It is important that steps are taken to make the online experience safer for kids since they are increasingly accessing the internet for their classes and other activities and are in greater danger of falling prey to malicious scam or hacking attempt
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Safer Internet Day is observed to promote a safer online world. The day will be marked on 8 February this year. This year marks the 19th edition of Safer Internet Day.
The day is aimed at making the web a better and safer place, especially for children. In recent times, cyberbullying, doxxing, phishing and other malicious activities have skyrocketed. Furthermore, since children across the globe are increasingly accessing the internet for their classes and other activities, they are in greater danger of falling prey to some malicious scam or hacking attempt.
This Safer Internet Day, here are some tips you can use to make your children safe, while they are online:
1. Protect their digital identities through strong passwords: Encourage children to keep strong passwords, which contain a mix of capital letters, small letters, numbers and special characters.
2. Advise them against giving out personal details online: Encourage…
