Tips And Tricks To Protect Children From Cyber Threats When Playing Games

Cybersecurity illustration for children (photo: Sangfor Technologies)

JAKARTA - Kaspersky experts found the number of targets for cybercriminals who exploited popular children's games as bait soared by 30 percent in the first six months of 2024 compared to the second half of 2023.

The researchers analyzed the security risks in the game for young players and found that more than 132,000 users had been targeted by cybercriminals, with Minecraft being the most common cover of fraud.

"Throughout the research, we see attacks on children as common vectors of cybercriminals' activities. That is why cyber hygiene education and the use of trusted cybersecurity solutions are mandatory," said Vasily M. Kolesnikov, security expert at Kaspersky.

To keep your children safe online, Kaspersky advises users to follow the following guidelines:

It is important for parents to communicate openly with their children about the potential risks they may face online and apply strict guidelines to ensure their safety.

In addition, help your child choose a unique password and change it regularly. Don't forget to set clear basic rules about what they can and cannot do online.

Use a special application for digital parenting, to help adults ensure a safe and positive digital experience for children by building healthy habits, protecting them from inappropriate content, balancing screen usage times, and monitoring children's physical location.

To protect children from downloading any malicious files while playing games, Kaspersky recommends installing security solutions on children's devices.