How to stay safe online.

As more and more children are on online watching YouTube and texting their friends on discord and snapchat constantly, it is extremely important that they learn basic Online safety rules in order to be safe when using the internet, helping them avoid the risk of exposing any personal information as a whole.

Tip 1: Do not expose any personal information about you Online.

If someone online you do not know urges you to talk about where you live, our real name, what school you go to and where you live. This is mainly because the person you are talking to might be extremely dangerous and could try to find you if they receive this information. Be sure to avoid talking to someone you don’t know online, instead, only talk to your friends and/ family members.

Tip 2: Avoid clicking on any emails or Ads you do not know.

When using the computer, you might come across emails and ads that seem suspicious and slightly sinister. It is extremely important that you do not click any of these email links and ads. This is because that it might contain some dangerous malware that could corrupted the device your currently using as well as leaking any personal information that you do not want to get online.

Tip 3: Avoid any Inappropriate pieces of media online.

When surfing online, it is very likely you will come across any videos or images that are made or created for more older audiences. It is extremely important that you avoid these features if they are not age appropriate as they could be potentially traumatizing. To avoid this, ask a parent o put on a safe search feature when you are using the internet to avoid these features.

Remember, be sure to go to a Parent or Guardian if you come across anything you are unsure about. It is essential that you know all of these tips in order to get yourself or your family in any danger. This way, you can be safe AND have fun at the same time.