The International Day of Safer Internet was born more than 20 years ago, as an initiative to which nowadays more than 100 countries around the world have adhered. The event seeks to raise awareness of the importance of having the Internet as a safe and reliable space. According to an analysis by Entel, the use of mobile internet increased by 33% in one year. The most used apps were Instagram (20%), Youtube (16%), Facebook (14%), Netflix (10%), and TikTok (10%); it is relevant to highlight that all of them are widely used by children and young people.
Even when minors are digital natives, they are often unaware of the risks of surfing the Internet. According to the KIDS online study, prepared by ECLAC, regarding negative online experiences, 58% of the adolescents interviewed concluded that when they see or experience something on the Internet that bothers them, they talk about it with one of their parents; 48% do so with friends of their age; 19% with a brother or sister; 14% with an adult they trust; and 8% with a teacher.
“As CSIRT of the Ministry of the Interior, we want to emphasize how important it is that we all learn, from children to the elderly, to use the Internet safely, to know how to protect ourselves from scams and malicious programs, and that is why we created these tips, which we should keep in mind not only this Safer Internet Day, but throughout the year”, explained the head of the Networks and Information Security Division of the Ministry of the Interior and director of the CSIRT, Ingrid Inda.
Fernanda Mattar, Entel’s cybersecurity assistant manager, assures that “we have seen how our day-to-day activities have been digitized, so the use of mobile applications, online games and streaming, and even the first incursions into the metaverse, have increased explosively in recent years. For this reason, we are keen to have information available to guide people regarding the use of the Internet and, in this way, avoid a cyberattack, scam or other virtual threat in time”.
The Computer Security Incident Response Team CSIRT of the Ministry of the Interior warns that “there are different threats that can affect children, young people and even adults. We have detected that sextortion, which is the blackmailing of users regarding the dissemination of personal content, has become widespread; also cyberbullying, which consists of constant harassment, bullying and humiliation through different platforms; grooming, which refers to deception by adults to minors for the purpose of creating emotional ties and being able to abuse them sexually or obtain pornographic content; and finally, online challenges that invite children or adolescents to perform challenges that can endanger the health and even the lives of young people”..
The constant concern and commitment to educate and raise awareness about cyber risks, motivated the Government CSIRT, Entel and País Digital Foundation to join together to commemorate another year of the International Safer Internet Day. To do so, they deliver a guide of tips to surf the Internet safely, protect information on social networks, how to avoid scams, grooming, cyberbullying and sextortion, among others.
Take care of your privacy:
The photographs or videos you send by messages can reach other people without you knowing, and be used to extort or harass.
By publishing personal data (such as names of your children, siblings, RUT or others) you expose yourself to be used to decipher your passwords or impersonate your identity.
Set your social networks to private mode so that only people you know have access to your information.
Protect your digital life:
Be careful with the information you post or share, as it can be used for malicious purposes.
Remember that the Internet does not erase your publications. Everything you upload or comment will always remain online.
Be wary of friend requests. There are those who lie about their identity to obtain information, deceive, create scams or use your data for other purposes.
Consider security:
Use secure passwords, difficult to guess and different for each platform.
Be careful with the wifi networks you connect to; not all of them are secure. Cybercriminals can access your devices through a public network.
Always verify the veracity of the site in the URL and prefer those that display the security padlock.
If you think you have been phished, you can report it to the Government’s CSIRT by calling 1510 or writing to soc@interior.gob.cl.
In its ongoing efforts to raise awareness on cybersecurity-related issues, the Government CSIRT has a series of recommendations on its website with different topics aimed at the public. To access them, you can go to the following link: www.csirt.gob.cl/recomendaciones
For its part, Entel -with the aim of supporting and being part of the digital culture- provides and constantly updates various contents in its open and free platform entel.cl/ciudadano-digital, where there are recommendations, tips and suggestions to guide the proper use of technology.
