Children stories
A new report says one in four children are exposed to unwanted sexual contact online, with girls facing the highest risk before 18.
Schools can now plug age-specific lessons into classrooms as VIPRE’s new training tackles phishing, bullying and AI impersonation threats.
myFirst launches new kids' tech range including smartwatches, cameras and headphones, enhancing family safety and connectivity via the Circle app.
Bitdefender has launched new Family Plans, offering tailored security solutions as cybercrime losses soar to over USD $1 trillion globally, ensuring families stay protected.
More than a third of UK parents say children are using AI for conversation or emotional support, raising fears over online safety.
Parents are increasingly uneasy as connected devices become a staple of play, with many hiding WiFi toys or limiting use to restore balance.
Children risk letting algorithms shape their identity unless parents build stronger offline bonds and teach critical thinking, a researcher says.
Many fear losing access to news, learning and friendships online, even as 47% of young Australians back tighter under-16 social media rules.
Australian chain 1001 Optometry unveils free AI tool that scans parents' photos to flag early myopia risk in children at home.
Australian parents report rising back-to-school stress, with many turning to printed planners and checklists to cut screens and calm mornings.
Over half of UK adults want under-16s barred from social media, as new polling exposes deep divides over children's online access and safety.
Microsoft New Zealand's Dan Walker will skydive from Auckland Sky Tower to raise funds for youth programmes by the Graeme Dingle Foundation.
LVLY launches Little LVLY gift boxes in Australia with creative, screen-free activities from local female-led brands to support kids' mindfulness and play.
Two-thirds of UK parents support a government plan to limit children's social media use to two hours daily, amid rising concerns over screen time.
Parents are urged to understand evolving emoji codes in kids' online chats to boost digital safety and guide open conversations amid rising online risks.
Two-thirds of UK parents back a government plan limiting children's daily social media use to two hours, reveals a new Uswitch Broadband survey.
New Zealand children face rising cyberbullying risks as 23% turn to AI companions for support, study finds amid earlier digital device use by youngsters.
Over half of UK parents say their children can bypass online controls, exposing a widening digital gap in managing screen time and internet safety at home.
Lady Frederick Windsor urges banning smartphones in schools, citing risks to children's physical and emotional health amid new Ofcom online safety rules.
Incode Technologies is set to trial age verification technology in Australia as the government prepares a nationwide ban on social media for users under 16.
