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With so many of us\u00a0<\/span>relying<\/span>\u00a0on the internet in ways we simply haven\u2019t before,\u00a0<\/span>it follows that\u00a0<\/span>a safer internet is more important than ever before<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>too<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

June marks Internet Safety Month<\/span>, a time where we can look back at the past year and realize that the internet was more than just a coping mechanism during the pandemic, it\u00a0<\/span>evolved into<\/span>\u00a0a survival tool.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our research published earlier this year showed how. It<\/span>\u00a0found\u00a0that\u00a0<\/span>we relied heavily on the internet for our banking, personal finance, shopping, and even healthcare<\/span><\/a>\u2014not to mention the ways we worked, studied, and kept in touch with each other online during the pandemic. For millions of families globally, the internet was their connection to the rest of the world.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

None of that would have been possible without a safer internet that we can trust. The truth\u00a0<\/span>is,<\/span>\u00a0part of creating a safer internet rests with us\u2014the people who use it. When we take steps to protect ourselves and our families, we end up helping protect others as well. How we act online, how we secure our data and devices, how we take responsibility for our children, all of it affects others.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to make the Internet safer…<\/h2>\n

Here are just a few ways you can indeed make a safer internet for your family, and by extension, safer for others too:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1<\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Protect all your devices from hacks, attacks, and\u00a0<\/span><\/b>viruses<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Start with the basics: get strong protection for your computers and laptops. And that means more than basic antivirus. Using a comprehensive suite of security software like\u00a0<\/span>McAfee\u00ae Total Protection<\/span><\/a>\u00a0can help defend your entire family from the latest threats and malware, make it safer to browse, help steer you clear of potential fraud, and look out for your privacy too.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Protecting your smartphones and tablets is a must nowadays as well.\u00a0<\/span>We\u2019re\u00a0<\/span>using them to send\u00a0<\/span>money with payment apps. We\u2019re doing our banking<\/span>\u00a0on them<\/span>. And we\u2019re using them as a \u201cuniversal remote control\u201d to do things like set the alarm, turn our lights on and off and even see who\u2019s at the front door. Whether you\u2019re an\u202f<\/span>Android<\/span><\/a>\u202f<\/span>owner or\u202f<\/span> iOS<\/span><\/a>\u202fowner, get\u202f<\/span>security<\/span>\u202fsoftware installed on your smartphones and tablets so you can protect all the things they access and control.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Another thing that comprehensive security software can do<\/span>\u00a0is<\/span>\u00a0create<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>and store\u00a0<\/span>unique passwords for all your accounts<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>and automatically use them as you surf, shop, and bank.<\/span>\u00a0Further,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>it can\u00a0<\/span>keep those passwords safe\u2014<\/span>unlike when they\u2019re stored i<\/span>n an unprotected file on your computer, which can be subject to a hack or data loss<\/span>\u2014or sticky notes that can simply get lost.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2<\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Check your child\u2019s credit (and yours too)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

