SNDR.com gives parents tools to stay up to date
on latest threats
New apps pop up seemingly out of
nowhere, but instantly every single one of your kid¹s friends and classmates is
using it and you find out so is your kid. The app looks age appropriate and
harmless, but predators find ways to infiltrate and exploit. It is important to
check your child’s phone, computer or tablet on a regular basis to make sure no
inappropriate content is being sent to them. But, there are other steps parents
need to take to safeguard their children.
One common mistake parents make is
allowing their children to create a username that incorporates their name,
information about their age and location or interests. These small pieces of
data are enough for a predator to start piecing together a profile of a child
and give predators tools that can be used to find more information to
manipulate kids. By following these simple guidelines, parents can help
make sure online predators are not targeting their children.
Stop
Kids from Duplicating Usernames – Just like recycling a password is
a bad idea kids should not use the same username to log into different online
accounts. Having one common username across accounts just makes it easier for
criminals to search for and find details about a child’s life.
Keep
Personal Details Private – If an app or website requires
kids to fill out a profile do not let them enter personally identifying details
like their full name, birthdate, age or address. If they cannot use a site
without supplying these details either supply a false answer to the questions
or do not allow your child to use that site/app.
Email
Addresses and Usernames Do Not Mix – Linking a username with an email
address can simplify a predator’s search for personal information. Using trial
and error a criminal can add common email providers to a username, run a search
and pull up social media accounts and any other sites where an email address
was used to create a profile.
Create
Unique Email Addresses for Each App/Site – Some
email providers including Gmail, Outlook and Yahoo allow users to alter their
email address into infinite number of disposable addresses. For example if your
child’s email address is shauntips@gmail.com and he/she wants to sign up for a
new gaming site you can alter his/her email address just for that site by
adding an identifier to it such as shauntips+ABCGamingFun@gmail.com. This keeps
your child’s actual email address private and can help stop criminals from
being able to track online history simply by searching for an email address.
Stay
Vigilant – Regularly checking what apps your
child is using and what websites are being visited is the first line of
defense. If anything looks suspicious or if you are unsure what something is,
ask your child. If he/she cannot explain to your satisfaction what the app is
then delete it and block it.
About SNDR
SNDR™ is a new app that
combines all the ways you already communicate into a single platform. You can
text, email, share files and use social media all from one app. And, every
message is encrypted and completely secure.
Shaun
Murphy, CEO and Inventor of SNDR.com
Shaun
Murphy is one of the nation’s leading experts in communication security with
over 20 years experience in the industry. Shaun worked as a subject matter
expert on high-level government communications software and hardware systems
for numerous agencies. Now, Shaun has dedicated his life to developing
technology solutions for the average consumer. His mission is to create a
protected communications platform in a world where privacy has almost ceased to
exist. Shaun earned his Bachelors of Science in Computer Engineering from the University
of Central Florida. He also holds a Masters of Computer Science from Florida
Tec with a concentration in pattern recognition and machine learning in
communication systems.
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