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Millions Of Google, WhatsApp, Facebook 2FA Security Codes Leak Online

Security experts advise against using SMS messages for two-factor authentication codes due to their vulnerability to interception or compromise.

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𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐘𝐎𝐔, 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬.

Right now is an awesome opportunity to not only take actionable steps to protect your children, but also to be an example for your children, neighbors, schools and community on how preventing the abuse and trafficking of children begins at home - with you.

Let 2023 be the year of the "I don't post every tiny detail of my child's life on a chalkboard for their first day of school" challenge.

You absolutely can be proud of your kiddos, share with family and friends, celebrate them and document their progress- without potentially causing them future harm.
But there are ways you can do it to keep them safe.

𝐏𝐀𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓
Chalkboards and letter boards displaying children’s names, schools, and other identifying information overtake social media every year when kids go back-to-school. While these posts are well intended and make great keepsakes, posting them online has potential dangers than many parents don’t realize. Online predators can look for clues to try to groom children, and find out what they like and their physical location.

🚫𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞.
All schools now have websites that include addresses, all it would take is a simple Google search to locate your child’s school. And if you DO share, just make sure your settings are turned to private to ensure only friends and family can see this personal information.

🚫𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑’𝐒 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞.
Staff and employees are included in most school directories making your child easy to find. Try not to post too many details about where your children go to school publicly.

🚫𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐅𝐀𝐕𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐒.
If your child is contacted online, the predator can use their “favorites” to gain their trust or pretend to be friends of the family.

🚫𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐎𝐒 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.
These can be easily blurred on today’s smart phones. Always check your background to make sure you aren’t accidentally snapping location identifiers, logos, or other children who may not be consented to be posted online."

CyberLink Security , Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative ()