Now more than ever before, children are utilizing the internet for both education and entertainment. With children ages 8-12 in the U.S. spending an average of 4-6 hours/day on a screen, and teens spending up to 9 hours/day – our children are exposed to countless online threats.
Did you know, online crime is the fastest growing crime in the U.S.? Millions of hackers and hijackers, patrolling the internet to uncover personal information like credit/debit card numbers, addresses, social security numbers and more.
Here are the top 5 threats your children should be aware of online, and how you can protect them from each one:
1. Personal Information Phishing
Threat
Phishing is the fraudulent act of attempting to obtain sensitive information by disguising oneself as a trustworthy individual through electronic communication. Hackers can use this information to access accounts, steal one’s identity, and more.
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