Teaching Kids to Stay Safe Online: Conversations, Digital Skills + Warning Signs Parents need to know
Teaching Kids to Stay Safe Online: Conversations, Digital Skills + Warning Signs Parents need to know Introduction Last week, we here at Irish Internet Hotline published a blog post detailing some concrete steps parents and guardians can take to safeguard their children in the digital world. While the practical steps are important, arguably more important […]
Setting Up Safe Devices for Kids: Parental Controls, Privacy, and Peace of Mind
As technology becomes increasingly embedded in our everyday life, it’s evidently become more important for parents to understand how to protect children online. We’ve put together a quick guide for parents to help protect your children from online dangers and allow them to learn how to use the internet safely. In particular, we’re turning focus […]
CSAM as a Cybersecurity Threat: Why CISOs Must Act Now
By Mick Moran, CEO, Irish Internet Hotline Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) isn’t only a matter for the criminal justice system. It’s a very real cybersecurity threat, and one that enterprise risk and security leaders can’t afford to overlook. At a time when organisations are already stretched dealing with insider risks, espionage, and reputational pressures, […]
Self-Generated CSAM Content: What You Need to Know
Self-Generated CSAM Content: What You Need to Know In light of the publication of the Irish Internet Hotline 2024 Annual Report, I wanted to address a term that often causes confusion, and occasionally concern – Self-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). What is CSAM? CSAM refers to any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a child. […]
Can you spot a Phishing scam?
Can you spot a Phishing scam? Can you spot a Phishing scam? Scams are everywhere these days. According a 2024 REDC report, 64% of Irish adults have encountered phishing, with a surge in other data misuse and fraud since 2019. This ranks Ireland as the most phished country in the world. As a result, being […]