在线游戏
保护您的孩子免受网络游戏危害
十个两岁以上的儿童中，有六个在多种设备上玩电子游戏，这些设备支持社交媒体互动。事实上，超过三分之一的儿童只在移动设备上玩游戏。通过这些在线游戏平台进行的社交互动也存在阴暗面，包括网络欺凌、网络掠食者以及国内外恐怖组织的极端化。除了其他网络手段外，恐怖分子还持续利用网络论坛来影响和传播暴力极端主义言论，并煽动暴力活动。
需要注意的七大危险是：
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Cyberbullying
Anonymity in the online world can grow from poor sportsmanship to targeting novice players and preventing them from advancing. Some cyberbullies will target players directly with hurtful and harmful derogatory messages. Most games allow users to block chat and messages from other users. You can also take a screenshot of offensive discussions and report it to game administrators, and local law enforcement.
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Privacy
Never create user names that are derivative of real names or include other personal identifiable information. By piecing together data from user names and other information, hackers, and other dangerous entities, may be able to access other existing social media accounts or create entire false digital identities in your child’s name.
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Personal Information
Before you throw out your old gaming consoles, make sure you wipe the memory and delete your profiles. Criminals will target old consoles and computers mining for data that will put your personal information at risk.
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网络摄像头和麦克风
网络摄像头过去是可拆卸的独立外设。但如今，笔记本电脑甚至一些游戏主机都内置了摄像头和麦克风。网络攻击者可以远程控制这些设备，并利用它们来侵害您的孩子。请确保您的网络摄像头和麦克风默认设置为“关闭”，甚至可以考虑用胶带遮住电脑或游戏主机上的摄像头。
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Online predators
Online predators are oftentimes older gamers who use video games to lure and groom young victims. Predators will often partner with victims in an online game to defeat competitors to build a bond and trust and then make an effort to meet them in person. Talk to your children regularly about online risks and monitor their gameplay closely.
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Hidden Fees
Some online games use the “freemium” model, which means they give you some content for free, but for full game features and functions, payment is required. In 2018 these “free” games generated $61 billion in revenue. The solution is simple. Never give your card number out for any “freemium” games. Regularly check your credit card bills to make sure you aren’t being charged for purchases you didn’t approve. And switch off “in-app updates” on your child’s smartphone or tablet to prevent them from racking up big bills for in-app purchases without realizing it.
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Malware
Trojans can modify a legitimate app and upload malicious software and can convert infected machines on a delay timer so victims don’t connect their online gaming to the attack. Maintain reputable cyber security software that scans all files prior to download.