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DragonMaster Jay · 1 How can I keep children safe online? on Sun Jun 14, 2009 6:58 pm

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How can I help my children stay safe online?

First think about the possible dangers they face. These include the following:

So-called ‘drive-by downloads’ (i.e. malicious programs that install on your computer automatically when you view a web page);
The risk of infection through peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing programs that give others access to your computer;
Unwanted advertising, including pop-ups and adware programs: these
are sometimes installed automatically with freeware programs that are
available for download on the Internet;
Sexually explicit (or other inappropriate) content;
Being tricked into disclosing personal information (about them or you);
Downloading pirated material (e.g. music or video files);
Being targeted by online bullies;
Being approached (in Internet chat rooms, for example) by pedophiles.

What steps can I take to protect my children?

Children can be just as vulnerable online as they are in the real
world and it’s important that you understand the potential dangers.
There are things you can do to minimise the chance of them being
exposed to these dangers.

If possible, locate your computer in a family room and try to make the computer a shared family experience.
Encourage your children to talk to you about anything they experience online that upsets them or makes them feel uncomfortable.

Restrict the content that can be accessed from your
computer. Many Internet security solutions let you do this. In
addition, Internet Explorer includes a Content Advisor that can help
you do this (this can be found under Tools | Internet Options | Content ).

Follow the guidelines above for protecting your
computer from malicious programs and hackers and explain to your
children how this helps protect them.

Thank you to Kaspersky

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1 How can I keep children safe online? on Sun Jun 14, 2009 6:58 pm