Growing concern that kids put family home at risk
Families are beginning to take more
devices with them on vacation, not realizing the risks involved when taking a
tablet, laptop or smartphone along for the trip.
Experts estimate that the average
family now takes seven electronic devices on each trip, taking pictures,
posting to social media and staying connected to friends back home.
While many adults are now aware of
the risks associated with posting that you are away on vacation, experts are
more worried about whether children understand these risks.
"A lot of very young kids are
using Instagram or other photo sharing sites and they're taking photographs and
they're sharing those photographs," says Michelle Dennedy, McAfee's Chief
Privacy Officer.
Dennedy worries that these actions
can increase risks for traveling families.
The safety recommendations are:
* Use only secure Wi-Fi while away
* Password protect all your devices
* Even if your device breaks down,
still stay away from public computers
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