{"id":9693,"date":"2015-09-01T09:30:28","date_gmt":"2015-09-01T13:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com.au\/blog\/?p=9693"},"modified":"2017-09-24T11:25:36","modified_gmt":"2017-09-24T15:25:36","slug":"tips-for-kids-all-episodes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com.au\/blog\/tips-for-kids-all-episodes\/9693\/","title":{"rendered":"Six simple cybersecurity rules for all ages"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nowadays parents are getting more and more concerned about what you do on the Internet. They know that there are lots of creepy weirdos and malicious viruses on the Internet; they fear for your naivety, innocence and the potential of severe cyberbullying. Of course, sometimes they go overboard but you still need to deal with it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/media.kasperskydaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/102\/2015\/09\/06024240\/tips-for-kids-06-fb.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.kasperskydaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/102\/2015\/09\/06024240\/tips-for-kids-06-fb.png\" alt=\"Six simple cybersecurity rules for all ages\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9696\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Do you have a smothering mother or father who wants to know what\u2019s going on in your life both online and off? Sorry, but it\u2019s just the way things are. If you want more freedom behave like any normal adult would do: show your parents that you can make deliberate decisions.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll benefit from it as well. Keeping your gaming and social accounts secured is a tangible bonus, isn\u2019t it? As we\u2019ve already written, cybercriminals would readily take over your Facebook page, infect your smartphone with a virus, or steal your gaming account.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-pullquote\"><p>Six simple cyber #security rules for all ages #privacy #protection<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkas.pr%2Fp3aF&amp;text=Six+simple+cyber+%23security+rules+for+all+ages+%23privacy+%23protection\" class=\"btn btn-twhite\" data-lang=\"en\" data-count=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Tweet<\/a><\/blockquote>\n<p>These criminals don\u2019t really care whom they steal from \u2014 it could be you or your Grandpa Joe \u2014 but you\u2019ve probably got more in-game currency than your grandfather. That\u2019s why you need to know <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com.au\/blog\/security-tips-for-kids-1\/9271\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to secure your PC from Trojans and viruses<\/a>. Some of them were created to spy on you and gather your passwords and other valuable data.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Are you taking these 4 steps to avoid catching a virus on the Internet? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FEiz5rRC6h\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/FEiz5rRC6h<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/internetsecurity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#internetsecurity<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/TJzODvHAo2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/TJzODvHAo2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kaspersky (@kaspersky) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kaspersky\/status\/618810401539624960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">July 8, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Talking of passwords, they are a weak link for the majority of home users. People choose unreliable combination of symbols like \u201812345\u2019 or \u2018qwerty\u2019, store them in .doc files on a hard drive and share them with friends in online chats\u2026 Should we tell you that this sort of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com.au\/blog\/security-tips-for-kids-2\/9302\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">naivety is not the best way to behave on the Internet<\/a>?<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/password?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#password<\/a> safety tips to keep your kids safe on the Internet <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/safekids?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#safekids<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NREPuz57Id\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/NREPuz57Id<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/0eWu3gvYtF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/0eWu3gvYtF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kaspersky (@kaspersky) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kaspersky\/status\/620581499474178052?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">July 13, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Do you tell strangers on the street where you go, what you eat for breakfast or your friends\u2019 addresses? Probably, not. On the Internet you should follow the same rules. If you do not set up privacy settings on your social page properly, one can easily single out all these facts by thoroughly examining your accounts on Facebook and Instagram. So <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com.au\/blog\/security-tips-for-kids-3\/9351\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">keep secrets<\/a>!<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Security do\u2019s and don\u2019ts: Keeping weirdos aside <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zLx7VTMqUE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/zLx7VTMqUE<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/parenting?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#parenting<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/safekids?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#safekids<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/internettips?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#internettips<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/foTFp4GsKZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/foTFp4GsKZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kaspersky (@kaspersky) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kaspersky\/status\/623130470419664896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">July 20, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Cyber criminals know how to make money out of hacking your smartphone. Actually, they are very good at it. Stealing from your account by making paid calls or subscribing you to unnecessary SMS-services \u2014 these are just the most obvious technique to gain easy money. For this reason <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com.au\/blog\/security-tips-for-kids-4\/9388\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">your phone needs to be protected<\/a> just as thoroughly as your PC is.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">It's time to secure your <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/mobile?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#mobile<\/a> devices <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/security?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#security<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SwiCRJe3P7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/SwiCRJe3P7<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/5n7cy9B9Ei\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/5n7cy9B9Ei<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kaspersky (@kaspersky) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kaspersky\/status\/625668379408515072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">July 27, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Cyberbullying is another scourge of the Internet. People are cruel and teens are dreadful sometimes. Seeking justice you can get stuck in endless online fights that bring nothing but harm. Don\u2019t waste your time and\/or efforts on these people \u2014 instead focus your time and energy on things that really matter to you. When facing a problem that is going out of control <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com.au\/blog\/security-tips-for-kids-5\/9453\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">think of these tips<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Tips on confronting a cyberbully <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/safekids?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#safekids<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/parenting?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">#parenting<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fP6Xoy2CjZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/fP6Xoy2CjZ<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/VngWzoVNBM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/VngWzoVNBM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kaspersky (@kaspersky) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kaspersky\/status\/628213801528258560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">August 3, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>And remember that people are great liars. Internet anonymity only fosters this touch of nature. That\u2019s why don\u2019t believe those cool girls and boys with \u2018unbeatable\u2019 social pages who pretend to live ideal life \u2014 quite possible, they don\u2019t. We all have our own biases, make mistake, then grin and bear it. Sometimes we lie even about dribs and drabs. So <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com.au\/blog\/security-tips-for-kids-6\/9462\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">not everything on the Internet is what it seems<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Not everything on the internet is what it appears \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/cLSoQKdHeU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">http:\/\/t.co\/cLSoQKdHeU<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/LDB7pMzn1l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/LDB7pMzn1l<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kaspersky (@kaspersky) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kaspersky\/status\/633604480383193088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">August 18, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Now when you\u2019ve completed our guide on online security you are ready for the Big Internet Voyage. We wish you fair seas and a following wind! And last but not least \u2014 please, remember that every time you face dubious situations online you can always consult your parents or even ask for a tip right here, in comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>They teach a lot of things in schools, but they never tell you how to be safe in Internet. 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