Cyber Safety
The average age of a tech-savvy kid is getting younger and younger and our children are spending more and more time online to stay connected with friends, explore new apps and games, and download music and videos. While we know that blocking access to the cyber world is not an option, we need to make sure we educate ourselves and our youth on how to stay safe online.
TIPS
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Tell your child to always trust their instincts.
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Encourage your child to tell you if anything makes them feel uncomfortable.
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Teach your child to “ask first” when in doubt.
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Make sure your child knows that it is never their fault if they are victimized.
Where to Report
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Report Anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAKUP
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Your Local Police Department
Articles
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America's Cyber Defense Agency - Cyber Threats and Advisories
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American Federation of Teachers - Online Safety and Cyberbullying Resources
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Be Internet Awesome - Empowering Kids to Safely & Confidently Explore The Online World
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Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency - Cybersecurity Best Practices
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Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency - Cyber Safety Review Board
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Kaspersky - How to Protect Your Child from the Top 7 Dangers They Face Online
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Morgan Stanley - Cybersecurity 101: Staying Safe at College​
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National Council on Aging - How to Improve Your Personal Cyber Security
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Norton - Best Tips for Better Internet Safety for Kids, Teens, & Families
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Online Harassment Field Manual - Federal Laws & Online Harassment
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Recent Cyber Attacks: Major Incidents & Key Trends | Fortinet
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The top cybersecurity stories to know this month | World Economic Forum
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Krebs on Security – In-depth security news and investigation
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Taiwan says it was hit by ‘abnormal’ AI-assisted cyber-attack | Hacking | The Guardian
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Oregon drinking water system accessed in recent cyber attacks - OPB
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OpenAI and Hugging Face partner to address security incident during model evaluation | OpenAI