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Cyber Safety for Students in 2026: A Parent Checklist (Scams, Phishing, and QR Traps)
Scams and phishing are getting more convincing, and students are online earlier than ever. The good news: you don’t need to be “techy” to reduce risk—just consistent.
5 rules that work in real life
- Pause before clicking: links, QR codes, “urgent” messages.
- Verify by a second channel: call the school, don’t reply to unknown numbers.
- Use strong passcodes and enable device lock screens.
- Limit app permissions (camera/location) unless needed.
- Talk about mistakes: make it safe for children to report issues early.
School communication: reduce confusion
When information is scattered across multiple chats, impersonation is easier. Keep official notices in one place and avoid re-forwarding screenshots as “facts”.
Busut tip
Use official announcements so parents can trust what’s real, and keep homework/timetable updates out of noisy group chats.