Posts by Daniel Cid
Linux is The Best OS for Kids
I am a technologist by trade, so my opinion is a bit biased, but I am a firm believer that Linux is by far the best Operating System (OS) for kids. Now, I’m not saying it’s the easiest, and that you won’t get complaints from your kids that the experience is different, but from a…
Read MoreAmazon Scams via Text Messages (SMS): We found a suspicious transaction
We have noticed an increase in text message (SMS) (a.ka. smishing attacks) scam attempts – mostly targeting the Amazon brand. Those Amazon text scams try to alert the receiver that there was a problem with their shipping, or transaction, and that they have to click on the link to get more information. A common…
Read MoreHow to Control DNS on a Network with IPTables and DNAT
Most routers allow you to define the DNS server to be used by all devices on your network via DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). That’s what makes it possible to use the CleanBrowsing content filtering service to protect all devices on the network. While effective, there are instances where a network administrator might want…
Read MoreIs Reddit Safe for Kids?
Reddit is an awesome site with great communities and subreddits. However, is it a site that you should allow your kids to visit? In this post we explore that question, and also talk to how a content filter like CleanBrowsing can help you create a safe browsing experience. Porn, Language and Violence Reddit is an…
Read More9 Clear Warning Signs That Your Kids Are Exposed To Internet Porn
Your innocent YouTube-watching child might actually be watching pornography on your smartphone. It’s a disturbing thought for most parents but research shows that it’s not a rarity. In fact, several studies including a research by American Psychological Association found that on average most children have their first exposure to porn before they’re even 13 years old. Almost…
Read MorePhishing Campaign against k12 schools and universities
For the last week or two, a new phishing campaign started to target k-12 schools and universities. A couple of school IT administrators emailed us asking if we ever saw something like this before, so we think this is a good opportunity to remind everyone to be watchful for those phishing campaigns. Phishing campaigns happen…
Read MoreSafe Image Search for Kids
Image search is an useful way to find content online. Unfortunately, image search can often generate some explicit surprises that young kids are not ready for. Image Search Dangers Searching for images is a fun way to quickly find visual results for what you are looking for. You can easily find maps, equations and graphs…
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