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How to Easily Update Your Phone or Computer Operating Systems
Not many of us view it this way, but owning technology should be treated like owning a car. In order for a car to run as it should, there are certain maintenance items that need to be checked along with fluid levels to keep the car performing as it should. [...]
Teens, Racism and Social Media
By Anonymous High School Student I am disgusted by members of my generation who have been outright racist, or even unbearably ignorant, as shown in the videos that have been circling social media. These are my peers, people I talk to and see interact with people of color every day. [...]
Think Your Password Is A Secret? Think Again.
I Know Your Password Passwords. We all have them, and we all hate them. Why? As small business owners and consumers, we are busily trying to complete our daily list of to-do items as efficiently as possible. Yet, every time we want to read an article that affects our industries [...]
Ask SCK: We decided to give our 10-year-old a phone and need help
Dear Savvy Cyber Kids, Help! We decided to give our 10-year-old a phone and things have quickly gotten out of hand. Our child has created multiple social media accounts and has used their real name on the accounts (even after discussing this type of activity with them). We would like [...]
The A, B, C’s of Security Settings for Zoom
We received a question from a parent of an elementary school aged child: “I was wondering if you would write a post for us to post to our Facebook page about ZOOM safety. It doesn't have to be lengthy, in fact it shouldn't be or if you write something and [...]
5 Ways to Protect Your Kids When They Use IoT Products
By Elain Thompson. A hacker attacks every 39 seconds, affecting 1 in 3 Americans each year—adults and kids alike. With even adults susceptible to hackers, children are even more vulnerable to sharing personal information, accidentally downloading viruses, and more. While IoT products like your smart fridge or smart baby monitor [...]
Don’t Wait to Graduate to Start Your Business
By Elain Thompson Parents, this blog is for your teenager to read. Share it with them and let this be a conversation starter to see if your kids have or ever had an idea to start their own business. If we know anything, it’s that talent doesn’t discriminate against age. [...]
I’m on TikTok, but Your Elementary School Aged Child Probably Shouldn’t Be
By Anonymous High School Student TikTok is a creative video sharing app that has become a very popular social media platform for all ages, including young children. Like most social media apps, users must be 13+ to create a TikTok account. However, young kids know how to get around apps [...]
Protect Your New Home From Digital Dangers When You Move
By Elaine Thompson When you’re planning a trans-state move, cybersecurity is often low on the list of things to prioritize. But implementing cybersecurity in your home is more urgent than you think—especially if you have kids. Hackers attack someone every 39 seconds, and as criminals have become craftier, it’s becoming [...]
How to Talk to Kids about the Latest Online Challenge Trend on Social Media
Every few months, our kids are exposed to a new viral social media challenge. Sometimes the challenges are harmless, while other times the challenge could land your child in the hospital or jail. Here are just a few of the online challenge trends we have seen over the last few [...]
Savvy Cyber Kids Featured in New York Times Cover Story
2019 ended on a high-note for Savvy Cyber Kids as we were featured in a cover story in the Sunday, December 8, 2019 edition of the New York Times, Video Games and Online Chats Are ‘Hunting Grounds’ for Sexual Predators. It was a surreal feeling to see a story that discusses [...]
5 Ways to Protect Your Kid from Dangerous YouTube Content
By Alice Williams Even with new social apps popping up all the time YouTube is still all the rage among youngsters. But sadly, disturbing content on YouTube is also all the rage. And while YouTube Kids is better, it still should not be used with a hands-off approach to content [...]