Looking back on your childhood, you’ll probably reminisce on many fond and special memories that have molded you into the person you are today. Unfortunately, there are many children who have been robbed of this experience and face real challenges that are much too complicated for their age. Every year on November 20th, World Children’s Day is celebrated to […]
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As students become more connected than ever to their devices, parents and educators have become increasingly concerned about the rise of inappropriate online behavior such as cyberbullying and the effects it has on the students in their care. More than a third of young people in 30 countries report being a victim of online bullying. One way
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It’s that time of the year again – this month, you may have noticed men with questionable facial hair and permanent five o’clock shadows. It’s not some weird trend going around, it’s men supporting other fathers, brothers and friends who are facing a health crisis. Movember is a global annual event that involves the growing of
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How do we protect children from online harassment, stalking, sexual grooming, and sextortion? It can feel overwhelming to have to safeguard children from the many harms we’ve heard exist online, especially when they are spending more time than ever in front of their devices. It has never been more important to become familiar with the tools
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As the holiday season quickly approaches, the global pandemic has already changed our traditional shopping habits. With an increase in spending activity, digital shoppers who are looking for nice deals this time of year should be wary of the rise in naughty scams who are looking to take advantage of jolly customers. As we eagerly
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The digital landscape is constantly evolving, so while the internet provides students with wonderful opportunities to learn and grow, it can also expose them to new dangers that we may not be fully aware of. It’s become more important than ever to become familiar and reevaluate the tools we have to protect students from harm on the internet, such as the 4C’s of online safety. This is the first
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Scams are perpetrated globally and target people of all ages. From identity theft to phishing attempts, fraudsters have exploited Asia’s fears during the pandemic, resulting in high volumes of fraud losses. A combination of factors is driving the high cost of fraud, including increased online activity. Investment scams, pandemic scams, impersonations, demands of contactless payments,
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The coronavirus pandemic has driven life online, creating new opportunities for fraudsters to take advantage of the anonymity of the web and run a number of scams on unsuspecting victims. In South Africa, and many other developing countries, those poverty-stricken not only have to face the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, but also must be wary
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The prevalence of online fraud in the UK has spiked during recent years as people have relied more on online shopping and digital banking, resulting in a 6.5% growth in the number of scams reported and a 16.7% increase in money lost from July 2019 to June 2020. Cybercriminals have taken advantage of our changing habits, putting at risk those most vulnerable to falling
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It’s no secret that teens love their social media. Whether it’s posting pictures on Instagram or performing trending Tik Tok dances, social media gives youth a sense of identity and a way of staying socially connected. According to a study conducted by Pew Research, 63% of teens say they use social media every day and 45%
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Many of us who think back to our childhood have fond memories of watching Saturday morning cartoons, jumping through a sprinkler and using the landline to talk to friends. Fast forward to the early 2000s and notice how much technology has evolved, changing the way kids do things now versus then. In this digital era,
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From printed school flyers to e-newsletters, methods of communication in the midst of a global pandemic has forever changed the way students, parents and educators interact with each other. If there is one good thing that has come from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that parents have been heavily involved in their children’s day-to-day learning. According to a recent survey done
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