Children how are on the Internet: How to keep them safe
Tips from cyber security experts on how to teach your child to behave safely online
When your child was still small, you taught him basic safety rules: look to the side before crossing the street, don't talk to strangers, don't touch a hot stove, etc. Now that she's a teenager, you're still concerned about her safety. But now you are paying attention on it and you get involve to other things. For example, if she spends a lot of time online, you can teach her how to avoid online dangers. And the following these 4 tips will help you in this.
- Avoid scams online
You may think that your children are still too young to be victims of cybercriminals. But cyber security experts say that's what online scammers want you to think. Often, personal data theft, your banks cards details, etc. occurs precisely from the accounts of children and teenagers.
Explain to children how important it is to keep personal data confidential on the Internet. Tell your child that if a name, address or any other personal information is required to register in an online game or social network, they should let you know. Also, get a modern antivirus software on your computer - this will protect your personal data which you have stored on your computer.
- Avoid cyberbullying
Experts say that cyberbullying (or cyberbullying) is the most common threat children face online. Children and teenagers who are bullied online often feel depressed, anxious and isolated from society. Fortunately, there are various email and messenger applications (such as Block Sender, etc.) that block unwanted messages from people you or your child do not want to correspond with.
The application can also be configured to block messages or emails that contain certain words or phrases. That way, if someone wants to bully your child by sending them a message, the child simply won't see them.
In addition, the application allows you to block letters and messages that come from certain IP addresses. This can be beneficial because if the attacker doesn't get a response from their victim, they can try again from a different account or email address.
- Avoid accidentally downloading viruses
Children and teenagers are sometimes too naive. They click on advertising links offering a free game download or a cash prize. If your child mindlessly clicks on such links, remind them of the saying that free cheese is only in the mousetrap.
If your child is too young to understand this, teach them to ask your permission before clicking on a link. Explain that this can lead to computer viruses and malware. They can crash your computer. If the child understands that due to his actions, both he and the whole family can be left without a computer, he will behave more carefully on the Internet.
- Do not succumb to temptation
The Internet is a very good source of information and entertainment everybody these days connected to. But he also has a dark side. In order for a teenager not to visit sites with dubious content, experts advise placing the computer in a room where someone is often present. Install parental control programs and blockers on the computer to be sure that the child does not visit questionable sites. Tell your child about what you can and can't do on the Internet. Together with her, discuss the rules of online behaviour and agree that the child will follow them.
Follow these four tips - and you can teach your child to behave more carefully on the Internet.
