Virus and downloading

See a range of articles, resources and tools to learn more about how to protect your children from downloading viruses and things to discuss to help them make safer and smarter choices online.

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Parenting blogger Harriet Shearsmith joins call to parents to get clued up on risks of digital piracy
We've launched a new campaign to highlight the risks of digital piracy as almost one in five parents believe that ...
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Google creates a hub to help you avoid Covid-19 online scams
As the country continues to rely on technology while in lockdown, the Government has launched a new resource to offer ...
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What is the dark web? – Advice for parents
To help you understand the risks to children, we’ve pulled together a quick summary of what you need to know.
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A young person’s experience of pirated content
Hannah shares her experience of downloading and watching pirated content online and how her parents supported her in managing the ...
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Raising awareness of the associated dangers of pirated content on children’s wellbeing
Liz Bales Chief Executive at the Industry Trust shares key concerns around the associated risks of pirated content on children's ...