How To Teach Kids To Be Safe Online

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1 McAfee, an Intel company, is the world's largest dedicated security technology company. We are relentlessly focused on finding new ways to keep our customers and our communities safe, and especially our most vulnerable population, children. In order to do that, McAfee has partnered with the Department of Homeland Security, the National Cyber Security Alliance, the Anti-Phishing Working Group, and other organizations to develop curriculum aimed at helping kids understand how to stay safe and act responsibly online. Through McAfee Cares Online Safety for Kids, McAfee empowers its employees to volunteer in communities where they live and work to deliver these important messages to school-aged kids. One critical component of the Online Safety for Kids program is to educate parents on some of the risks that kids of all ages may encounter online, as well as offer some tips on how to help keep them safe as they use the Internet. 1

2 The primary message delivered in our Online Safety for Kids program is based on three pillars. They are: Cyber-security = Keeping your devices and information safe Cyber-safety = Keeping yourself safe Cyber-ethics = Acting responsibly and keeping the web a safer place for everybody By exploring these three key areas, students will learn the importance of making good decisions online. The core message we are promoting is STOP.THINK.CONNECT. 2

3 Just like you taught your children to stop, look and listen before crossing the street, they should take similar precautions when connecting to the Internet. Any time kids are about to go online, they need to make sure they re avoiding putting themselves or their personal information (as well as that of their family) at risk. In order to do that, it s important to: Stop Before using the Internet, take time to understand the risks and learn how to spot potential problems. Think Take a moment to be certain the path is clear ahead. Watch for warning signs and consider how your actions online could impact your safety, or your family s. Connect Enjoy the Internet with greater confidence, knowing you ve taken the right steps to safeguard yourself and your computer. 3

4 Just like you taught your children to stop, look and listen before crossing the street, they should take similar precautions when connecting to the Internet. Any time kids are about to go online, they need to make sure they re avoiding putting themselves or their personal information (as well as that of their family) at risk. In order to do that, it s important to: Stop Before using the Internet, take time to understand the risks and learn how to spot potential problems. Think Take a moment to be certain the path is clear ahead. Watch for warning signs and consider how your actions online could impact your safety, or your family s. Connect Enjoy the Internet with greater confidence, knowing you ve taken the right steps to safeguard yourself and your computer. 4

5 Just like you taught your children to stop, look and listen before crossing the street, they should take similar precautions when connecting to the Internet. Any time kids are about to go online, they need to make sure they re avoiding putting themselves or their personal information (as well as that of their family) at risk. In order to do that, it s important to: Stop Before using the Internet, take time to understand the risks and learn how to spot potential problems. Think Take a moment to be certain the path is clear ahead. Watch for warning signs and consider how your actions online could impact your safety, or your family s. Connect Enjoy the Internet with greater confidence, knowing you ve taken the right steps to safeguard yourself and your computer. 5

6 [Possible discussion questions: ] What are the top three reasons your kids use the Internet? (Examples: homework, social networking, research, music, gaming, etc.) What are some websites that your kids visit regularly? What is your biggest concern about your kids online activity? We used to need a computer and phone line to use the Internet, but today we connect wirelessly via gaming systems like Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, Xbox Live, as well as tablets, smartphones, and even some television sets. It s important for you to understand the capabilities that each of these devices has, so that you can be proactive in the ways you look after your children s safety. 6

7 [Possible discussion questions: ] What are the top three reasons your kids use the Internet? (Examples: homework, social networking, research, music, gaming, etc.) What are some websites that your kids visit regularly? What is your biggest concern about your kids online activity? We used to need a computer and phone line to use the Internet, but today we connect wirelessly via gaming systems like Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, Xbox Live, as well as tablets, smartphones, and even some television sets. It s important for you to understand the capabilities that each of these devices has, so that you can be proactive in the ways you look after your children s safety. 7

8 Kids today were born into this digital world. They are what we call digital natives. Adults, on the other hand, are digital immigrants, and we have had to adopt these new technologies. The Internet has been referred to as the Wild Wild Web because it is a wide open territory where anything can happen. As kids navigate this environment, they can accidentally (or intentionally) visit risky sites. McAfee conducted a U.S. study in May 2012 called The Digital Divide, which revealed that 48% of parents believe that their teens tell them everything they do online. In contrast, 71% of teens reported having hidden their online activities from their parents at some point. The term digital divide refers to the disconnect between what parents believe their kids are doing online, and what they actually are doing. We ll explore what some of those behaviors are in a few minutes, but, first, let s take a look at what is at stake for our children. 8

