Despite open borders, regional variations persist when it comes to malware distribution – and demonstrating good security habits. Take a five-country boost to your security on Safer Internet Day. Is the distribution of malware influenced by borders? Geography plays a continuing role in determining what types of malware people are exposed to but these country […]
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Security on a computer can be summarized as a two-way street: First, keeping the bad things from coming in and harming the device (like ransomware or viruses). Second, keeping news about your private life – with data, activities, and financial information – from leaving your device and falling into the wrong hands.
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Learn how to boost your Facebook privacy on Safer Internet Day with our excellent cheat sheet. It’ll work to your advantage now and in the future.
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Each country has its own initiatives for protecting kids online. In the UK, for example, we have “Active Choice” which makes adult content opt-in rather than opt out. But I believe, that around the world, parents should be the first line of defense and guidance for our kids.
When we talk about children spending time online, it’s important to remember that our children do not have what we term ‘digital lives’. Technology is normal to them and part of growing up in today’s world.
I often hear parents raise concerns about how much time their children spend online and on devices. Generally I observe that they are equally guilty of this digital overindulgence. As ever, children mimic their parents’ behavior.
AVG Digital Diaries research last year examined how the Internet is having an impact on how quickly kids grow up. Our findings showed that children are increasingly interacting with digital devices,and 42% of the parents polled by AVG said that they are concerned that their child spends too much time on devices, and a similar number (43%) said they were worried their child didn’t spend enough time outside.
So who is responsible for the time our kids spend online? I believe that parents are, yet 42% of them say they are concerned about it.
As Safer Internet Day has just passed, I challenge the 42% in our survey last year to take charge of the technology in their homes and to correct the balance.
You might not be popular today but introducing other life skills is a good thing to do. Remember, technology is not a babysitter!
We’ve put together more statistics from the AVG Digital Diaries research in this infographic below.
It’s also united me with Maddie Moate, a presenter and YouTube Educator who I had the pleasure of working with last year during the NSPCC / Child Helpline International Youth Shadow Conference.
To mark Safer Internet Internet Day, Maddie and I thought it would be great to discuss and raise awareness of some of the key issues – and potential solutions – to ensure everyone can enjoy a safer Internet experience at home, or when out and about.
In this short video below you’ll hear us discuss how parents can make sure the family is protected online, safer practices when using social media, ways to broach the subject of online safety with your children and much more.
You can find us both on Twitter too – @tonyatavg & @maddiemoate
Technology has made it easier than ever before for extended families to connect with loved ones.
According to our most recent AVG Digital Diaries study among Boomers and Seniors, half of those surveyed who have grandchildren feel technology makes it easier to communicate with them.
They are utilizing email (50%), texting (40%), and video conferencing tools like Skype (35%) –to communicate over all distances.
As we celebrate Safer Internet Day around the globe, it is also encouraging to see that the grandparents we surveyed are also taking an active role creating a safer Internet for their grandchildren.
In our survey, we clearly noted grandparents are weighing in and contributing to safer Internet habits for young family members.
The research shows that one in two grandparents are vocal in encouraging their grandchildren to:
Grandparent have recognized that today’s children and grandchildren face a vastly more connected world than the one they knew growing up and this is reflected in the advice that they told us they were sharing.
Among the prominent advice being administered by grandparents:
Importantly, grandparents also advised for their grandchildren not to spend too much time online (44%). As easy as technology makes staying in touch — there is no substitute for real life.
All the more reason for families, and all of us really, to consider factoring in some regular—and positive—digital time-out. What better place to start than tonight at the dinner table?
Here’s to a better and safer Internet for our children, grandchildren, and all of us –today and everyday.
This blog has been written by the Anti-Bullying Alliance, a part of The Children’s Bureau charity in the UK. To celebrate Safer Internet Day 2015, AVG has teamed up with the Anti-Bullying Alliance to create a graphic designed to help anyone who may be experiencing cyberbullying.
It seems like a lifetime ago but many of us at the Anti-Bullying Alliance can still remember a pre-Internet world. There were few computers and certainly no smartphones.
Once you left the house you had to print a map of where you were going and hope that the person you arranged to meet would actually turn up.
Fortunately, now we have the Internet and it’s infinite different uses. Looking around, it is hard to find a part of our day to day lives that hasn’t been touched by the world wide web.
However, as is so often the case, with great power comes great responsibility. The Internet gives us an incredible window into the world but it’s up to each of us that we use the net responsibly.
The Anti-Bullying Alliance is all about working to make the Internet a safe and positive place to be. But with recent stories in the press about antisocial behaviour on social media sites it’s no wonder parents and schools are concerned about keeping young people safe from cyberbullying.
Cyberbullying is a significant issue facing young people today, and according to Safer Internet Day research in 2013, as many as 41% of 7–11 year olds knew someone who had been cyberbullied
That’s why we’ve created some tips in the infographic below with AVG to support Safer Internet Day 2015.
Don’t forget that the biggest impact we can have to reduce cyberbullying is to model kindness and respect both online and off – stay safe, fun and connected.
You can follow the Anti-Bullying Alliance on Twitter @ABAonline
It’s Safer Internet Day. But millions of devices which have not been designed with security in mind are connecting to the internet. Shouldn’t we be able to tell the manufacturers that enough is enough?
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Safer Internet Day is fast approaching on February 10. and now is a great time to think about what we can all do to help make the Internet a safer place for everyone, especially children or those just coming online.
I am pleased to announce that AVG is a registered supporter of Safer Internet Day and that this year we will be working with the Anti Bullying Alliance in the UK to create valuable resources for young people and parents.
The Internet is an incredible tool and every one of us uses it in our own way. It is important to think about small steps that you can take to make the Internet a safer place for yourself, your friends and family.
These days, being safe online doesn’t just mean on your computer. Mobile browsing and gaming is more popular than ever and with micropayments available at the click of a button, staying safe on your mobile is a must.
Here are some great tips on how to stay safe on your Android device.
Whether you run a business or just use Facebook, Safer Internet Day is about working together to create a more secure, harmonious web for us all to enjoy.
The Safer Internet Day website has several resources that can help you get started if you are thinking of getting involved.
Here are a few ways I plan to mark Safer Internet Day 2015:
At very least, I would recommend taking the Safer Internet quiz, which has loads of great tips on staying safe online.
