'School photo' social media trend of could leave kids vulnerable to predators: Police
As students adjust to returning to school this fall, law enforcement members and online safety experts are reminding parents to be cautious about the information they share on social media. It may give predators access to children and scammers access to personal information.to share,” Deputy Sheriff Tim Creighton of the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office in Woodstock, Illinois, recently told Fox News Digital. “Less is better,” he said.
Creighton, who is also a school resource officer, told Fox News Digital the viral image has been publicly posted and reposted as a reminder to parents and caregivers to “think before you share.” Creighton said the following details should be left out when sharing photos or life updates throughout the school year and beyond: school name, age, teacher’s name and grade, identifying features and overly personal information such as passwords or security question answer.
Often, people will use their child’s name, date of birth and more information in passwords, said Creighton. Identity theft can occur if too much is given away online. Hughes echoed the advice from the sheriff’s office, warning families against oversharing , even if accounts are set to “private.”
日本 最新ニュース, 日本 見出し
Similar News:他のニュース ソースから収集した、これに似たニュース記事を読むこともできます。
Shelter-in-place lifted at Glassboro Public Schools, police say 'no credible danger'Police later determined the threat originated from another state and there was 'no credible danger' to the schools.
続きを読む »
Hyundai and Kia drivers try to protect themselves from becoming victims following rising theftsA social-media-fueled trend of stolen Kia and Hyundai vehicles is prompting some drivers and law enforcement to take proactive measures.
続きを読む »
FDA warns ‘NyQuil chicken’ is ‘a recipe for danger’A social media video trend that suggests people could be cooking chicken in OTC cold medicine has ruffled health officials’ feathers. Here’s why.
続きを読む »
FDA Warns Americans to Stop Cooking Chicken in NyQuilA social media trend where people cook chicken that's been marinated in NyQuil has caused the FDA to step in and say 'stop.'
続きを読む »