The National Cyber Directorate recommends focusing on three main areas that will help protect children – emotionally and digitally.
- Reducing anxiety and minimizing exposure to alarming content
During tense times, children are exposed to more videos, rumors, and messages circulating online.
What is important to do:
- Reduce exposure to news and difficult scenes
- Filter content on social networks and check safety settings
- Limit screen time, especially in the evenings
- Avoid spreading rumors and unverified messages
- Explain that only information from official and reliable sources should be shared
An initiated conversation about what they have seen and heard can significantly reduce feelings of stress and confusion.
- Cautionary measures in computer games
During tense periods, attempts at exploitation also increase within online games.
Pay special attention to:
- Chats with strangers and requests for personal information
- Links to free game benefits or currency
- Purchases only through official game stores or app stores
- Phishing attempts impersonating updates or account blocking
- Inquiries attempting to move the conversation outside the game platform
Remind children: Do not share passwords and do not click on unknown links.
- Safe browsing and reliable websites
More screen time also means higher exposure to scams.
Ensure:
- Accessing only official and recognized websites
- Checking the website address before entering personal details
- Avoiding clicking on links sent via SMS or in groups
- Checking suspicious messages on the Scan My SMS website
- Using content filtering tools and blocking websites according to age
The digital space is part of everyday life – and also part of family resilience. Conscious and responsible management of it during a sensitive period protects children no less than physical protection.
Encountered suspicious activity or an attempted scam?
The National Cyber Directorate’s 119 Center is available for you 24/7.
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