How to easily secure your smartphone
Most people these days have a smartphone. These phones are actually no longer just mobile phones, in reality they are powerful mobile computers with several GB RAM, multicore CPUs and many GB storage. Despite…
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Conclusion: The Ultimate Parent Guide for Protecting Your Child on the Internet
There are lots of different technical tools available out there to help keep your kids safe online. These vary from VPNs and antivirus software to internet filters and parental controls. But none of these are really…
Online predators: The Ultimate Parent Guide for Protecting Your Child on the Internet
In our last section, we take a look at the darkest and scariest online threat of all: online child predators. According to the US Department of Justice, 13% of young people with internet access have been…
Viewing inappropriate content online: The Ultimate Parent Guide for Protecting Your Child on the Internet
Because the internet is so open and public, it is also a place where kids can stumble upon content intended for adults, content which they may find upsetting, confusing or distressing. “Inappropriate content” can mean…
Privacy and information security: The Ultimate Parent Guide for Protecting Your Child on the Internet
As parents, we are most concerned about the effect of the online world on our children’s emotional and physical wellbeing. Children are susceptible to information security threats that can cause financial harm. These are the…
Cyberbullying: The Ultimate Parent Guide for Protecting Your Child on the Internet
Our children’s lives have moved online. Unfortunately, their bullies have moved online too. Cyberbullying is frequently in the news, with reports of teen suicides due to online harassment. Cyberbullying occurs across all of the platforms…
Social media: The Ultimate Parent Guide for Protecting Your Child on the Internet
While the format has changed, parents have worried about their kids’ TV shows and video games for years. Social media, on the other hand, is a new worry to add to your plate. Social media usage…
Gaming consoles and online games: The Ultimate Parent Guide for Protecting Your Child on the Internet
According to the NPD group, 91% of American children aged two to 17 play video games. Gaming consoles have long been a focus of fear and concern for many parents. With so many games featuring violent…
Streaming content and smart TVs: The Ultimate Parent Guide for Protecting Your Child on the Internet
We like to think back to a time when the whole family gathered around the TV to watch something wholesome together. (In reality, many of us probably had a TV in our rooms, and spent…
Mobile phones and apps: The Ultimate Parent Guide for Protecting Your Child on the Internet
According to consumer research by Influence Central, the average age that children get their first smartphone is 10 years old. Giving your child a smartphone comes with numerous benefits. A phone is an excellent safety…