You will hear an conversation with someone who is an expert on cyber safety.
- What does the speaker say about mobile phones?
- The speaker says that the fact that more girls are cyber bullies is
- The speaker believes that many children are
- The speaker disagrees with
- What does the speaker recommend as a good password?
- What is the speaker's opinion about the internet?
Speaker 2
Hi, and welcome to the show. Our speaker is an expert on cyber safety and is here today to tell us about how to keep safe online. Are young people nowadays in danger when they use the internet?
Speaker 1
Hi, well, yes. About 40% of young people between the ages of 12 and 17 have been bullied online. Mobile phones are the most common gadgets used for cyber bullying.
Speaker 2
And is there any particular type of child that tends to be bullied more?
Speaker 1
It tends to be girls that are bullied more, and also, more girls than boys tend to bully others online, too. It’s about double the amount of girls than boys.
Speaker 2
That’s a surprising fact.
Speaker 1
Yes, it is. Therefore, it’s very important that parents are aware of what’s happening online with their children, and kids should always make adults aware of any problems.
Speaker 2
Can you tell us a bit more about how to keep safe online? There are many problems nowadays with identity theft.
Speaker 1
Many children under the age of 18 have their identity stolen. This means that a criminal is using your name and details without you knowing it. Children often post personal information online without realising that it could be dangerous.
So my advice is to be careful with what you post. It is very important to have safe passwords and not to give them to anybody, not even your best friends.
Speaker 2
And how can we make sure our passwords are safe?
Speaker 1
Well, try to choose something that isn’t too obvious. Don’t choose your date of birth or any important date. You should also avoid easy, obvious number sequences like 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Your passwords should be made up of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. And you should never carry them around with you.
Speaker 2
Any last tips?
Speaker 1
Use antivirus software and take security precautions. Stay safe. It’s a useful tool, but remember the dangers.
Speaker 2
Thank you. That’s great advice.