Most of us have probably heard of the word ‘copycat’ for the first time at school or on the playground. This youthful term has been linked to the growing problem of ‘suicide’, causing many to reconsider whether copycat suicides are a myth or reality. Copycat suicide, also known as the Werther effect, is defined as […]
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Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery. This crime isn’t just about crossing borders and forced labor, it’s a growing epidemic that consumes a hidden figure between 20 million and 40 million people worldwide. It is so common, and many of the victims go unnoticed. The harsh reality is, it is very likely that
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Cases of online child sex abuse has continued to grow during the COVID-19 pandemic as families found themselves at home facing school closures and social distancing, resulting in their children spending more and more time on the internet. Although these drastic measures were necessary, it has led to an increase in unmonitored internet access, contributing
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At Netsweeper, our data shows that child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is a growing problem. We monitor and sort over 150 million new websites that come online each day for our clients, and our data shows that child exploitation sites have quadrupled since the pandemic began. Online predators and human traffickers are taking advantage of
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No more spending money on gas for early morning commutes. No more free, awful coffee that nobody likes. No more sharing restrooms with the whole office. Remote work may seem blissful, but it definitely comes with its challenges to. Managing a team can be very challenging, and even more so now with COVID-19. Managers struggle
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With an increase in spending during the holiday season and industries managing consumer demands, the pandemic has provided many opportunities for cybercriminals to take advantage of the situation, proving that businesses need to prioritize and reinforce cybersecurity. Cybercrime has thrived during the pandemic, ransoming millions of dollars from businesses. According to Verizon, incidents are fluctuating
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As we bid farewell to 2021 and get ready to ring in the new year with our loved ones, many of us make pledges to eat healthier, work out more, or learn a new skill. As we welcome January, the month for new beginnings, it’s important to include children’s wellbeing in our resolutions as they
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The Call to Action for Increased Online Safety The internet is the fastest growing communications medium in history. It has made our lives quicker, easier, entertaining, and more connected than ever before. With all these conveniences also comes increased risk. The online world as we know it was not built for safety – it was built for speed.
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The internet can be an incredible resource for children, providing them access to an abundance of information. But in this era of technology, social media platforms make it easy for children to connect with others, including predators who are using the internet to target young kids. In the past, it was common for child predators to stalk
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Time leading up to the holidays can be a boring and an unproductive period for many employees. Putting off new projects until the new year, scrambling to use up the last of your vacation days and spending more time worrying about Christmas festivities rather than work, can create many distractions, tempting workers to do some online holiday shopping. Now that
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Children are online at a younger age than ever, and for longer — according to Tech Advisor, children’s mobile phone usage has nearly doubled since the pandemic began. While we have data protection laws in place to protect children’s privacy online, it’s important that we teach ourselves and the children in our care how to use the internet safely, and the 4C’s can help you protect child data.
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The holiday season is just around the corner – a whirlwind of decorating homes, exchanging gifts, hosting gatherings and holiday shopping may seem like it really is the most wonderful time of the year, but for some, the reality of it is much different. Although this season is supposed to be a joyous and cheerful one, it can harbour a lot
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