Tom’s Tek Tips – Controltek
As the world becomes more and more increasingly digitized, the confluence of video games, social media, and child cybersecurity has become a pressing concern for many parents. While platforms such as Roblox and Fortnite serve as entertaining gateways to virtual escapades, they also come bundled with chat features that can inadvertently open doors to…
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Tom’s Tek Tips, Child Cybersecurity Edition: Username and Password Hygiene
Join Tom and special guest, Samantha, a young cybersecurity expert, as they discuss crucial aspects of password hygiene and online security, especially for children. From creating complex yet memorable passwords to practicing selective sharing, explore the importance of safeguarding digital information. Also, dive deep into the mechanisms of storing passwords and the benefits of multi-factor…
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Tom’s Tek Tips, Child Cybersecurity Edition: Sharing of Personal Information and Photos
In the final part of the special Cyber Security Child Safety mini-series, Tom and Samantha delve into the crucial topic of safely sharing personal information and photos online. With advanced artificial intelligence that can replicate voices and videos, recognizing malicious actors has become challenging. This episode emphasizes the necessity of sharing information only when one…
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Tom’s Tek Tips, Child Cybersecurity Edition: Child Safety for the Summer
In this special edition of Tom’s Tek Tips, the focus is on child safety for online activities, particularly during the summer. Tom, alongside his daughter Sam, shares essential tips to stay safe online. Key advice includes maintaining good username hygiene by avoiding personal identifiers, creating passwords that are secure yet memorable, and storing them in…
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