Parents on Protecting Their Children From Harmful Information | Antivirus

 

HOW TO MAKE THE INTERNET SAFE FOR A CHILD?

• use the settings of a safe search and protect them with a password;

• use content filters and other protection tools;

• use safe mode on entertainment sites and social networks.

WHAT IS CHILD'S INFORMATION SECURITY?

the state of protection of children, in which there is no risk associated with information causing harm to their health and (or) physical, mental, spiritual, moral development (Article 2 of the Federal Law)

WHAT INFORMATION CAUSES THE HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN?

• encouraging children to commit actions that pose a threat to their life and (or) health, including causing harm to their health, suicide;

• capable of causing children to desire to use narcotic drugs, psychotropic and (or) intoxicating substances, tobacco products, alcoholic and alcohol-containing products, beer and drinks made on its basis, take part in gambling, engage in prostitution, vagrancy or begging;

• substantiating or justifying the admissibility of violence and (or) cruelty, or prompting to carry out violent actions about people or animals, except cases provided for by this Federal Law;

• denying family values ​​and forming disrespect for parents and (or) other family members; • justifying unlawful behaviour;

• contains obscene language; • contains information of a pornographic nature. (Article 5 of the Federal Law)

WHAT GROUPS ARE THE INFORMATION PRODUCTS INTO?

• information products for children under the age of six;

• information products for children who have reached the age of six;

• information products for children who have reached the age of twelve;

• information products for children who have reached the age of sixteen;

• informational products prohibited for children. (Article 6 of the Federal Law)

HOW DEFINED THE DANGER OF INFORMATION HAZARD?

• a manufacturer, distributor of information products shall place a sign and (or) a text warning about the restriction of its distribution before the start of the broadcast of a TV program, TV show, or demonstration of a film during film and video services;

• the sign of information products is shown in the published TV and radio programs, in the corner of the frame, except the demonstration of the film carried out in the cinema hall;

• the size of the sign of information products must be at least 5% of the area of ​​the screen, a billboard or other announcement about the holding of an appropriate entertainment event, an announcement of a film or video screening, as well as an entrance ticket, invitation. (Article 12 of the Federal Law)

NOTE:

• children's access to information disseminated through information and telecommunication networks (including the Internet) is provided by telecom operators, subject to the use of means of protecting children from information that is harmful to their health and (or) development (Article 14 of the Federal Law)

• the content and decoration of printed publications, printed products (including notebooks, diaries, book covers, bookmarks for books), audiovisual products, other information products used in the educational process must comply with the requirements of this Federal Law (Article 15 of the Federal Law)

 • the first and last pages of a newspaper, the cover of a copy of printed materials prohibited for children, when distributed to an indefinite circle of people in places accessible to children, should not contain information that is harmful to the health and (or) development of children;

• information products prohibited for children in the form of printed materials are allowed for distribution in places accessible to children, only in sealed packages;

• information products prohibited for children are not allowed to be distributed in educational institutions intended for children, children's medical, health resort, physical culture and sports organizations, cultural organizations, organizations for recreation and recreation of children, or at a distance of fewer than 100 meters from the border of the territories of these organizations ... (Article 16 of the Federal Law)

SAFE INTERNET FOR CHILDREN! REMINDER FOR CHILDREN AND PARENTS

The Internet is a world of interesting and useful opportunities, but at the same time, it is a source of information that is harmful to health, moral and spiritual development, especially for a child. Aggression, harassment, fraud, psychological pressure, communication with online strangers - are just a few of the threats that await a child on the global network every day.

Russia has entered a high-risk zone for ensuring the safety of children in the global network. This is due to the high Internet user activity of Russian schoolchildren and the high level of its lack of control, as well as the low knowledge of parents about the dangers of the Internet environment.

 How to protect a child from them?

The most important advice for parents is to be aware of the child's activities.

Talk to him about the Internet: ask what he did today, whom he met, what interesting things he learned.

Try to regularly review the resources your child visits and check the list of his contacts to make sure that he and you know everyone with whom he communicates.

Ask your child to inform you or loved ones about any threats or worries related to the Internet, and do not scold for unpleasant incidents, otherwise, he will hide everything.

The second important rule is to become your child's guide to the Internet.

Teach your child to correctly search for the necessary information, form a list of useful, interesting, child-safe resources and advise them to use them correctly.

From the very beginning, explain to the child why in no case should you give out information about yourself and your family, publish photos showing the child himself, family, school and other data.

Teach your child about respect and etiquette online.

According to statistics, more than 80% of Russian children have a profile on social networks, and 23% face aggression and humiliation on the Internet. Ask your child not to provoke conflict situations and treat others in the same way he would like to be treated himself.

Explain that under no circumstances should you post provocative material or disseminate informational and aggressive messages at someone's request.

The information posted on the Internet is available to everyone and can be used for any, including fraudulent purposes.

Warn your child not to add “friends” to strangers - they may not be who they say they are.

 In no way agreed to "live" meetings with Internet strangers, before he put you or close relatives in the course.

Encourage him to communicate on the Internet with those with whom he personally knows.

Prevent downloading paid content, especially via SMS.

Use the technical capabilities of your computer and the Operator.

To prevent unwanted content and viruses, you need to install an antivirus, configure anti-spam filters in the mail.

 With the help of Parental Controls or the corresponding services of the Operator, you can create a "white" list of Internet sites, limit the time a child spends on the Internet, set up an age filter.

SAFE INTERNET RULES FOR CHILDREN (EXCEPT PARENTS)

- Never divulge your passwords to anyone. They are your main secret. Come up with your own unique password that no one can guess. Do not write down passwords on pieces of paper, do not keep them in the public domain. Don't email your passwords.

