know

Protecting teens from sextortion: What parents should know

Online predators increasingly trick or coerce youth into sharing explicit videos and photos of themselves before threatening to post the content online

Phil Muncaster28 Sep 2022


5 tips to help children navigate the internet safely

5 tips to help children navigate the internet safely

5 tips to help children navigate the internet safely

The online world provides children with previously unimagined opportunities to learn and socialize, but it also opens them up to a range of hazards. How can you steer kids toward safe internet habits?

André Lameiras23 Sep 2022


Toys behaving badly: How parents can protect their family from IoT threats

Toys behaving badly: How parents can protect their family from IoT threats

Toys behaving badly: How parents can protect their family from IoT threats

It pays to do some research before taking a leap into the world of internet-connected toys

Phil Muncaster08 Sep 2022


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