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McAfee has released a McAfee survey, conducted by Synovate, which reveals some alarming facts about Internet usage trends among Indian urban children and the risks they are prone to in the online world. Most urban parents, according to the survey, monitor and control the time spent by their children very strictly. Yet, almost one-third of the respondents are not aware of the activities their kids are involved in online. The results of the study reaffirm there is a lack of consumer understanding about how children can be protected from the dangers of cybercrime.
To help address parents' concerns regarding online safety, McAfee today announced a new awareness building initiative called "Cyber Security Mum". Through this effort, McAfee aims to connect with concerned parents and educate them on precautions and steps they should take in order to protect their loved ones in cyberspace. Lending her genuine and involved voice to the campaign is Anindita Mishra, a Pune-based writer, teacher and mother of two who shares the same concerns about children and their growing exposure to online threats as many other parents.
On her association with McAfee, Anindita said, "With technology evolving every day, there are newer forms of cyber threats which can plague the lives of children. Given the amount of time spent online by children these days, it is imperative for parents to be involved in their kids online life."
The Cybermum initiative is launching in India after its success in the US and Australia where millions of kids, teens and parents have been educated by McAfee.
