Online Safety Tips Send Kids Back to School with Cyber Security

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01 Nov 2020

For more check out a http 3A 2F 2Fwww enjoysaferinternet com 2F a Educate your kids on the dangers of sharing information and use training tools and parental controls to show them only the good sides of the internet Hi this is Alison Rhodes and I'm here today to share some key topics to discuss with your family about online security and privacy You have a busy schedule but it's never too late to start talking with your kids about how to stay safe on the internet I'm going to share three of the most important topics to discuss with your family First your household ground rules Second how to safely use social media And third the importance of protecting personal information You should set ground rules for your family's internet usage communicate these rules to your children and consistently enforce them It begins with education Explain the impact of over-sharing information on the internet and how malicious software attacks computers in various forms negatively affecting their enjoyment of the computer's features A clean system means faster internet more memory for apps and no interruptions for games and movies There are great interactive training tools online that you can share with them too like ESET's complimentary Cybersecurity Training Teach your kids about the importance of thinking before clicking to help them avoid suspicious links and websites Make sure you have antivirus software like ESET Smart Security With parental control features to show them only the good side of the internet by blocking entire categories such as gambling or pornography as well as specific websites ESET also offers the Parental Control feature designed to help keep your kids safe from inappropriate websites Most kids spend time engaging with the world and their friends through social media Sites like Facebook and Twitter allow them to share their interests photos and videos Explain the risks of social media to your kids Scams cyber bullying and identity theft are real threats when using these sites Make sure they know to tell you if they encounter any inappropriate messages or aggressive people online Encourage your kids not to share too much personal information when using social media sites and to never post their phone number email or home address Instruct them to never accept a chat from a stranger and always think before they click Sometimes you won't see the threat coming and this is why an antivirus solution is so important The best approach to cybersecurity is a combination of technology and awareness There are some simple steps you can walk your kids through to make their profiles more secure First find out what information is visible to the public and run a scan of your kid's profile and their friends' profiles for malicious links using specialized security software like ESET's free Social Media Scanner Your kids can modify the security settings on their accounts to hide information from people that they haven't verified as friends and they can untag themselves from posts and photos they don't want everyone to see Social media and antivirus tools help you and your family enjoy the full benefit of the internet more safely Your identity could not be more personal or important to protect Cybercriminals will use many methods to gain access to your personal information some more obvious than others One of the most common is called phishing What is phishing A scam that baits users with false claims You or your kids could be tricked into clicking a malicious link or sharing sensitive information To fight phishing teach your family to look out for strange messages or links and download anti-virus software like ESET Smart Security with antiphishing technology that blocks dangerous links and prevents viruses from infecting your computer You and your kids share your lives on the internet You use online tools to connect with friends and family to learn work and play It's an important part of life and online safety is more crucial than ever I've shared some points to help you talk about computer security with your kids setting ground rules safely using social media and the dangers of identity theft I hope it's been useful This is Alison Rhodes with ESET saying so long