7 Feb, 2023
The International Day of Safer Internet was born more than 20 years ago, as an initiative to which nowadays more than 100 countries around the world have adhered. The event seeks to raise awareness of the importance of having the Internet as a safe and reliable space. According to an analysis by Entel, the use of mobile internet increased by 33% in one year. The most used apps were Instagram (20%), Youtube (16%), Facebook (14%), Netflix (10%), and TikTok (10%); it is relevant to highlight that all of them are widely used by children and young people.
Even when minors are digital natives, they are often unaware of the risks of surfing the Internet. According to the KIDS online study, prepared by ECLAC, regarding negative online experiences, 58% of the adolescents interviewed concluded that when they see or experience something on the Internet that bothers them, they talk about it with one of their parents; 48% do so with friends of their age; 19% with a brother or sister; 14% with an adult they trust; and 8% with a teacher.
“As CSIRT of the Ministry of the Interior, we want to emphasize how important it is that we all learn, from children to the elderly, to use the Internet safely, to know how to protect ourselves from scams and malicious programs, and that is why we created these tips, which we should keep in mind not only this Safer Internet Day, but throughout the year”, explained the head of the Networks and Information Security Division of the Ministry of the Interior and director of the CSIRT, Ingrid Inda.
Fernanda Mattar, Entel’s cybersecurity assistant manager, assures that “we have seen how our day-to-day activities have been digitized, so the use of mobile applications, online games and streaming, and even the first incursions into the metaverse, have increased explosively in recent years. For this reason, we are keen to have information available to guide people regarding the use of the Internet and, in this way, avoid a cyberattack, scam or other virtual threat in time”.
The Computer Security Incident Response Team CSIRT of the Ministry of the Interior warns that “there are different threats that can affect children, young people and even adults. We have detected that sextortion, which is the blackmailing of users regarding the dissemination of personal content, has become widespread; also cyberbullying, which consists of constant harassment, bullying and humiliation through different platforms; grooming, which refers to deception by adults to minors for the purpose of creating emotional ties and being able to abuse them sexually or obtain pornographic content; and finally, online challenges that invite children or adolescents to perform challenges that can endanger the health and even the lives of young people”..
The constant concern and commitment to educate and raise awareness about cyber risks, motivated the Government CSIRT, Entel and País Digital Foundation to join together to commemorate another year of the International Safer Internet Day. To do so, they deliver a guide of tips to surf the Internet safely, protect information on social networks, how to avoid scams, grooming, cyberbullying and sextortion, among others.
Take care of your privacy:
The photographs or videos you send by messages can reach other people without you knowing, and be used to extort or harass.
By publishing personal data (such as names of your children, siblings, RUT or others) you expose yourself to be used to decipher your passwords or impersonate your identity.
Set your social networks to private mode so that only people you know have access to your information.
Protect your digital life:
Be careful with the information you post or share, as it can be used for malicious purposes.
Remember that the Internet does not erase your publications. Everything you upload or comment will always remain online.
Be wary of friend requests. There are those who lie about their identity to obtain information, deceive, create scams or use your data for other purposes.
Consider security:
Use secure passwords, difficult to guess and different for each platform.
Be careful with the wifi networks you connect to; not all of them are secure. Cybercriminals can access your devices through a public network.
Always verify the veracity of the site in the URL and prefer those that display the security padlock.
If you think you have been phished, you can report it to the Government’s CSIRT by calling 1510 or writing to soc@interior.gob.cl.
In its ongoing efforts to raise awareness on cybersecurity-related issues, the Government CSIRT has a series of recommendations on its website with different topics aimed at the public. To access them, you can go to the following link: www.csirt.gob.cl/recomendaciones
For its part, Entel -with the aim of supporting and being part of the digital culture- provides and constantly updates various contents in its open and free platform entel.cl/ciudadano-digital, where there are recommendations, tips and suggestions to guide the proper use of technology.
