With the prevalence of technology, it is common for children to spend time on the internet. Despite its many benefits, there are dangers which seek to exploit and harm your child. This website covers a range of topics, which is either a danger or a tool which can be used to keep your child safe. There are also other external resources, such as videos and games at the end of the page.
With news being spread easily online, it is easy for less reputable sites to post misleading information. It is important for children to identify fake news so they are not misled.
People are prone to oversharing online, especially when they believe they are among friends. When disagreements arise, some may doxx as a form of revenge.
Online gaming allows children to spend time with their friends while in different physical locations. However, there are various threats children may face.
Malware can infect devices unknowingly, resulting in a loss of data and privacy. Attackers can spy on their victims, tracking them across websites and stealing login information.
MFA improves the security of an account, making it more difficult for attackers to gain access to your child’s accounts, even if they have the login details.
Weak passwords are easy to figure ou, giving attackers access to your information. A strong password is key to keeping your accounts safe, and is very easy to make.
Attackers use social engineering to trick victims into giving up information, giving attackers access to their accounts. The way attackers obtain information is becoming more discreet.
Your child may use social media to communicate with friends and share about their lives. However, your child may be a target of predators who seek to exploit them.
Think you know it all? Test your knowledge with these games! These games come from external websites, collated for easy reference and access.
The following games were created by Texas A&M University, Division of Information Technology. It covers a range of topics, from general cyber practices to identifying phishing emails.
Spoofy is a game created for Finnish primary school students to teach them about cybersecurity. For more information, a downloadable PDF is available on their website.
Reality Check is a game made by MediaSmarts, Canada's Center for Media and Digital Literacy. Along with many other resources, this game helps your child better identify fake news and clickbait.
Interland is part of an internet safety program for kids, aged 8 to 12, created by Google, with four different worlds, each emphasizing a different topic, such as phishing or managing cyberbullying.
Cybersecurity Agency (CSA) has launched a campaign, SG Cyber Safe, with resources for students in the form of a comic book series. Additionally, CSA has a series of videos to raise awareness about cybersecurity.
Kaspersky also has a few educational courses to teach you about various dangers and how to stay safe online.