An analysis of children’s online activities and behaviours that expose them to cybercrimes

Kahimise, Jennyphar; Shava, Fungai Bhunu

doi:10.1109/telfor48224.2019.8971089

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“…Interestingly, SSA has been identified as the next big market by international operators of gambling [27], an additional threat to Bissau-Guinean adolescents of which parents and teachers should be made aware of and needs further research in the setting. Finally, concerted actions are also needed by social media companies, such as Facebook and Instagram, to develop internet policies in collaborative partnerships that protect children from cyberspace risks [87].…”

Section: Consequences Of Technology Usagementioning

confidence: 99%

Use of Digital Technology among Adolescents Attending Schools in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau

Gunnlaugsson

Whitehead

Baboudóttir

et al. 2020

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Digital technology plays an important role in achieving many of the Sustainable Development Goals. However, access is uneven, with 80% of those in high-income countries being online compared to 20% of those in the 47 least developed countries. This study aimed to describe and analyse adolescents’ access to and usage of digital technology in Guinea-Bissau and its implications. In June 2017, a survey with a locally adapted Planet Youth questionnaire was implemented in the capital, Bissau, whereby classes in 16 secondary schools were surveyed on a variety of issues. In total, 2039 randomly selected students participated; the survey included ten questions specifically on the access to and use of digital technology. Half of the respondents had access to desktop/laptops, and one-third used mobile internet daily; about two-thirds had an experience of social media. Explanatory variables included educational institution, parental education, economic situation, and gender. Furthermore, students’ experience of social media was significantly linked to bullying, anxiety, depression, smoking and alcohol consumption. Many adolescents in Bissau have no experience of using digital technology, including for schoolwork. Access improvements are necessary so that young Bissau-Guineans are not to be left behind in developing their capabilities and can benefit from proficiency in the use of digital technologies. At the same time, potential harmful usage of the media requires the implementation of preventive measures.

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Section: Consequences Of Technology Usagementioning

confidence: 99%

Use of Digital Technology among Adolescents Attending Schools in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau

Gunnlaugsson

Whitehead

Baboudóttir

et al. 2020

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“…Existen distintos tipos de contenidos que son clasificados como contenido ilícito, nocivo o falso. La noción de saber con qué tipo de contenido se expone a un niño, niña o adolescente muchas veces no es uniforme, puesto que varía dependiendo de los conceptos éticos y jurídicos que tiene cada territorio o bien cada persona (Kahimise & Shava, 2019). Es muy común encontrar material en Internet que puede constituir una ofensa a los valores o sentimientos de algunas personas, donde se pueden expresar opiniones políticas, creencias religiosas o algunas opiniones sobre cuestiones raciales.…”

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Principales riesgos en el uso de tecnologías de la información en adolescentes

Aguilar-Torres

Delgado-Vargas

Abiega-L'Eglisse

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A principios del año 2020 el mundo se enfrentó a una de las más grandes pandemias en la historia y, con esto, a un cambio en el modo de vida de las personas. Este cambio tuvo como elemento central el uso de las tecnologías de la información. Si bien su uso había evolucionado rápidamente, aún se tenían muchos sectores de la población que no las integraban por completo. Además, con la llegada de la pandemia, el mundo entero tuvo la necesidad de adaptarse a una nueva forma de interactuar, desde la forma de convivir con la familia hasta la forma de impartir y tomar clases, por mencionar algunas actividades. En este sentido, la educación básica fue uno de los sectores más afectados, ya que tuvo que pasar del trabajo presencial a una enseñanza completamente en línea. Sin embargo, gran parte de esta población, integrada por adolescentes, niñas y niños no están familiarizados con los riesgos que conlleva la convivencia diaria con Internet. Esto dejó ver que las instituciones educativas no tuvieron tiempo de educar a sus estudiantes en materia de ciberseguridad. Con base en lo anterior, este artículo muestra algunos de los principales riesgos a los que se enfrentan los adolescentes, derivados principalmente de una cada vez mayor exposición a Internet. Para esto, no se contemplaron medidas mínimas de seguridad y prevención. Finalmente, se presentan algunas estrategias que ayudan a mitigar dichos problemas.

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“…Such criminal acts can terrorise people as well as invade their privacy and jeopardise their wellbeing [2,3]. Furthermore, some cybercrimes are specifically designed to blackmail children and young people [4,5]. Several adult users are not fully aware and sufficiently knowledgeable to protect themselves against cyber threats and cyberattacks.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Currently, a major concern is protecting end users from fraudulent websites and phishing attacks. One such measure is raising user awareness regarding the consequences of phishing attacks [5][6][7][8]. The Anti-phishing Working Group (APWG) defines phishing as "a criminal mechanism employing both social engineering and technical subterfuge to steal consumers' personal identity data and financial account credentials" [9].…”

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Assessment of End-User Susceptibility to Cybersecurity Threats in Saudi Arabia by Simulating Phishing Attacks

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Phishing attacks are cybersecurity threats that have become increasingly sophisticated. Phishing is a cyberattack that can be carried out using various approaches and techniques. Usually, an attacker uses trickery as well as fraudulent and disguised means to steal valuable personal information or to deceive the victim into running malicious code, thereby gaining access and controlling the victim’s systems. This study focuses on evaluating the level of cybersecurity knowledge and cyber awareness in Saudi Arabia. It is aimed at assessing end-user susceptibility through three phishing attack simulations. Furthermore, we elaborate on some of the concepts related to phishing attacks and review the steps required to launch such attacks. Subsequently, we briefly discuss the tools and techniques associated with each attack simulation. Finally, a comprehensive analysis is conducted to assess and evaluate the results.

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An analysis of children’s online activities and behaviours that expose them to cybercrimes

Cited by 5 publications

References 7 publications

Use of Digital Technology among Adolescents Attending Schools in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau

Use of Digital Technology among Adolescents Attending Schools in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau

Principales riesgos en el uso de tecnologías de la información en adolescentes

Assessment of End-User Susceptibility to Cybersecurity Threats in Saudi Arabia by Simulating Phishing Attacks

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