ESET: One in three people using the internet is a childhowever, for small browsers the internet is still an environment full of significant risks.
Especially when they spend a lot of time on social media, children may have to deal with malware and phishing, to theft of personal data and on-line bullying.
Since it is practically impossible for a parent to ban or restrict the use of social media in their children, it can at least educate them to be careful. THE ESET has compiled four basic guidelines for parents who are concerned about their children's exposure to social media and are looking for effective ways of educating and supervising them.
Let's look at ESET's instructions:
Correct bases for responsible use of the Internet. The initial explorations that children do in dianetwork should be done under the supervision of parents, with tips and guidance that help them develop critical thinking and make better use of the internet. It is helpful for children to know from an early age that they need to think before pressing any link or button and that they need to be wary of people they do not know.
Dialogue and good example. Responsible use can be taught by the right example of parents: being careful about how we behave online, remembering that any action online leaves traces, that anything shared or published can potentially stay there forever, and how important it is to protect data us with correct passwords. Cultivating dialogue is also very important, because it gives children the opportunity to openly discuss their concerns with parents.
Making technology an ally. The technology itself offers a range of tools that can significantly shield children. Initially, parents need to ensure that the basic safeguards are in place on the devices used by children, that is, the necessary systems and software updates are installed. Also, creating user accounts with special settings and restrictions specifically for children and using parental control tools are designed to help children use the Internet safely and productively. Finally, installing a reliable security suite will greatly help to strengthen cyber defense.
Using social media safely. Default privacy settings on social media do not guarantee the safety of any user, much less a child. Parents therefore need to invest time in setting them up and explaining to children whether their information will be made public, and if so, what it will be. Great gravity so is using correct passwords: children should use unique and strong passwords – at least 10 characters, with upper and lower case letters, a number and a special symbol such as # or @ – and not reveal them to anyone, not even their best friend. Most popular social media also allow for two-factor verification, which goes a long way toward protecting your account.
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