Be a Cyber Guardian!

The internet world = the darkness? Roaming on the Internet, we won’t have comprehensive information and don’t know others’ identities, just like the Dark Experience in Dialogue in the Dark! Cyber Wellness in the Dark is Hong Kong’s first Cyber Wellness Education in the Dark. Students will learn cyber wellness knowledge through interactive games and sharing sessions. Are you ready to accept the cyber challenges?

Learning Focus: 

• Password Setting and Management 
• Information Identification  
• Personal Information Protection 
• Cyber Empathy  
• Meet the Visually Impaired 

Target: 7 years old or above 
Time: 90 mins (60 mins experience + 30 mins sharing) 
Language: Cantonese 
No. of Participants of each tour: 8 

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1. Accuracy — Identify true and false information on the Internet

• Remind children to stay alert and identify the sources when receiving information online. Always good to compare different sources for accuracy
• Make use of web filtering tools to reduce risk of receiving misinformation
• Make good use of parent control function provided by broadband operator to avoid malicious websites
• Information shared on social media groups may not be accurate; always remember fact checking

2. Password — Create secure passwords

• Teach children on password creating guideline (have sentence with at least 12 words as password, which contains uppercase and lowercase letters, digits and special characters)
• Change password of home router regularly
• Set up a memorable and strong password. Do not base password on any items such as the names of relatives and friends, birthday, pet names or family member, etc. to avoid being hacked easily

3. Privacy — Be cautious when sharing personal data

• Think twice before sharing personal information such as ID no., mobile no., address, credit card no., etc. to avoid being illegal used
• Remind children to clear browser history and cookies regularly to prevent personal information leak
• Be cautious when connecting to public network. Only connect to trustable networks
• Read through the privacy policy carefully when downloading apps and games