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Cybersecurity Expert Urges Parents: 5 Rules for Online Safety

10/6/2025

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Ben Gillenwater, cybersecurity expert, warns parents about online dangers and emphasizes five safety rules.
Rule 1: No social media exposure; cites a 400% rise in youth suicides linked to addictive algorithms.
Rule 2: Avoid anonymous chats due to higher sexual solicitation risks, per a 2017 study.
Rule 3–5: Keep devices out of bedrooms; discuss sextortion before smartphones; supervise YouTube.

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Story summary

Ben Gillenwater, cybersecurity expert, warns parents about online dangers and emphasizes five safety rules.
Rule 1: No social media exposure; cites a 400% rise in youth suicides linked to addictive algorithms.
Rule 2: Avoid anonymous chats due to higher sexual solicitation risks, per a 2017 study.
Rule 3–5: Keep devices out of bedrooms; discuss sextortion before smartphones; supervise YouTube.