online security – talking points for children
Children are well able to use the internet, but may not be quite so adept at spotting the dangers. Here is some advice to educate them about the risks of parting with personal details online.
• Remember to change your password every few weeks, so if anyone gets hold of it they won’t be able to use it for long.
• Be suspicious of emails from people you don’t know – if you’re not sure what to do, ask.
• Never open attachments in emails from people you don’t know – it can cause viruses and spyware or other unwanted things to be downloaded.
• If you think you’ve given your password or any personal information away by mistake, don’t keep it quiet – tell someone.
• If something looks too good to be true, it probably is.
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