Stay Safe Online also recommends that kids never create usernames that are derivatives of their real names, or that might reveal any other personally identifiable information (PII), such as their location or age. According to US-CERT, the social nature of online gaming allows cyber criminals to manipulate conversations. They may single out your child in a general chat channel and then start sending personal messages that ask for detailed personal information. By piecing together data from games and other sources, hackers may be able to access other existing accounts such as social media or establish new accounts—even entire digital identities—in your child's name. As in any online forum, never give away any personal information and be sure to vary usernames and passwords are across different games, platforms and accounts.
3.Webcam Worries
Webcams have been hacking targets since they entered the scene. At first webcams were physically separate peripherals, manually added by end users and often left unprotected and with their default factory settings. The exploits were many and easy. Today, with many devices, from laptops to tablets to smartphones featuring built-in webcams, reports of webcam hacks continue to be regularevents. Whether internal or external, any connected recording device—such as a webcam or microphone—can be controlled remotely by attackers and used to exploit your children. To help mitigate this risk, use cyber security software that provides real-time and scheduled system scans for malware. Ensure that all webcams use "off" as their default setting and make use of physical shields, be they built-in camera covers or even a piece of opaque tape.

One of the prevalent dangers of the internet is cybercriminals and the ever-evolving cybercrimes they create. Because so many cybercrimes are launched to target any internet user, its likely that no family member is exempt of such attacks, either. There are many threats children face online, as well as adults and teens.

Educating the whole family on how to identify and avoid each cyberthreat is an important part of internet safety. Here are at least 10 risks or dangers of the internet to know, but be aware that new cyberthreats are constantly evolving.

Whether they’re learning virtually, watching YouTube, or playing games, kids are becoming digital citizens at young age. So, it’s never too early to acquaint them with some internet safety tips.

Potential employers or customers don't need to know your personal relationship status or your home address. They do need to know about your expertise and professional background, and how to get in touch with you. You wouldn't hand purely personal information out to strangers individually—don't hand it out to millions of people online.

Marketers love to know all about you, and so do hackers. Both can learn a lot from your browsing and social media usage. But you can take charge of your information. As noted by Lifehacker, both web browsers and mobile operating systems have settings available to protect your privacy online. Major websites like Facebook also have privacy-enhancing settings available. These settings are sometimes (deliberately) hard to find because companies want your personal information for its marketing value. Make sure you have enabled these privacy safeguards, and keep them enabled.

You wouldn't choose to walk through a dangerous neighborhood—don't visit dangerous neighborhoods online. Cybercriminals use lurid content as bait. They know people are sometimes tempted by dubious content and may let their guard down when searching for it. The Internet's demimonde is filled with hard-to-see pitfalls, where one careless click could expose personal data or infect your device with malware. By resisting the urge, you don't even give the hackers a chance.

The game is inspired by the traditional Snakes and Ladders game (i.e. throw the dice to move your counter) combined with quiz questions. The questions focus on the use of internet, social networks, and online gaming, amongst others. They are designed to prompt discussion and allow the moderator to highlight how digital media can be enjoyed responsibly.
Resource : https://visitors-centre.jrc.ec.europa.eu/tools/HappyOnLife/