PCMag Publishes 10 Internet Safety Tips for Children as Online Privacy Risks Grow
Updated
Updated · PCMag · Jul 21
PCMag Publishes 10 Internet Safety Tips for Children as Online Privacy Risks Grow
2 articles · Updated · PCMag · Jul 21
Summary
PCMag’s new 10-point guide urges parents to teach children that online posts can be permanent and expose families to privacy, financial and physical risks.
The advice centers on limiting shared personal data, spotting phishing links and scam emails, and keeping apps and browsers updated to reduce exposure to attacks.
Several tips focus on daily supervision rather than strict lockdowns: use built-in parental controls, discuss kids’ online habits openly, and avoid overly invasive monitoring.
PCMag also tells families to teach source-checking to counter misinformation, support creative online activity with caution, and balance internet use with time offline.