The Cyber Safety Lady is presenting at the next Working Mums Master Class being held on Saturday 25th May 2013 in Sydney Date/Time Date(s) – 25/05/13 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Location Yin & Yang Room, Hotel Urban We know you’ve been waiting for this one…! Our second Masterclass this year will be held in… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Parental Controls
Northern Beaches Cyber Safety Talk For Parents May 29th 2013
Parents don’t know what they don’t know…….. Understanding the traps, and apps before your child gets hurt online is so important. Once seen, never unseen. Unfortunately I usually get a call to help parents in my role as a cyber safety advisor after their child has been hurt online. The hurt can include anything… Continue Reading
Dangerous Facebook Apps. Which Ones Are They?
Review Facebook is somewhat of a walled garden when it comes to setting up safety filters and safe search settings for internet use for your younger aged teens who use Facebook. Facebook is much more than just sharing updates and chatting, it also has apps and games connected with it. Any app or game that… Continue Reading
THIS Is Why Parents Need To Disable In App Purchases
You’ve read the stories, kid racks up $$$$ of In-App purchases on their iTunes account using parents credit card, parent then tries to get the money back from Apple… This game review from Justin and Brian from IGN Entertainment (video shown below) of this iPhone game shows parents exactly why you need to disable… Continue Reading
The Conspiracy Of Silence Around Cyber Safety And Kids
Another cyber safety talk has just been held at my sons high school. This was held by the A.C.M.A an Australian Government organisation that gives cyber safety talks every year for students and parents all over Australia. Last year at my son’s school parents of 12 families turned up for the free talk held… Continue Reading
Some Basic Tips For Parents On Cyber Safety
Below is a radio interview I did today with Ilija Dugandzic from Brisbane’s 96FiveFM about some of the most important tips that parents need to know to keep their children safe on computers and mobile devices. 96.5FM Brisbane Cyber Safety Interview Follow me on Twitter _LeonieGSmith [follow_me] Continue Reading
Should I Add My Child To “Find My Friends”?
Answer: It depends on the child. “Find My Friends” is an Apple mobile App that uses Geolocation and maps to track the location any “friend”, that accepts the offer to be added to your app. Your “Friend” has to also have to have an iPhone with “Find My Friends” installed on it. (or an iPod… Continue Reading
Cyber Safety It’s NOT Just Facebook – Mobile Apps!
Cyber Safety / Facebook / Cyber Safety Much of today’s cyber safety education focuses on the more mainstream social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, and it’s not really surprising with these platforms still being the most popular social media platforms for adults and teens. Whilst we can’t ignore the privacy issues, the stalking,… Continue Reading
How To Block Self Harm Websites
Pro Self harm websites are unfortunately popping up all over the Internet. One of the platforms where pro self harm blogs is sadly proliferating is www.tumblr.com . There is very little advice to parents on how to block this content whilst still allowing their child to use the internet for school work and good social… Continue Reading
Leonie Smith Interviewed On “The Project” For Cyber Security Awareness Week.
“The Project” Channel 10 Cyber Safety Awareness Week 2013 Leonie was interviewed about cyber safety on Channel 10’s “The Project” for the Australian Governments Cyber Security Awareness Week March 2013. This video’s subject matter centres around online scams. Continue Reading