9 Computers can create a feeling of anonymity, and we are more likely to do things online that we wouldn t even consider in real life. One in five teens reported ending a friendship because of something that happened online. What starts out in the school yard no longer stays there. When school ends, aggressive online behaviors cyberbullying -- continue denying kids of the refuge they would normally find at home. Shoplifting is an obvious crime, yet almost one third of teens reported pirating movies and music on the Internet. While a majority of kids would not consider cheating in front of a teacher, almost half of teens reported looking up test answers on the Internet. Cheating, bullying and stealing aren t new issues, but even kids who wouldn t normally engage in these behaviors might be tempted to do so online. 9

10 Another big concern is that many teens are accessing inappropriate content online. Nearly half of kids have stumbled across pornography through sources like online ads, spam and Facebook while one-third of teens admit to accessing porn intentionally. Less common, but more frightening, is the fact that one in ten teens reported meeting someone in person that they only knew online. 10

11 In this same study, McAfee identified different ways in which teenagers hide their behavior online. Let s take a minute to read through a few of them. Why do you think so many kids are hiding their behavior? [Take a few parent responses.] If your child is clearing the browsing history on your computer, or hiding online activities, it may be because he or she is too embarrassed or ashamed to talk to you about it. Opening up the lines of communication, and letting kids know about the risks to their safety (not to mention the risks to the digital devices they love) may persuade them to be more accountable for their actions on the Internet. 11

12 In order to teach our kids how to keep their devices and personal information safe, we need to first discuss some of the most common types of malware (malicious software) that they might encounter while traveling the world wide web. 12

13 What are the security risks to your digital devices? We saw several examples in the video we watched earlier, but what are they, really? Viruses Viruses are malicious programs capable of attaching to disks or other files that then replicate repeatedly, typically without user knowledge or permission. Some viruses can cause major damage to data and computer systems, and can spread from one system to another via , file sharing platforms and USB drives. Spyware These are unwanted programs that exploit infected computers for commercial gain. Some forms of spyware, such as keyloggers, run in the background on your system and record your keystrokes to gather personal information. You might not even know your computer is infected, which is why it s important have up-to-date anti-spyware software installed on your computer. Phishing/pharming Imagine the online bad guys throwing out virtual bait (such as a Pop-Up Ad for a free ipad or game) to get you to enter personal information (such as your name, address or credit card information). This information might then be used to hack into your online accounts, steal your financial assets or spread malware to other computers that connect to yours. Let s take a closer look at each of these types of threats. 13

14 One common type of phishing is the pop-up ad, which is designed to entice you to connect so that cybercriminals can take advantage of you in any one of several ways: Downloading malware onto your computer Taking you to a malicious website Getting you to share personal information. It s important to remind kids that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is! They should never click on pop-up ads not even to close them. Here are some tips to closing pop-up ads safely and securely. 14

15 To safely close a pop-up: On a PC, hold down the Alt key and press F4. For Mac users, hold down the Command key and press W. 15

16 Here s an example of spyware from the video we watched earlier. Jennifer checks her Facebook before school, and starts surfing on the Internet. What she doesn t realize is that when she searches for her favorite celebrity, she actually downloads a keylogger as well. Keylogger also called key logging and keystroke logging, is malware that usually runs hidden in the background of your computer automatically recording all keystrokes, including user names and passwords. Users are typically unaware of its presence. Here s a great tip to safe searching on the Internet: at McAfee we offer a free software product called Site Advisor. It let s you know BEFORE you go to a website if it s a threat to your computer s security by showing you a green, yellow, or red light. How does Site Advisor work? Each day, thousands of times a day, McAfee visits websites and tests them for a comprehensive set of security threats. From annoying pop-ups to back door Trojans that can steal your identity, we find the danger zones before you stumble on them. 16

17 When multiple computers have been infected with malware, they can create something called a botnet. As such, these computers can be controlled by cybercriminals sending out spam and viruses to other computers on the Internet essentially turning them into zombies. Something as simple as opening an infected attachment containing malware can turn a computer into a zombie. Once YOUR computer is infected, you can spread malware to all of your contacts. Safety Tip: NEVER open suspicious attachments. If the attachment is from someone you know, ask that person if it s safe to open. 17

18 It s critical to keep mobile devices secure, especially with all of the information we store on our mobile devices, such as pictures, contacts, texts, s, personal and financial information. We could be putting ourselves and our family members at risk if a phone ends up in the wrong hands. Here are some tips to help keep this sensitive information private: Always use a complex security passcode to lock a mobile device and help your children understand how important it is to keep it private. Remind them to log out of games and accounts like and Facebook and to never leave their device unattended. Keep in mind, there is anti-virus security software available for mobile devices. 18

19 One way to safeguard your personal information is to create secure passwords. Here are tips to creating safe, strong passwords: Mix upper and lower case letters, Include numbers and special characters, Make sure your password is at least 8 characters long, and Update/change them regularly. 19

