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Online Safety
Meghan Moravcik Walbert
Do you know what Zoom-bombing is? Neither did I—until about 2 minutes ago. My 15-year-old cousin was Zoom chatting with her high school basketball teammates. It was all hoops and happiness until—boom!—they were hacked by an unknown predator and his not-so-private parts.
As parents, we’re constantly urged to teach our kids about internet safety. It’s something we must do — this is clear. But mums and dads need more guidance because, let’s face it, we ourselves are also struggling to navigate the murky waters of the web.
From making sure they don’t fall for phishing scams to reminding them to never reveal personal information online, children just getting their start on the web may talk savvy, but still need a helping hand learning the stuff the rest of us know. Here are a few tips to get…
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