Tag: teens

“Mom, don’t embarrass me!” – What do children think of their parents’ netiquette?

October 11, 2023

Helping children navigate the realm of appropriate and secure online behavior has become a daily responsibility for parents in today’s digital age. But let’s turn the tables for a moment! We asked children: “What insights would you offer your parents regarding their own online habits? Is there anything they should change?” The answers we gathered … More “Mom, don’t embarrass me!” – What do children think of their parents’ netiquette?

Protecting teens from sextortion: What parents should know

September 28, 2022

Online predators increasingly trick or coerce youth into sharing explicit videos and photos of themselves before threatening to post the content online. The digital world has provided countless opportunities for youngsters that their parents never experienced. It helped kids stay in touch with each other during the dark days of pandemic-era lockdowns. And now that … More Protecting teens from sextortion: What parents should know

Instagram and teens: A quick guide for parents to keep their kids safe

January 4, 2022

How can you help your kids navigate Instagram safely? Here are a few tips to help you protect their privacy on the app. While many teens have recently been captivated by other social media apps du jour, most notably TikTok, Instagram continues to hold its own among young internet users. Indeed, children aged 13-17 make up eight … More Instagram and teens: A quick guide for parents to keep their kids safe

Enable Ghost Mode in Snapchat NOW if you want to keep your location private

June 27, 2017

Hands up. I admit it. I’m not really of the Snapchat generation. Somehow or another I manage to make my way through daily life without feeling the need to chat with online friends through the incredibly popular (apart from in my house) smartphone app. Frankly, I’m worried – rightly or wrongly – that there might … More Enable Ghost Mode in Snapchat NOW if you want to keep your location private

Millennials: Meet the next generation of cybersecurity

June 26, 2017

Millennials, the name given to the demographic cohort born, roughly speaking, between 1980 and 2000, are members of what is now the largest living generation. As they mature into 20 and 30-something professionals, they are taking over the helm from their parents across all sectors. But with a predicted shortage of 1.8 million workers within … More Millennials: Meet the next generation of cybersecurity