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10 Top Tips for Keeping Children Safe From Cyber Crime
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10 Top Tips for Keeping Children Safe From Cyber Crime
Published 10th February 2021
A free online safety guide on 10 top tips for keeping children safe from cyber crime.
We all want to continue being informed and inspired by the ever-expanding capabilities of the internet. But we also need to be able to safeguard ourselves against the growing amount of online hazards. Knowing what is fact, understanding what dangers exist and taking appropriate steps can go a long way towards protecting yourself and your family. National Online Safety has collaborated with the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Cyber Crime Unit to compile 10 pointers to help you keep your children safe from cyber crime.
In the guide, you'll find tips such as backing up your data, how to spot phishing bait and how to recognise warning signs.
This is part of our Privacy & Security, Technology and Online Information Categories.
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