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| Source |  AlienVault Blog |
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| Identifiant | 2798689 |
| Date de publication | 2021-05-17 10:00:00 (vue: 2021-05-17 10:05:40) |
| Titre | Teaching kids internet safety tips for Zoom parties |
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This blog was written by an independent guest blogger.
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The internet has changed over the years. Kids today are less interested in random chat rooms, and more inclined to connect with their friends via social media. Most recently, Zoom parties have become the norm for kids, especially due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On paper, Zoom parties can be great ways for kids to stay connected. They can chat with their friends, and even meet people from different parts of the country – or the world! The big difference between Zoom parties and chatrooms of the past is that your child can see the people they’re talking to. While that might make things seem safer, there are still some precautions you, as a parent, should be taking.
Zoom isn’t necessarily 100% safe for kids who might not know the risks. Things like Zoombombing, where “trolls” and scammers hop onto meetings and parties to steal information or cause disruption, have become more prominent. Even cyberbullying or stalking can be a safety issue when your child is spending time on Zoom.
So, what can you do to keep your kid safe when they’re spending more time on Zoom parties and connecting with others?
What you need to know
The more you know about the potential risks of kids using Zoom, the easier it will be to keep your child safe. Educate yourself on the security features Zoom uses as well as any potential threats your child might face when they’re doing virtual learning or attending a “party” on Zoom.
Some of the biggest privacy concerns on the Zoom app include:
Spamming
Messages from random people
Content dropping (users linking pornographic images or other inappropriate content)
Attendee tracking
Vulnerability to hackers
You can certainly customize the privacy settings through Zoom, but unless you’re fully familiar with the app itself, it can be easy for your child to fall into certain traps. So, make sure you know the risks ahead of time and discuss some of them with your child before allowing them to get on the platform.
Walking your child through Zoom
Once you’re ready for your child to use Zoom, walk them through the features. Explain how things work and your expectations. If your child is old enough to use Zoom to connect with their friends, make sure to set up specific rules for them, including:
Not giving away personal information
Adjusting privacy settings as needed
Never joining a meeting with someone they don’t know
Never saying something they might regret later since meetings are often recorded
If you’re concerned about your child getting into a “random” Zoom party, why not help them set one up where they can connect with their friends? You can host the party and receive your own private link. In doing so, you’ll be able to monitor the guest list and ensure that “Zoombombers” don’t hop in and ruin the fun.
Throwing an online party can be a lot of fun when you’re willing to get creative. Feel free to set up a specific theme or plan games for your child and their friends. You’ll be able to foster their friendship and connection while ensuring they all have a safe environment to be themselves.
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