- When registering on websites and social networks, try not to indicate personal information (phone number, address of residence, school, parents' place of work, etc.) - it can be available to everyone, even those you do not know!

- Remember that a photo posted on the Internet is available for everyone to view. Try not to post photos that show your family, school, home, or other personal information.

 - Try not to meet those with whom you meet on the Internet.

 - Remember that many people tell lies about themselves on the Internet.

- On the Internet and social networks, try to communicate only with those with whom you personally know. Think and consult with your parents before adding a stranger to your “friends” list.

- Do not use your webcam when communicating with strangers, remember to keep your distance from strangers.

 - Respect your interlocutors on the Internet. Never, under any circumstances, threaten others or post aggressive or provocative material. Be friendly. Do not be rude.

“Remember that even on the Internet there is“ netiquette ”. If you write a message in capital letters, then the interlocutor may think that you are yelling at him.

- Do not join unfamiliar communities and do not distribute informational, provocative and aggressive materials and messages at anyone's request.

- Not everything that you can read or see on the Internet is true. Do not be lazy and double-check the information in other search engines or ask your parents.

- Remember that there are sites that are not intended for children, do not go to sites "for those who are over 18", on indecent and aggressive sites. If you came to such a site by a link, close your browser using the “ctrl + alt + delete” keys.

 - Tell everything that you saw, learned or learned new to an adult.

 - In no case do not indicate your phone number or email address, do not send SMS from it to unknown numbers on the Internet.

- If you received a message from an unknown address, it is better not to open it.

 - If you thought that your friends are sending you "strange" information or programs, ask them again if they sent you any files. Sometimes scammers can act on behalf of strangers.

- If you want to buy any service or game on the Internet, contact an adult. He will tell you how to avoid being scammed.

 - Do not download files, programs or music without the consent of adults - they may contain viruses and harm your computer.

- Ask parents to install an antivirus and special software on their computer that will block the spread of viruses.

RULES FOR SAFE USE OF THE INTERNET (FOR PARENTS)

"The child is at home, at the computer - it means that everything is in order, he is safe." Many parents think so. And they are wrong. Children of the era of search engines and social networks are not only in danger on the street. Through computer monitors, they receive no fewer threats. One of the dangers is cyberbullying: intimidation, psychological and physical terror - up to a feeling of fear and submission. The violence of this kind is not uncommon on the Internet, as well as various aggressive and inappropriate content, fraud, and sexual harassment. Of course, the Internet is not only a source of threats, it offers great opportunities for communication and self-development. For the Internet to be beneficial, not harmful, parents need to teach their children how to use the Internet safely in the same way they teach them not to cross the road at a red light.

Four rules for adults

Rule 1.  Be attentive to the actions of your children on the World Wide Web:

- Do not send children to "free-swimming" on the Internet. Try to actively participate in the child's communication with the Internet, especially at the stage of development.

- Talk to your child about what he learns new for himself with the help of the Internet and how to prevent threats in time.

Rule 2. Inform your child about the opportunities and dangers of the Network:

- Explain to your child that on the Internet, as in life, there are both "good" and "bad" people. Explain that if a child has experienced negativity or abuse from another Internet user, they need to tell their loved ones about it.

- Teach your child to search for the information he needs and check it, including with your help.

- Teach your child to be careful about downloading paid information and receiving paid services from the Internet, especially by sending SMS, to avoid losing money.

- Make a list of useful, interesting, safe resources your child can use and encourage them to use them.

 Rule 3. Choose a convenient form of monitoring the child's online presence:

- Install the necessary software on your computer - parental control solution, Kaspersky Anti-Virus or Doctor Web.

- If your child is an elementary school student and often stays at home alone, limit his time on the Internet.

- If the computer is used by all family members, install it in a place accessible to all family members, not in the child's room.

- Create different accounts on your computer for adults and children. This will help not only keep your child safe but also preserve your personal data.

- Regularly track the resources your child visits. Simple computer settings will allow you to be aware of what information your son or daughter was viewing.

Rule 4. Regularly improve your computer literacy to know how to keep children safe:

- Use the convenient opportunities to improve the level of computer and Internet literacy, for example, attending courses, reading special literature, consulting with experts.

- Introduce all members of your family to the basic principles of safe working on a computer and the Internet.

What do the statistics say?

Here are the main conclusions of a study conducted by Beeline among Internet users in the five largest cities of Russia: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk. The Internet in people's lives The vast majority of respondents (96%) use the Internet every day and use it on average for about 5 hours. For an active user, the Internet is mostly an information base and an electronic library. Threats on the Internet The majority (84%) of respondents have come across unwanted information (for example, extremist, pornographic, advertising content) and viruses on the Internet. What is a safe Internet The majority of respondents (88%) define the concept of "safe Internet" as protection against viruses, malware,

Self-Protecting Internet Users 50% of those surveyed prefer to use basic security tools, and more than half (55%) of those surveyed believe that it is difficult to keep the Internet safe on their own. Only 4% of respondents solve problems as they become available. The majority of respondents (93%) point to anti-virus programs as the main means of ensuring their security.

What is Internet literacy, who should improve it and how?

 Along with the fact that the majority (89%) of respondents understand Internet literacy as the ability to search for information and use the most important network resources, 70% also consider Internet literacy to be aware of Internet security threats. 75% of respondents believe that Internet literacy is important for any modern person, and especially for children. Interestingly, on average, respondents with children aged 8-16 assess their level of Internet literacy higher than their child's literacy level. 60% of surveyed parents with children aged 8-16 are interested in increasing the level of Internet literacy of their own children. About half believe that this is primarily the task of the school or parents.