1.       Decide where your children can and can’t go on the internet and  communicate with them about online threats

Among other known online security threats, there are over 1 million different viruses worldwide.

2.       Use a COMPLETE antivirus solution as the new AVG Internet Security 2012 products to protect yourself online.

3.       Monitor your children’s social media behaviour and privacy setting.

Windows 7 has a built in Parental Control feature that will allow, time limited access to various sites, such as facebook,  youtube. You are also able to monitor what sites your child has visited by using other Microsoft Add-ons in conjunction with  Parental Control

4.       Backup  data on a regular basis, to avoid losing important information

5.       Protect yourself by creating proper password (not the dogs name, number plate or date of birth)

6.       Teach your kids that giving out personal information online is like giving it to a stranger and to ask your permission first.

7.       Read Online privacy policies. You never know what your allowing a 3^rd party to have access to.

8.       Secure your wireless network and avoid open Wi-Fi networks.

9.       Learn how to recognise scams and effectively manage your email activity.

10.   Teach your family to be cautious online and use common sense.

• Adult /Pornographic Content
• Gambling Sites
• Dating Sites
• Adware
• Phishing Sites
• P2P / Filesharing sites (Known for infecting computers with Viruses)
• Weapons
• Hate / Discrimination