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Think again before posting holiday travel plans on social media

Sharing updates about holiday vacations and other trips is one of the most common social media activities, but it may be a chancy one. Sharing your travel information publicly may be dangerous to your security – someone might plan a robbery based on knowledge of when you won’t be at home.

If you have young children, start their digital training early

Nowadays, children are drawn to their devices. If your children frequently access the internet, it’s best to begin training them early on about staying safe and avoiding threats. The more familiar they become now, the better their digital habits will be in the future. Children are more vulnerable to cyber attacks and phishing scams because […]

Setup child computer safety rules

Make sure your child knows the boundaries of what she is allowed to do on the computer and warn about inherent dangers. These boundaries should be appropriate for the child’s age, knowledge, and maturity, but they may include rules about how long she is allowed to be on the computer, what sites she is allowed […]

Talk to your child about in-game currency

A large majority of modern online video games feature both in-game and premium currency. The difference between the two is that premium currency costs real-world money, and several of them make it possible to purchase this currency with the click of a button. Talk to your child before playing an online game and make sure […]

Report harassment and spam while gaming online

Playing games online with friends can be a great time, but not everyone likes to follow the rules. Be sure to report harassment, whether via messages or voice chat, and mark any spam messages as well to mitigate security risks for yourself and the rest of the online community. Developers should take swift action to […]

Enable parental controls on game consoles

Parental controls on game consoles prevent children from viewing content that isn’t suitable for them and can also limit their play time. But what isn’t often mentioned is that parental controls can prevent children from accessing your payment information as well as making accidental purchases. Parental controls can be accessed in the settings menu of […]