Facebook , on the other hand, offers a list of tips targeting both boys both parents “whose role is fundamental in education for life as much as online and offline.” It encourages users to be more active and flag inappropriate content on social networks, such as those of “incitement to hatred and related to bullying and violent images that are removed when reported.”
Suggestions for parents and the safety of children online also come from Intel security , while experts F-Secure invite parents “to become more aware of the risks arising from new toys designed for children who are connected to the network “.
for the Safer Internet Day Google replica the initiative last year: to stimulate the security check on the user account (a set of procedures that verify the main settings protection) offers 2 GB of space on its cloud services. And remember that a password is unassailable, “the first line of defense against cyber criminals.”
For this special day, even Twitter announced an initiative: the creation of “Trust and Safety Council ” to help users feel safe and express themselves freely. ” “Cyberbullying is an alarming phenomenon in Italy. Must be tackled with the highest priority by launching concrete initiatives, we are at the forefront of this, “explains Francesca Chiocchetti Samsung Electronics Italy who attended an event for schools organized in Rome by the Ministry of Education.
the 5 rules of Google. “online security is important to always, every day,” why Google, on the occasion of the ‘Safer Internet day’ you celebrates today launches five basic rules for safe navigation on the web and “remember all the tools to help keep your account safe, first of all Personal account.” “Take two minutes and make the Security Check: anyone who will complete work by February 11 will get 2GB of free storage on Google Drive space, used for Drive, Gmail or photos» announces the web giant. The “Safety Inspection explains the researchers engine allows you to check the main security settings for your Google account, add a phone number to contact you in case you are unable longer to access your account, increase security of your password settings, and check which devices are connected to the account. ” The first account security guarantee, Google points out, “is still the password and it seems that even the people you are paying increasing attention. Since 2004, in fact, Google searches in Italy for ‘how to change password’ are constantly growing “. So, to stay safe online, Google draws 5 basic rules for staying safe online.
The first rule concerns the password “are the first line of defense against criminals IT. It is therefore essential -remember engine researchers choose secure passwords, different for each account, and update them regularly. Otherwise it would be like using the same key to close the doors of the house, car and office: if a criminal gains access to one, are all affected, and ‘ the longer the password and the harder it is to guess. Not then use ’123456′ or ‘password’ and avoid using publicly available information like your phone number ‘.
The second rule for online security is “ use the two-step verification, which adds another layer of security to your Google account, drastically reducing the chances of theft of the data contained in your account. To break into an account that has the two-step verification, the bad guys will not only have to know your username and password, but will also have to get your hands on your phone. Once activated the two-step verification, in fact, Google will send a code to your phone whenever someone tries to break into your account from an unrecognized computer as your ‘.
the third rule concerns the people who forget and lose more and more often their phone. “ If you have lost a mobile device, thanks to Android Device Manager can see where it is on a map and when it was last used. When Android Device Manager detects the device, the latter explains Google- will be notified and will be done ringing or locked remotely ‘.
the fourth rule is to keep prying eyes away from your devices. “Your private information can remain so thanks to a pin, to a password or a security code. Moreover, -chiede the giant web-ever you would leave the door open? “.
The fifth rule is related to children. “If you have children who use your devices, turn on SafeSearch. SafeSearch is a Google- explains filter that eliminates most inappropriate or explicit images from Google Search result. When you activate SafeSearch on a Google account, adult content are dimmed on all search results from any browser and computer to which you are logged in. “
Samsung:” Against Cyberbullying serves collaboration”. “Cyberbullying is an alarming phenomenon in Italy, where about 1 out of 3 teenager claims to be the victim. It must be addressed with the utmost urgency, launching concrete initiatives such as those announced today by the Ministry of Education, which demonstrate the commitment of the Italian institutions with respect to this issue of great social impact. In this sense it is fundamental the collaboration between companies and institutions in order to develop effective projects with a single, important goal: to defend our children from the dangers of a non-conscious use of the Internet and new technologies. ” He said Francesca Chiocchetti, Public Affairs Manager of Samsung Electronics Italy, speaking at the event organized for schools, in Rome today, the Ministry of Education and the Task Force “connected Generations”, on the occasion of Safer Internet Day 2016. ” even Samsung – said Chiocchetti – is at the forefront to combat online bullying. This is demonstrated by our collaboration with the Ministry of Education, as members of the Advisory Board of the Safer Internet Centre. Alongside this partnership we are the promoters, in collaboration with the Moige and with the sponsorship of the State Police, the initiative # OFF4aDAY, which saw us intercept more than 1,600 requests for help from victims of cyberbullying. “
the manifesto of the students and the 14 golden rules for safety. A poster for the security on the Internet, made ‘by young people for young people “: is Microsoft’s initiative, Postal and Digital World on the occasion of the thirteenth edition of Safer Internet Day, which involved more than 1000 students 21 Italian schools, distributed in all 20 regions. The manifesto contains 14 gold rules created by the boys and drafted with an informal and direct language to provide guidance and useful advice to their peers on how to avoid making bad encounters on the internet and how to protect themselves from strangers, ‘stalker’ or bullies who use network. Without neglecting practical information to protect themselves from potential scams, identity theft, viruses and hackers, problems with which the digital natives are often doing the math. The project is accompanied by a virtual journey through the schools that had monitored the progress, “said – according to a note – a large students’ attention to the issues related to safety of navigation on the internet, an issue that concerns them very closely in its many facets. The teams have mainly focused on aspects related to the use of social networks, use your smartphone safely, to cyber bullying and online pedophilia, areas deemed to be at higher risk for their peers. “
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