Threats are everywhere on the Internet and they pose a serious danger to younger users. Moreover, use of mobile devices leave children even more vulnerable\u00a0because they are free to surf the Internet at any time or place, without adult supervision.<\/p>\n
According to a survey conducted by Kaspersky Lab and B2B International<\/a>\u00a0over a 12-month period,\u00a022% of parents polled indicated\u00a0that\u00a0their children were affected by cyber incidents. Examples of these incidents included cyberbullying attacks\u00a0and their children stumbling upon sites with inappropriate and\/or damaging content for youngsters.<\/p>\n Kaspersky Lab has prepared a number of reliable recommendations to help parents protect their children against online dangers without having to monitor\u00a0their every move.<\/p>\n It is a widely held belief that children in this day and age spend way too much time on\u00a0their devices. Because their children are practically glued to their devices, most prohibitions and access restrictions are hard for parents to apply and monitor.\u00a0But there is a huge arsenal of technical means that can help parents place time limits on their children\u2019s device usage, and\/or allow parents to set times when their kids can play with their gadgets.<\/p>\n Of course, the problem cannot be solved by technology alone. Children need to be given alternatives to their gadgets. Parents need to be proactive when addressing this issue by spending more time with their children and signing them up for after school activities and sports teams, leaving less time to spend on their phones.<\/p>\n Tip of the week: How to get your children away from the computer http:\/\/t.co\/qpViNbkrDz<\/a> #parentalcontrols<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/gMk6F8dq7M<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Kaspersky (@kaspersky) September 17, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n