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CERT-In Advisory CIAD-2020-0012

Online Safety of Children and Parents

Original Issue Date: April 06, 2020

Description

The Internet is good resource for kids to prepare school reports, communicate with teachers and other kids, and play interactive games. But online access also comes with risks, like inappropriate content, cyber bullying, and online predators. Using applications  and websites, attackers may pose as a child or teen looking to make a new friend. They may entice  the child to exchange personal information, such as address and phone number, or encourage kids to call them. Parents should be aware of what their kids see and hear on the Internet, who they meet, and what they share about themselves.

Best practices for Children:
  • Think carefully before posting pictures or videos of yourself. Once you've put a picture of yourself online most people can see it and may be able to download it, it's not just yours anymore.
  • Never reveal personal information, such as address, phone number, or school name or location.
  • Use only a screen name and don't share passwords (other than with parents).
  • Never respond to a threatening email, message, post, or text. Always tell a parent or other trusted adult about any communication or conversation that was scary or hurtful.
Best practices for Parents:
  • Set a rule that the child should use the electronic device for browsing in the living room or in the presence of an adult. Keep devices in a common area, by locating all computers, TV and devices in a common area, parents can easily ensure that the child does not view unsuitable content online, and also supervise the child's online activities.
  • Password security: Consider two-factor authentication for devices and lock the device's home screens with a pin.
  • Online communities are here to stay, so consider starting social network safety talks early. Several kid-friendly browsers, apps, and social networks exist online for younger kids and are perfect for teaching them about privacy settings, how to collaborate and interact with others online.
  • Spend time online together to teach your kids appropriate online behaviour. Going online with your child gives you the opportunity to see the apps or games your child plays, or the videos he watches.
  • Filter content. To avoid the chance of your child encountering inappropriate content by mistake, consider adding parental control software to family devices.
  • Talk about the sites and apps teens use and their online experiences. Discuss the dangers of interacting with strangers online and remind them that people online don't always tell the truth.
  • Teach the kids that the internet provides anonymity and their online friends may not really be who they say they are. Never agree to get together in person with anyone met online without parent approval and/or supervision. Keep track of your kids' online friends and report suspicious activities or people online to your local cyber-crime agencies.
  • Bookmark kids' favourite sites for easy access.
  • Find out what, if any, online protection is offered by your child's school, after-school centre, friends' homes, or any place where kids could use a computer without your supervision.
  • Take your child seriously if he or she reports an uncomfortable online exchange.
  • Check your credit card and phone bills for unfamiliar account charges.


References

 
https://www.infosecawareness.in/concept/sharing-a-device-with-your-child?lang=en
https://www.mcafee.com/blogs/consumer/family-safety/10-online-safety-basics-for-younger-children/
https://www.mcafee.com/blogs/consumer/family-safety/internet-safety-for-kids-a-refresher-for-homebound-families/
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/net-safety.html
https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/play-media-technology/online-safety/internet-safety-6-8-years

Disclaimer

The information provided herein is on "as is" basis, without warranty of any kind.

Contact Information

Email: info@cert-in.org.in
Phone: +91-11-24368572

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Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Government of India
Electronics Niketan
6, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi - 110 003
India

 
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