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What Parents Needs to Know About Home Devices
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What Parents Needs to Know About Home Devices
Published 17th April 2019
A free online safety guide on Home devices.
Smart devices promise to make our lives easier. And in many cases – they do. But these new technologies present risks too. Whether you’re using a digital assistant to record your shopping list or you’re controlling your lights through a smart system, many smart functions can be ‘hacked’ and controlled by someone outside your home. This guide will help you identify some of the ways you can stay alert and protect yourself.
In this guide, you'll find tips on a number of potential risks such as fraud, online grooming and cyberbullying.
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