There is so much information online for parents these days it is hard to know where to turn, it can be pretty confusing, and time consuming trying to cover it all. So many ebooks and articles and blogs on safety and apps and etiquette (we here at iRespectOnline have written many of them!). Last year (2012), after seeing the career aspirations of one young teen smashed due to inappropriate … [Read more...]
Staying Smart Online – apps and online payments
In today's blog we look at cyber security week tips number 5 and 6: Tip 5 : Take care when buying online - research the supplier and use a safe payment method We literally have the world at our fingertips when it comes to buying online, so never before has the saying "buyer beware" been more important. It is possible to set up an online shop in just a few minutes these days, so you might … [Read more...]
Staying Smart Online – Passwords & Links Cyber Security Week 2013
Folllowing on from yesterday's post, today we will look at Tip no 3 & 4 from the Stay Smart Online Cyber Security Week tips. Tip 3: Use Strong Passwords and different Passwords for different uses We live in a world full of passwords and pin numbers and it can get hard to remember them all. It is really important however that you do regularly change passwords for your email accounts … [Read more...]