Child safety topics

Is your child being cyberbullied? These are the red flags

Is your child moody or do they pretend to be sick just to avoid school? Puberty, exams or laziness are not the only reasons that might be behind such behaviour. Cyberbullying (harassment that takes place in the digital space), can be another cause with possibly far-reaching real-life consequences. Unfortunately, not every parent can distinguish common teenage issues from the red flags raised by cyberbullying.

How to deal with cyberbullying

ANIMALIA – Cyberbullying

Elias Between Two Worlds - Ep. 3 - Cyberbullying

Sharenting. Making choices that shape the future identity of your children

“Mom, why don't you ask me first if you can put my photo on Facebook?”

Identity theft affects children too – and it can store up financial problems for them in adulthood

Our cybersecurity colleagues at ESET are occasionally asked to consult on a specific scenario. Friends or family members typically seek advice regarding the impersonation of a child or young adult that they know. Such cases are normally examples of identity theft.

The double-edged sword of social media

Over the past few years, social media has become a ubiquitous part of the lives of children and teens. Using various digital platforms is second nature for these so-called digital natives, be it for staying connected with friends, sharing opinions and interests, or keeping up-to-date with favorite celebrities.

ANIMALIA – Oversharing on social media

Online predator busted after being intercepted by tech-savvy mom

Being a tech-savvy parent is one way to make your child’s online experience more secure. An example of online grooming surfaced a while ago in Colonie, New York, when a watchful mom uncovered and helped to arrest an online predator.

How to protect your kids from online predators

The Internet is a vast source of information for all of us, and naturally some people use that information for good, and some for ill, like “grooming” and stalking children. What can you as a parent, teacher, or other concerned adult do to protect kids against online predators and solicitation?

ANIMALIA – Fake profiles & Online predators

Elias Between Two Worlds - Ep. 6 - Online Predators

What can you do to help your children avoid the pitfalls of downloading?

On the surface, the internet seems to offer anything and everything you might need – on demand and free. Children and teens especially enjoy the benefits of being able to download any song, film, book, computer program or app they want. However, even the internet has its limitations.

Safe downloading

ANIMALIA – Illegal downloading

Elias Between Two Worlds - Ep. 2 - Downloading

Staying safe during online gaming

Does your young gamer play it safe? Six tips that will keep them well-protected

Twenty years ago, playing a game with players from the other side of the globe was just a dream. For today’s kids, this is the reality that is only a few clicks away. But cooperating or competing with complete strangers, who children know only by their nicknames, carries its risks.

ANIMALIA – Online gaming

Elias Between Two Worlds – Ep. 10 - Online gaming