By the Numbers
71%
Percentage of 13-17 year olds that have received messages online from someone they didn't know.
- "Teen safety Search", Cox Communications and Teen Research Unlimited, March 2006
Protecting your PC
Young web surfers are one of the most targeted groups by identity thieves and cyber criminals. They are also among the least protected against intruders, and often lack the basic knowledge on how to stay safe online - the risks and pitfalls, what to watch out for, what information to share - and what information not to share, how to create strong passwords etc.
Click on the articles on this page to learn more tips on how to keep yourself and your family safe online.
