Deepika Darshni Mala

Today children use devices with much confidence.

As we allow them to explore the technological advancements, it is important to ensure that they are safe online

✅️ Be with you child as they browse online
✅️ Teach them to take permission before using device.
✅️ Teach them that it is as important to not to talk to strangers online as it is offline.
✅️Use parental controls.
✅️Set a time limit to what your child spends online.

Visit www.getsafeonline.org.fj to get more tips on online safety

Do you ignore or delay software updates installation?

Here's what happens when you delay software updates:

▶️ Device is not protected against viruses, Spyware and other malware.

▶️ Cyber- criminal attacks are more likely to happen.

▶️ Your device may experience crashing, freezing and generally have poor performance.

✅️ The update notification helps us resolve these security issues by updating the softwares immediately while also getting access to improved new features at the same time.


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The internet is a great place to explore and learn, it has however also targeted some individuals into scams.

It could be paying to receive an unreasonable gift from a stranger, seeking money stating to need for a family members health treatment or asking for money to solve a personal problem that they must have told you about.

What can you do about it:

✅Verify information before sending money or giving out personal details

✅Collect evidence.

✅Contact relevant authorities/ agencies as soon as you see a red flag or feel suspicious about something.

✅Remember to collect accurate details of the person you are talking to online.

Do not be the next victim of romance scam and do help your fellow friends or families in identifying these scams.

Together we can be safer online!

Let's all keep ourselves protected online.

✅Creating a unique password is the first step to keep our accounts protected.

✅Remember not to share this password with others!

✅Set up Two (2) Factor Authentication to further secure your account and prevent from instances of hacking.

Visit www.getsafeonline.org.fj and learn more on how you can protect yourself online!

Tajeshwari Devi

As your child may Explore and Experience the digital world, Share with them some top safety tips to help them have a great online experience.

✅ Use the control features and settings available on the devices to protect your child.

✅Teach them that its important to respect other's online. If they criticize other's online, it is most likely that they too will have to face negative remarks as a comeback.

A great chat that shares online experience.

Stand up, Support and Respect everyone's online space.

Either one goes out to fish or attempts phishing- there is always a bait.The difference is one intends to catch fish and the other to steal data/ information to get access to a system.

Join Tajeshwari Devi as she talks more about how you can spot the attempt of phishing.

Stay safe online and protect yourself as well as your information online.

The cyber space is a great platform to learn and connect, it however comes with its own risks. Protect yourself by taking proactive measures to secure your cyber space and enjoy safe browsing experience.

Remember to respect other's online and fight the hate. Let's do our part and spread awareness to help our loved ones have a safe and secure online experience.

Watch the space for some great tips as we connect to chat and promote Cyber Awareness Month this October.

Visit www.getsafeonline.org.fj for more tips, materials and guide to how you can protect yourself.

Emoji has become such an important factor in the digital world. It adds value to the conversation and let's you show your emotion that can not be done face to face.

Emoji can also have the same impact as your words.

As we come across another celebration this month- marking "World Emoji Day" which was on the 17th of July, I urge everyone to choose their emoji carefully and let it not be a reason to hurt someone!

These emojis apply a deep meaning to conversation, it should not used to tease, harass or bully someone online.

Staying home is not the holidays the children wanted to have, but they still have to inorder to stay safe. Most of the kids like to play games at this time, children are indeed getting tech savvy however they are as innocent. Protect them stay safe online as well.

Dear Parents, talk to them and guide them in the right manner:

Tell them not to speak to strangers online, it is the same as talking to strangers outside who can cause harm. Children are naive and what they think are random chat within a game can also be means to get information.

Tell them not to give out their personal information such as name, number, location, likes/ dislikes to anyone online.

Tell them not to share passwords or pin codes with anyone. Even if it is simple code that unlocks a device, can give access to alot of data saved in the device.

Tell them to talk to you if they feel worried, scared or threatened. Children can have a greater impact of online content, tell them it is okay to discuss anything they feel is not right.

Talk to your children, guide them and protect them online.

Internet has become a part of our lives. It has a lot to say about us as well.What we Post, Like, Follow or React; adds up to our preferences both online and offline. Where you go, what you do and what are the things you intend to do can be predicted with the little pieces of information you give out publicly online especially on the social media platforms.

The good about being on social media is we have a control over it. We have the choice of things we want to put on social media platforms and the things we want to avoid sharing on the online space. We would certainly not like someone critizing us online, it basically becomes our responsibility to learn to appreciate others and stop critizing as well. A single share can also lead to a content becoming viral, think before you contribute to these trolls.