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.
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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From 1 March 2022, President Cyril Ramaphosa approved the Films and Publications Amendment (FPA) Act. In addition, “The Amendment Act is set to transform the FPB completely, expanding its mandate and migrating it from a simple classification authority to a fully-fledged regulator, with the legitimate powers to issue and renew licences (certificates), accredit distributors and impose…
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You may wonder why anyone would go to extreme lengths to target your child online. Why would international cybercrime syndicates create elaborate email, gaming, and chat scams just to get information from your child? Crimes against children fall under these primary categories: Sexual abuse and exploitation. They are soliciting and distributing child pornography. Human trafficking.…
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