The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a wholesale shift to remote work that seems here to stay. But even before the rush to adopt work-from-home practices – often on unsecured personal computers – cyberattacks were soaring. South Africa ranks third in the world in terms of the…
When kids reach their tweens or teens, they start exploring and developing their identities. Seeking greater independence from the family is a natural part of that. But how do you ensure that the privacy kids need doesn’t leave you in the dark about cyberbullying or…
With awareness levels of 88% in South Africa, adults in our country are some of the most conscious of the dangers that cyberbullying poses. Unfortunately, most young victims of cyberbullying don’t tell adults about what’s going on.This isn’t an indictment on you as a parent…
No parent wants to learn that their child is being bullied online or off. But forewarned is forearmed, so it’s worth taking the time to dissect what exactly cyberbullying is, what forms it takes and how it relates to more traditional victimisation. With this foundation,…