20 Our kids are the first generation to grow up with hands-on access to the entire world via the Internet. With that access comes expanded risk. Helping our kids to develop good decision-making skills with regard to the Internet is critical to their safety and that process needs to start as soon as they are old enough to connect for the first time. 20

21 When we were growing up, the word friend had a much different meaning than it has with kids today. Today s social environments are the new playgrounds and kids are making friends with total strangers who may, or may not, be who they say the are. 92% of youth have at least one social media account. (McAfee Digital Deception study, June 2013) Because of this, it s important to explain to children from a very early age that people they meet online are STRANGERS, not friends. * Set parental controls: Sites like Club Penguin, Toontown and Webkinz are intended for younger children, but parents have to proactively go into their child s account and set privacy preferences because most of these websites default to open settings. * Read End User License Agreement: While some websites and apps like Facebook, Instagram and Keek, require that kids be 13 or older to create an account, many kids bypass these rules with fake birthdays. As a result, children may be exposed to inappropriate content. * Beware of posting TMI - Kids need to understand that if they reveal too much information about their personal lives (such as their full name, school, address, location, etc.) it could lead to problems like susceptibility to cyberbullies, online predators, invasion of privacy, and identity theft. 21

22 Here s an example of what can happen when someone shares too much information online. In this scenario, a child shares a picture of herself that she thinks is funny with four of her best friends. <Click > They think it s funny too and they can t resist sending it to a few more of their friends <Click for more faces> who send it to a few of their friends <Click for more faces> and so on <Click for more faces> and so forth. <Click for more faces> Eventually, the private picture has been sent to hundreds of people like her teachers, parents, and even strangers. Even if the girl tries to delete this picture from her device, it s too late it has already been forwarded, saved and possibly even altered. Kids need to understand that anything they post or send over the Internet (photos, messages, or personal information) is there forever even if they try to delete it. 22

23 Here s an example of what can happen when someone shares too much information online. In this scenario, a child shares a picture of herself that she thinks is funny with four of her best friends. <Click > They think it s funny too and they can t resist sending it to a few more of their friends <Click for more faces> who send it to a few of their friends <Click for more faces> and so on <Click for more faces> and so forth. <Click for more faces> Eventually, the private picture has been sent to hundreds of people like her teachers, parents, and even strangers. Even if the girl tries to delete this picture from her device, it s too late it has already been forwarded, saved and possibly even altered. Kids need to understand that anything they post or send over the Internet (photos, messages, or personal information) is there forever even if they try to delete it. 23

24 Here s an example of what can happen when someone shares too much information online. In this scenario, a child shares a picture of herself that she thinks is funny with four of her best friends. <Click > They think it s funny too and they can t resist sending it to a few more of their friends <Click for more faces> who send it to a few of their friends <Click for more faces> and so on <Click for more faces> and so forth. <Click for more faces> Eventually, the private picture has been sent to hundreds of people like her teachers, parents, and even strangers. Even if the girl tries to delete this picture from her device, it s too late it has already been forwarded, saved and possibly even altered. Kids need to understand that anything they post or send over the Internet (photos, messages, or personal information) is there forever even if they try to delete it. 24

25 Here s an example of what can happen when someone shares too much information online. In this scenario, a child shares a picture of herself that she thinks is funny with four of her best friends. <Click > They think it s funny too and they can t resist sending it to a few more of their friends <Click for more faces> who send it to a few of their friends <Click for more faces> and so on <Click for more faces> and so forth. <Click for more faces> Eventually, the private picture has been sent to hundreds of people like her teachers, parents, and even strangers. Even if the girl tries to delete this picture from her device, it s too late it has already been forwarded, saved and possibly even altered. Kids need to understand that anything they post or send over the Internet (photos, messages, or personal information) is there forever even if they try to delete it. 25

26 Here s an example of what can happen when someone shares too much information online. In this scenario, a child shares a picture of herself that she thinks is funny with four of her best friends. <Click > They think it s funny too and they can t resist sending it to a few more of their friends <Click for more faces> who send it to a few of their friends <Click for more faces> and so on <Click for more faces> and so forth. <Click for more faces> Eventually, the private picture has been sent to hundreds of people like her teachers, parents, and even strangers. Even if the girl tries to delete this picture from her device, it s too late it has already been forwarded, saved and possibly even altered. Kids need to understand that anything they post or send over the Internet (photos, messages, or personal information) is there forever even if they try to delete it. 26

