Review of Safety Information in Facebook – Internet Safety Series
In this series we take a comprehensive review of the user safety information provided by social networking sites. In this fifth installment of the series we turn our attention to Facebook.
Let’s face it, the internet can be a nasty place
Between predators, malware, explicit content, and other less than well intended content, kids don’t have much of a chance of escaping the worst the internet has to offer.
Fortnite – Should I be worried about my child’s internet safety?
The rise and rise again of Fortnite has been extraordinary, hardly heard of a year ago, it’s now on the lips of every child in the world. But is it really safe?
Internet Safety Talks for Children – 5th, 6th Class (Age 10-12)
For ages 10-12, we chat to classes about both platforms and what they have to be careful of and why these platforms pose a risk for them. Children often create multiple accounts and neglect important privacy settings. Our talks help kids understand the importance of their privacy and why it’s dangerous and “uncool” to showcase their lives online.
Internet Safety Talks for Kids ages 2nd – 4th Class (Age 6-9)
Children are vulnerable, but they are even more vulnerable if they are not equipped with the knowledge to protect themselves.
We explain the importance of friend selection online. Often children accept friend requests from people they don’t know simply because they want to increase their number of friends online.
75% of us, don’t care about our personal internet safety
Former Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe really annoyed
Prime Minister, Theresa May, when she was Home Secretary. She agreed with his stance on cybercrime, but not the way he went about it. He suggested Police would be slow to investigate online security crimes where the individuals failed to take online protection seriously especially having an ‘upto date’ antivirus. He openly backed banks, credit card providers doing the same, not refunding customers losses. She disliked the way he went about it, she’s not so so keen on the other guy in the photo below either.
Internet Safety Tips for Kids – Keeping Kids Safe Online
At BeSecureOnline, we believe that knowledge is power and by informing both yourself and your children of the dangers of the internet – you can help make the internet a safer place.
Internet safety for kids is at the heart of our business. We provide internet safety talks for kids and teens year round and have developed a realistic, fun approach to addressing issues and the dangers the internet often presents.
Internet Safety win over Instagram
Is it possible that the internet is being taken back by a silent majority who is finally making its voice heard, expressing its dismay about internet safety and the shocking content found on some platforms.
Following some menacing threats from the British Government, Health Secretary Matt Hancock pressured Facebook into announcing that Instagram would intervene and take down self-harm content.
Is this the start of something big or simply a cynical defense move?
SnapChat Safety Guidelines – What parents need to know.
Before we dive into our safety guidelines – we’ll briefly explain what SnapChat is and how it works. Don’t worry most parents haven’t the faintest idea what or how it works.
Can Social Media be blamed for high teen suicide rates in the UK?
Social Media and the amount of time we spend online has a greater affect on our lives and mental health than we, as adults, can often comprehend.
Our children have an even less understanding of the impact social media, online bullying and instant gratification has on their day to day lives and overall happiness.