STAFF REPORT ISLAMABAD: The Internet can be a wonderful source of knowledge and information for children. They can use it to research educational reports, communicate with teachers and their classmates and play interactive games. A child who is old enough to press a few letters on the keyboard can literally access the world but at the same time he is vulnerable to the online predators.
In continuation of its “Online Children’s Safety” programme, Microsoft held the second awareness workshop on internet safety in collaboration with Inbox, their cause partners.
“The main purpose of this effort is to create awareness among the parents and teachers to ensure safer use of internet by children. Microsoft has made the usage of internet safer by simplifying and improving the tools they offer, such as Internet Explorer 9, which includes smart screen filters and other built-in security features. These protect users against deceptive and malicious websites which can compromise user data, privacy and identity,” said an official of the Microsoft.
It is important for parents to be aware of what their kids are accessing on the Internet. Just like any safety issue, parents should share their concerns regarding the risks of online surfing with their children and keep a close eye on their activities, he said.
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