One in three children and one teenager experienced an uncomfortable situation on the web

Privacy encompbades a set of facets of each person; The access to each of them will depend on what you want to share on your life. The same thing happens with the Internet. However, often the user does not know what kind of information is provided on his social networks. In this context, to promote the responsible and safe use of new digital technologies, on 5 February, the International Day of Secure Internet.

And it's in seconds that the information provided by every person on the internet can reach anywhere in the world. Regardless of borders, a video, photo, credit card information, or life insurance, among others, can become viral and affect the wrong hands, with consequences for users, often very difficult to repair.

The day of the secure Internet It aims to reflect current concerns, from cyberbullying to abuses committed by social networks. Its goal is to raise awareness of emerging threats in online life. Converted several years ago as a reference event in the online security calendar, this program was launched in 2004 by the European Union and organized by INSAFE, the European network for a secure Internet. His influence, however, has transcended continental borders. . Today, in more than 140 countries around the world, people are struggling to make the Web a safe place.

"There are a lot of risks right now, we see that kids are exposed a lot and do not measure up to where they can go with what they download and publish, although we do distinguish between badting, grooming and cyberbullying, the themes are they mix and the goal is always the same: privacy, "he badured Infobae Cecilia Pastorino, Argentinian educational mentor Cibersegura and ESET IT security specialist.

In this context, the specialist has differentiated the two main problems frequently encountered: grooming and badting. "The grooming It's when an adult uses digital media to harbad a minor. It is important that if parents perceive that an adult is talking to their child pretending to be a minor, file the complaint immediately, as there is no need to wait for a picture of child badgraphy or meeting. The mere fact that an adult contacts the minor in this way is a crime. "

"The badting This is when a person sends messages of a badual nature, whether it is a photo or a badgraphic video, and that, in a way or in from another, it is viralised on the Internet. Often, people send a trusted person, then fight or simply show the files to their friends and so they start circulating on social networks. There is also a trend that is growing more and more, is that there is a lot of extortion or that they use it as a kind of revenge of a person to each other ", the professional describes in terms of computer security.

Although the themes are different, for the specialist, they relate directly. According to a survey conducted by DigiPadres, children and adolescents in Buenos Aires described the risks and situations they face online. 60% received a contact request from strangers and 1 in 3 reported experiencing an uncomfortable situation on the web.

Although 20% of them believe that digital security is not a serious or important problem, when it comes to consulting them, what concerns them the most, he highlighted the theft of pbadwordsidentity theft and search for data or information by third parties.

Finally, over 50% reported receiving information in their school about how to support themselves on the Internet, but only 3% would talk to their teachers.

"One way to prevent any crime that threatens the safety of children on the Internet is to: talk about problemsbecause often they are not part of a dialogue in the house. Many parents are hiding behind the fact that boys know more about technology and that for them, it's an unknown world, but they also need to know what platforms are used and naturalize the debate on topics such as the grooming, badting, among others, having more tools for prevention, "he stressed Pastor

On the other hand, the professional is focused on the viralization archives: "People must understand that once Internet created, it is very difficult to erase it, almost impossible." It is very important that navigation is a topic of conversation, how, when, and with whom dialogue is at home so that children are not alone on the Internet and their inner circle is always trustworthy. and that must be added ", concluded the professional.