- Limit your Facebook profile to your friends only.
- Accept online friend requests only from people you already know, and like, and trust.
- Only upload things you are happy for the whole world to see, including your parents, friends and even your enemies.
- Never give out your address or agree to meet in person someone you’ve “met” online.
- Set a password lock on your phone or any other device you use, and make sure it locks automatically when you aren’t using it.
- Don’t click on suspicious-looking links.
- Tell your friends in person if you receive unusual messages from them. (Someone could have stolen their passwords.)
- Always log out – don’t leave any account open when you go away from your computer, phone or other device.
- Don’t pick easy passwords – mix up letters, numbers and funny characters so other people can’t guess what you chose.
- If you see something upsetting, or dangerous, or dishonest, speak up! Tell a parent or a teacher.
Tips for being secure in today's digital world, and keeping your kids safe online as well.
Friday, October 26, 2018
Top 10 ways of keeping kids safe online
Sophos is a security company in the UK that offers up some great security awareness content. Below is a list of ten short and simple tips to share with your children. For more information, see https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2014/02/11/safer-internet-day-dont-be-an-online-sheep-our-top-10-tips-help-you-think-before-you-act/.
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