With stories of data breaches and identity theft making the news on a regular basis, there\u2019s plenty of focus on the<\/span>\u202f<\/span>things we can do to protect ourselves from identity theft<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0However, children can be targets of identity theft as well. The reason is, they\u2019re high-value targets for hackers. Their credit reports are clean, and\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0often years before parents become aware that their child\u2019s identity was stolen, such as when the child enters adulthood and rents an apartment or applies for their first credit card.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One way you can spot and even prevent identity theft is by checking your child\u2019s credit report.<\/span> Doing so will uncover any inconsistencies or outright instances of fraud and put you on the path to set them straight. In the U.S., you can do this for free once a year. Just\u202f<\/span>drop by the FTC website for details on\u202f<\/span>your<\/span>\u202ffree\u202f<\/span>credit<\/span>\u202freport<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>And while you\u2019re at it, you can go and do the same for yourself.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can take\u00a0<\/span>your protection<\/span>\u00a0a step further\u00a0<\/span>by<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>freezing your child\u2019s credit.<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/b>A freeze will prevent access to your child\u2019s report and thus prevent any illicit activity<\/span>. In the U.S., you\u2019ll need to create a separate freeze with each of the three major credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion). It\u2019s free to do so, yet you\u2019ll have to do a little legwork to prove that you\u2019re indeed the child\u2019s parent or guardian.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3<\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Smartphone safety for kids<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Smartphone safety for kids is a blog topic in itself. Several topics, actually\u2014such as when it\u2019s the \u201cright\u201d time to get a child their first smartphone, how they can stay safe while using them, placing limits on their screen time, and so on.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Taking it from square one, make sure that all your smartphones are protected like we called out above\u2014whether it\u2019s yours or your child\u2019s. From there,\u00a0<\/span>there\u00a0are\u00a0<\/span>eight easy steps you can take to hack-proof your family\u2019s smartphones<\/span><\/a>, such as juicing up your passwords, making sure the apps on them are safe and setting your smartphone to automatic updates.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re on the fence about getting your child their first smartphone, you\u2019re certainly not alone. So many parents are drawn to the idea of being able to get in touch with their children easily, and even track their whereabouts, yet they\u2019re concerned that a smartphone is indeed too much phone for younger children. They simply don\u2019t want to expose their children to the broader internet just yet.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The good news is\u00a0that\u00a0<\/span>there are plenty of smartphone alternatives for kids<\/span><\/a>. Streamlined flip phones are still a fine option for parents and kids, as are cellular walkie-talkies and new lines of devices designed specifically with kids in mind.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And if you\u2019re ready to make the jump, check out\u00a0our\u00a0<\/span>tips for keeping your child safe when you purchase their first smartphone<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>From basic security and parental controls to keeping tabs on your child\u2019s activity and your role in keeping them safe, this primer makes for good reading, and good sharing<\/span>\u00a0with other parents too<\/span>, when\u00a0<\/span>you get serious about making that purchase.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4<\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Know the signs of\u00a0<\/span><\/b>cyberbullying<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Cyberbullying is another broad and in-depth topic that we cover in our blogs quite often, and for good reason. Data from the Cyberbullying Research Center shows that an\u00a0<\/span>average of more than 27% of kids have experienced cyberbullying over the past 13 years<\/span><\/a>. In 2019, that figure was as high as 36.5%. Without question, it\u2019s a problem.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What exactly is cyberbullying?\u00a0<\/span>Stopbullying.gov defines it as:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c<\/span><\/i>Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. Cyberbullying can occur through SMS, Text, and apps, or online in social media, forums, or gaming where people can view, participate in, or share content. Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else. It can include sharing personal or private information about someone else causing embarrassment or humiliation.<\/span><\/i>\u201d<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Part of the solution\u00a0is\u00a0<\/span>knowing how to spot cyberbullying<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and likewise\u00a0<\/span>taking steps to minimize its impact if you see it happening to your child or someone else\u2019s<\/span><\/a>. The important thing is to act<\/span>\u00a0before serious damage sets in or even a criminal act can occur.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The painful truth is that someone\u2019s child is doing the bullying, and what could be more painful than finding out your child is doing the bullying? If you suspect this is happening, or have seen evidence that it\u2019s indeed happening, act right away. Our article \u201c<\/span>Could Your Child (Glup) be the One Cyberbullying<\/span><\/a>,\u201d outlines ten steps you can take right away.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve taken steps to solve a situation involving cyberbullying and nothing has worked,\u00a0<\/span>know there are\u00a0<\/span>cyberbullying\u00a0<\/span>resources that can help<\/span><\/a>. Likewise,\u00a0<\/span>don\u2019t hesitate to contact your child\u2019s school for assistance<\/span><\/a>. Many schools have policies in place that address cyberbullying amongst their students, whether the activity occurred on campus or off.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5<\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Internet ethics<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

With all the emphasis on technology, it\u2019s easy to forget that behind every attack<\/span>\u00a0on the internet,<\/span>\u00a0there\u2019s a person.\u00a0<\/span>A safer internet\u00a0<\/span>relies on<\/span>\u00a0how we treat each other and how we carry ourselves on the internet (which can be\u00a0<\/span>quite different from how we carry ourselves in face-to-face interactions).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With that, National Internet Safety Month presents a fine opportunity to pause and consider how we\u2019re acting online.\u00a0<\/span>Very Well<\/span>\u00a0Family put together an article on\u202f<\/span>internet<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>etiquette for kids<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>which covers\u00a0<\/span>everything from the online version of \u201cThe Golden Rule\u201d to ways you can steer clear of rudeness and drama.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Granted, we can\u2019t control the behavior of others. Despite your best efforts, you or your children may find themselves targeted by poor or hurtful behavior online. For guidance on how to handle those situations,<\/span>\u00a0check out our article\u00a0<\/span>on<\/span>\u202f<\/span>internet trolls and how to handle them<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/a>There\u2019<\/span>s great<\/span>\u00a0advice in there<\/span>\u00a0for everyone in the family.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Internet safety begins with us<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

If we didn\u2019t know it already, the past year proved that a safer internet isn\u2019t a \u201cnice to have.\u201d It\u2019s vital\u2014a trusted resource we can\u2019t do without. Take time this month to consider your part in that, what you can do to make your corner of the internet safer and a thriving place that everyone can enjoy.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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