All is not lost, still there are ways to keep the internet safe and sound

It is a day to remind us about something very important. A total of 3.6 billion threats were blocked in the year globally, with an average of more than 9 million threats blocked every day on an average. But how should you go about following the safety rules of the internet and keep your data secure, your personal information safe, identify signs of identity theft, phishing, or malware, and not fall for the baits that often come your way in the form of emails, pop-ups and seemingly harmless messages? If a dodgy email from what claims to be Netflix says your subscription will get cancelled because your payment details aren’t updated, open another tab in your web browser, log in to your Netflix account and check if the service has genuinely thrown up any red flags. A Cyberbullying Research Center study in 2019 said more than 27% of kids have experienced cyberbullying in the 13 years prior – with some limits in place, you’ll be able to shield your child from that unfortunate reality of the internet, particularly social media.