Kids' Safety

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Sharenting and knowing when you’ve shared too much
Are you worried about what’s posted about your kids online? Learn about the dangers of sharenting and how to protect your child’s privacy.
Published: October 23, 2024 ·6 min read
6 mobile gaming scams and how to avoid them
There are risks involved in mobile gaming. But you can avoid the scammers. Learn how.
Published: July 12, 2022 ·2 min read
Will blaring music really damage your ears?
The sheer volume of digital devices in our lives means that we probably use headphones more than any previous generation but are we doing our hearing lasting damage?
Published: July 05, 2022 ·2 min read
Why people are more likely to see online bullying than offline.
Parents want what’s best for their children, and that includes cybersecurity. We have a put together a couple of ideas that can help with that.
Published: April 20, 2022 ·2 min read
5 ways to help protect your kids online, as more people are on lockdown
With more kids locked down at home, parents can help guide their children’s online exposure and behavior. Here’s how.
Published: December 01, 2021 ·3 min read
20 relaxing games for a calmer 2021
Your ultimate guide to relaxing games, including their calming benefits and 20 video game recommendations that’ll help you find peace of mind. | NortonLifeLock
Published: January 29, 2021 ·2 min read
The grey world of key selling: Grey market sites come with many risks
What can happen if you buy a discounted activation key from a grey-market seller? Plenty, and none of it is good. Learn more.
Published: August 09, 2018 ·4 min read
Cyber safety guide for college kids
College is a whole new world. Between the excitement of living on your own, meeting new, interesting people, and picking out classes you actually care about, there are some equally important things to consider while embracing your full-fledged independence.
Published: August 08, 2018 ·4 min read
Cyber safety guide for grade school kids
Help your grade school kid navigate the Internet safely with these online cyber security tips.
Published: August 08, 2018 ·2 min read
Cyber safety guide for school kids
The best way to fight cybercriminals is through education, and that can start at any age. Here are a few tips to help your middle school child explore the Internet freely.
Published: August 08, 2018 ·3 min read
20 internet safety tips and checklist to help families stay safer online
Children today can access more information than any generation before. Because of the Internet they now have a wealth of information that can enrich their lives in new and wondrous ways. But the...
Published: August 08, 2018 ·3 min read
Raising Digital Natives: The Trials, Tribulations And The Experiment
The survey found over three quarters of Aussie kids use the internet unsupervised, and two thirds of parents do not limit access to certain websites and apps
Published: August 08, 2018 ·3 min read
50-plus Twitch extensions every video gamer should know
An overview of Twitch extensions and some essential ones every gamer should know.
Published: August 08, 2018 ·3 min read
A parents’ guide to live-streaming video games: 6 tips you should know
Game streaming comes with several online safety issues. Learn how to help protect your child against these threats.
Published: August 08, 2018 ·3 min read
Video game security: How to stay safer while gaming
Whether you’re a pro gamer, casual player, or parent of a child glued to their PC, if you don’t have device protection, you risk hackers accessing your information while playing online.
Published: August 08, 2018 ·2 min read
The most common threats children face online
Children are among the most active Internet users, and are unfortunately subject to a number of threats. If you allow your children to spend considerable time surfing the web, its important to know...
Published: August 08, 2018 ·3 min read
Cyber safety guide for high school kids
The abundance of technology that helps you with your studies, and adventures can come with possible threats. Learn how to use it safely to your advantage.
Published: August 08, 2018 ·3 min read
Screen time for kids — a guide for monitoring a child’s screen time
Too much “screen time” — the catchall term for time spent using devices, television and video games — can have negative effects on kids.
Published: August 08, 2018 ·3 min read
Mobile phone safety for kids
Do we take the right measures to protect our children against the most common mobile risks? Review these tips to find out how you can help your kids stay safe on their mobile devices.
Published: August 08, 2018 ·3 min read
Top 5 reasons to use parental controls
Parents today are challenged with the pros and cons of giving their child digital freedom. Limiting a child’s access to the Internet could impact their ability to learn and develop. However, the Internet could also expose kids to threats and information far beyond their capacity to handle.
Published: August 08, 2018 ·2 min read
Free in-game currency? It’s probably a scam
Scammers make bogus offers of free in-game currencies to gain access to your gaming account and your credit card or use your machine to mine Bitcoin.
Published: August 08, 2018 ·4 min read
Published: August 08, 2018 ·2 min read
When are kids ready for technology?
Many parents struggle to evaluate how old their children should be to safely surf the Internet, handle instant messaging, use smartphones and set up social networking sites. Learn the steps to introduce technology to your child.
Published: August 08, 2018 ·4 min read
Kids and social media: Online safety tips every parent should know
Social media safety for kids is a concern for parents. Here are a few online safety tips to help teens and parents navigate social media.
Published: August 08, 2018 ·4 min read
Safer Internet Day 2019: Staying Safe Online with the 4Rs
With Safer Internet Day 2019 on today, now is the ideal time to remind parents that one of the best ways to ensure their home is internet-safe is by practicing the 4Rs of cyber safety: Respect, Responsibility, Reasoning, and Resilience.
Published: August 08, 2018 ·4 min read
Published: August 08, 2018 ·4 min read
What is cyberbullying?
Online socializing has good and bad sides to it. While it has opened a whole new dimension of ways to communicate and has added convenience to our lifestyles, it unfortunately has some unpleasant effects, too.
Published: August 08, 2018 ·2 min read
The 5 cyber safety tips every parent should know
Navigating the web comes easy to today's kids of all ages. Learn more about protecting their security online.
Published: August 07, 2018 ·2 min read

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