The International Day of Safer Internet was born more than 20 years ago, as an initiative to which nowadays more than 100 countries around the world have adhered. The event seeks to raise awareness of the importance of having the Internet as a safe and reliable space. According to an analysis by Entel, the use of mobile internet increased by 33% in one year. The most used apps were Instagram (20%), Youtube (16%), Facebook (14%), Netflix (10%), and TikTok (10%); it is relevant to highlight that all of them are widely used by children and young people.
Even when minors are digital natives, they are often unaware of the risks of surfing the Internet. According to the KIDS online study, prepared by ECLAC, regarding negative online experiences, 58% of the adolescents interviewed concluded that when they see or experience something on the Internet that bothers them, they talk about it with one of their parents; 48% do so with friends of their age; 19% with a brother or sister; 14% with an adult they trust; and 8% with a teacher.
“As CSIRT of the Ministry of the Interior, we want to emphasize how important it is that we all learn, from children to the elderly, to use the Internet safely, to know how to protect ourselves from scams and malicious programs, and that is why we created these tips, which we should keep in mind not only this Safer Internet Day, but throughout the year”, explained the head of the Networks and Information Security Division of the Ministry of the Interior and director of the CSIRT, Ingrid Inda.
Fernanda Mattar, Entel’s cybersecurity assistant manager, assures that “we have seen how our day-to-day activities have been digitized, so the use of mobile applications, online games and streaming, and even the first incursions into the metaverse, have increased explosively in recent years. For this reason, we are keen to have information available to guide people regarding the use of the Internet and, in this way, avoid a cyberattack, scam or other virtual threat in time”.
The Computer Security Incident Response Team CSIRT of the Ministry of the Interior warns that “there are different threats that can affect children, young people and even adults. We have detected that sextortion, which is the blackmailing of users regarding the dissemination of personal content, has become widespread; also cyberbullying, which consists of constant harassment, bullying and humiliation through different platforms; grooming, which refers to deception by adults to minors for the purpose of creating emotional ties and being able to abuse them sexually or obtain pornographic content; and finally, online challenges that invite children or adolescents to perform challenges that can endanger the health and even the lives of young people”..
The constant concern and commitment to educate and raise awareness about cyber risks, motivated the Government CSIRT, Entel and País Digital Foundation to join together to commemorate another year of the International Safer Internet Day. To do so, they deliver a guide of tips to surf the Internet safely, protect information on social networks, how to avoid scams, grooming, cyberbullying and sextortion, among others.
Take care of your privacy:
The photographs or videos you send by messages can reach other people without you knowing, and be used to extort or harass.
By publishing personal data (such as names of your children, siblings, RUT or others) you expose yourself to be used to decipher your passwords or impersonate your identity.
Set your social networks to private mode so that only people you know have access to your information.
Protect your digital life:
Be careful with the information you post or share, as it can be used for malicious purposes.
Remember that the Internet does not erase your publications. Everything you upload or comment will always remain online.
Be wary of friend requests. There are those who lie about their identity to obtain information, deceive, create scams or use your data for other purposes.
Consider security:
Use secure passwords, difficult to guess and different for each platform.
Be careful with the wifi networks you connect to; not all of them are secure. Cybercriminals can access your devices through a public network.
Always verify the veracity of the site in the URL and prefer those that display the security padlock.
If you think you have been phished, you can report it to the Government’s CSIRT by calling 1510 or writing to soc@interior.gob.cl.
In its ongoing efforts to raise awareness on cybersecurity-related issues, the Government CSIRT has a series of recommendations on its website with different topics aimed at the public. To access them, you can go to the following link: www.csirt.gob.cl/recomendaciones
For its part, Entel -with the aim of supporting and being part of the digital culture- provides and constantly updates various contents in its open and free platform entel.cl/ciudadano-digital, where there are recommendations, tips and suggestions to guide the proper use of technology.