27 Here s the cover of a popular teen magazine, promoting tips on sexting (the act of sending sexually explicit messages and/or photographs). Sexting is rampant among youth today and carries serious legal consequences including charges for distribution of child pornography. Children must be encouraged to take charge of their own online presence and reputation. Once a picture (or text, post, , etc.) is sent over the Internet, it leaves a digital footprint forever. 27

28 Most phones and cameras today have a feature that geotags photos by embedding the GPS coordinates of the location where you took the picture. Why is this a concern? If you take a picture in your home or at school and post it, anyone can figure out exactly where you are in that picture if your geotag feature isn t disabled potentially leading cybercriminals to your front door. Check your phone s manual for instructions on how to disable the geotag setting. 28

29 Keep in mind, even after disabling the geotag feature on your devices, you still need to be very careful about what you post. For example, in this picture the name of the school is visible on the wall behind the students. A simple Google search on the school s name can provide not only an address, but also a map that shows where these students are approximately eight hours a day. Introduce these safety tips when kids are young, and reinforce them frequently so that when they are old enough to use social networks, they re prepared to use them safely. Things to avoid: Photos taken in school uniform or school sweatshirt Displaying home address or license plate numbers 29

30 It s imperative to teach children that just like in real life, they must treat others online the way that they would like to be treated. We call this cyberethics. 30

31 When school children leave campus, they don t necessarily leave their classmates and their conflicts behind. Using computers and cell phones, students can be in touch with each other at all times and they may abuse this technology to pester, bully, and harm others. Rumors, embarrassing messages and pictures circulate MUCH more quickly than any playground rumor. Here are just a few warning signs that indicate your child might be a victim of cyberbullying: Being ill at ease when receiving an , IM, or text message Feeling upset after using the computer Refusing to leave the house or go to school Withdrawing from friends and family 31

32 Depending upon where you live, consequences for the BULLY range from being blocked from school sports and activities, to suspension or expulsion, to arrest and jail time. You as parents can also be sued for damages resulting from cyber bullying. Consequences for the victim may include anxiety, depression, fear, loneliness, low selfesteem, drop in academic achievement, serious long-term health issues, and injury. 32

33 Depending upon where you live, consequences for the BULLY range from being blocked from school sports and activities, to suspension or expulsion, to arrest and jail time. You as parents can also be sued for damages resulting from cyber bullying. Consequences for the victim may include anxiety, depression, fear, loneliness, low selfesteem, drop in academic achievement, serious long-term health issues, and injury. 33

34 Teach your kids that if they receive a mean or inappropriate text, post, , or photo they should STOP correspondence with the bully, and NOT respond or forward, BLOCK that person from being able to communicate with them, TELL a parent, teacher, or other trusted adult. 34

35 Teach your kids that if they receive a mean or inappropriate text, post, , or photo they should STOP correspondence with the bully, and NOT respond or forward, BLOCK that person from being able to communicate with them, TELL a parent, teacher, or other trusted adult. 35

36 Teach your kids that if they receive a mean or inappropriate text, post, , or photo they should STOP correspondence with the bully, and NOT respond or forward, BLOCK that person from being able to communicate with them, TELL a parent, teacher, or other trusted adult. 36

37 Part of teaching your kids to be responsible cybercitizens is to point out the real-life consequences of their online behavior. Remind them that if they wouldn t do something in person, they shouldn t do it online. <click to go through 5 examples> Reinforce the message that all of these things are illegal and have serious consequences. 37

38 Here s a real-life example of a serious consequence for stealing music some of you may have heard about it. This student from Boston University lost a lawsuit for downloading 30 songs. In May, 2012, the Supreme Court upheld the very stiff penalty. This college student could have purchased the music for about $30, but will end up paying over half a million dollars. 38

39 Thank you for being here today to discuss Online Safety for Kids. You have already taken a big step in helping to insure your family s online safety and security. We encourage you and your family to create your own Online Action Plan. In the meantime, here is a recap of steps you can take immediately to help safeguard your family. <Click to review steps listed on the slide.> Create complex passwords Keep devices in open high-traffic areas Disable geotagging Keep personal information private and NEVER share passwords Be careful about what you post online. Remember, anything you post online is there forever, even if you try to delete it. Use parental controls to block, filter and monitor content Keep a clean machine Make sure to use up-to-date, comprehensive security software Download SiteAdvisor which is a free tool from McAfee that provides website safety ratings For more information, and for links to additional resources, please visit For a fun, interactive way for kids 13 and under to learn about online safety, visit [Everloop is a fun, monitored/filtered online environment for kids ages 13 and under which complies with U.S. child privacy laws. Children can visit the McAfee loop and engage in activities without becoming an Everloop member, however, membership is required to enter Everloop and experience full functionality. Children cannot become members without parent permission validated by a $1.00 account transaction.] Questions? 39