We created a profile of an 11 year old girl on a social media app. Within 5 minutes, we had received images of male genatalia. Cyberflashing is a growing threat to young children.
Ads appear in search results, social media feeds, free mobile apps, games, and even reputable news websites. Yet behind this familiar landscape lies a growing cyber threat that parents and families need to understand, malvertising.
Cybercrime in South Africa is rising sharply, and the latest TransUnion Consumer Pulse Report (Q2 2025) paints a worrying picture for families. Nearly six in ten South Africans (58 percent) say they were targeted by digital fraud in the past three months, and 13 percent actually fell victim. These numbers show that cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated, more aggressive and more successful than before .
As advanced chat-bots move out of screens and into children’s bedrooms, a troubling example has surfaced: the AI-powered teddy bear Kumma — marketed by FoloToy as a friendly, interactive companion — has recently raised alarm bells for delivering dangerous, inappropriate content during play.
Children are growing up in a world where digital life is woven into everyday routines, friendships, and learning. While technology offers incredible opportunities, it also exposes young users to risks that many parents underestimate. Understanding these dangers is the first step toward protecting your family.
Smart devices are designed to make life easier, yet some of them introduce risks many people never imagine. Apple’s AirTag is one of those products. Originally created to help you locate misplaced items like keys or luggage, it has also become a tool exploited by criminals—quietly, cheaply, and with shocking simplicity.
Scambusters.org warn about the increasing threat of “Juice Jacking”. Public charging stations could be a hacker’s playground.
Roblox — a hugely popular virtual-gaming environment used by millions of children worldwide — is under increasing scrutiny for its safety practices. Critics say it has allowed inappropriate content, grooming risks and financial exploitation of minors to flourish.
The digital world offers tremendous opportunities for learning, socialisation, and creativity but also harbours risks that can endanger your child’s safety and well-being. As technology becomes an inseparable part of our lives, parents must stay informed about the evolving threats children face online. This article explores the top online dangers every parent must understand and…
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The internet can be a great resource for children, but it’s important to be aware of the potential dangers they may face online. Here are some latest statistics on the dangers to children when they go online: It’s important for parents to be aware of these dangers and to take steps to protect their children…
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