Videos for Teaching Internet Safety

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Now more than ever, using the Internet comes with risks. The videos in this pack will help your audience understand the threats and learn practices for avoiding them. 

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    Mobile Safety and Security

    Today, smartphones are likely to contain our most valuable information, like passwords, credit card numbers and more. If criminals steal our mobile devices or access their contents, it could cause serious problems. This video explains best practices to keep your smartphone safe and secure.
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