It can be difficult to protect your children when they play
online, but with Internet
security software their experience can be safe and fun.
A fact says that-:
“More
than 50% of children between the ages of six and nine use the Internet every
day.”
And, like when they are at school or playing games, they
will make decisions and make mistakes.
Keeping children safe on the Internet playground can be
difficult. There are no teachers to monitor them and you cannot supervise them
every minute.
So how can you keep them safe on the internet? Let's see
how you can protect them against the dangers that threaten your children every
day.
Block Inappropriate
Websites
As you might expect, not all websites are suitable for
children. Your child might accidentally stumble upon an inappropriate site
through a simple search or by clicking on a link sent to them by a friend.
How can you keep your kids safe online and protect them without
being overly controlling?
Parental control software may be the answer. Available as a
standalone solution and also in Internet
security packages, the parental control "safe search" feature
blocks inappropriate content. Most also give you comprehensive reports so you
can make sure you know what your child is doing on the internet.
But sometimes it's supposedly safe sites that screw up
virtual games.
Don't Talk
To Strangers
Your child may find it fun to play the latest online game
with friends and communicate with them in chat rooms. But in these chat rooms
there are also cybercriminals, who hide behind an avatar to fool children and
obtain personal information. They can then use this information to steal your
identity and your money.
Using only known games or games from trusted sites can help
protect your child.
But even so, it can be difficult to keep your child safe
online by monitoring who they are talking to online and what they are saying.
Comprehensive total
security software, help prevent your child from sending information, such
as bank account details, names, and addresses, through chat rooms and instant
messages.
But cybercriminals are not the only danger lurking in these
chat rooms. Unfortunately, like in real life, there is also bullying on the
Internet.
Stand Up
To Online Stalkers
On these gaming sites, some participants play simply to
harass and taunt other players. These players are known as cyberbullies.
It is difficult to control and avoid cyberbullying in video
games. In most online games, the moderators try to kick them out, but with so
many players it is difficult to reach each and every one of them.
Again, parental control features can keep your child safe
from internet bullies in the realm of online games. These features monitor who
your child talks to online and allow you to block unwanted contacts. You can
also get alerts if a particular word is used in online communication.
Keep in mind, however, that even with all this protection,
it is still impossible to monitor your child 100% of the time. Innocent-looking
sites can contain malicious links capable of compromising the security of your
entire network.
Beware
Of Virus Downloads
Cybercriminals know that children are looking for free
software, music and games. They also know that children are more likely to
trust links and attachments in emails.
If your child clicks on one of these links, they may
download a virus that compromises the security not only of their PC, but of the
entire network. You can inadvertently do this by simply clicking on a banner ad
while the malware is invisibly loading, compromising your child's Internet
safety.
In any of these cases, the best protection is a good Internet
security package that blocks unsafe links and checks all downloads for
signs of malware. A comprehensive security product will meet these goals for
everyone in your household. You can monitor the entire network from your PC and
adjust the security settings of each computer individually.
Keeping
Kids Safe Online Is Top Priority
Nothing replaces parental guidance on the safety of
children on the Internet. The simple act of talking to your child can go a long
way: teaching him not to automatically click the "Yes" buttons and to
stay away from cyber bullies or potential cybercriminals.
Internet
security software supplement this guidance by monitoring what they do
online and help you ensure that gaming sites are a safe place.
The best comprehensive security products also allow you to
remotely monitor and manage all the computers in your home from your own PC.
It is in the nature of children to play. It is our job to
make sure they are safe in games to the extent possible.
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