Amid frightening accounts of children who have been kidnapped, protective measures have become vital. Making this difficult is the internet and its chat rooms and social platforms children sneak onto.
Cyber risks are increasing with criminals commonly using social engineering and phishing tactics to steal credentials, defraud innocent victims or extort money, according to cyber security specialists Fortinet's regional director Doros Hadjizenonos.
Risks children face online include criminals and predators, cyberbullying and exposure to inappropriate content.
Identifying social engineering is increasingly difficult: cyber criminals now often use AI tool s to make their phishing content, deepfake videos and photos convincing. Even cyber-savvy adults find it difficult to spot sophisticated phishing tactics and children are far more vulnerable. Here are Hadjizenonos' tips to make sure your children stay safe while surfing the web:
