Kids Online: Not All Fun And Games

Every year, the number of kids online increases. But, as one study found, over 1.5 billion young people are impacted by school closures due to COVID-19. This means there are more kids online today than ever before, and cybercriminals are taking notice. On this episode, we’re asking the two most important questions parents need to know: what are the greatest risks to kids online and how do we mitigate them? To find out, we speak to a focus group of kids ages 11 to 17 to learn what exactly they’re doing online. We also sit down with Cory, a former FBI supervisor, to explore the risks of exploitation and fraud for kids on the internet, and Matt McGowan, Director & General Manager of Snap Inc. Canada, to discover what Snapchat is doing to keep kids safe on their app.