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Toys with AI: fun, but be aware of the risks

More and more toys are using artificial intelligence (AI). This may seem harmless and modern, but it can pose risks to the privacy and safety of children and adults.

What do we mean by AI toys?

AI toys are toys that, like “smart” toys, are…

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Connected toys: tips to keep our children safe

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Child Focus launches ‘Payboy’, a new platform against sextortion

Online dating is now part of everyday life for young people. While it is often positive, it can also hide a very real danger: sextortion. And the figures are staggering. This year, more than 350 cases have already been opened by Child Focus, an…

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All connected, all protected — Let's help our loved ones surf safely

Everyone knows someone who feels a little lost online: a child, a neighbour, a parent, a colleague... We all know someone who isn't always comfortable using the internet.

With the ‘Tous connectés, tous protégés’ campaign, DNS Belgium wants…

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Fraudulent email in the name of the ONSS

We are currently receiving numerous reports of phishing emails that appear to come from the National Social Security Office (ONSS).

The message tells you that you have received a document from the ONSS and invites you to click on a link to…

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Beware: fake emails with the subject line “You must update your login details”

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Online investment: beware of fake investment opportunities

Fake trading platforms are currently proliferating on the internet. Be careful. Be wary of offers that seem too good to be true, as they are most likely fraudulent. 

Cybercriminals will try to trap you by any means possible. They may…

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Beware of fake Proximus calls

Recently, several customers have reported falling victim to a new telephone scam. The scammer pretends to be from Proximus and encourages the victim to install a malicious app on their smartphone.

Here's how the scam works:

You receive a…

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Romance scams: when dating apps become a financial trap

More and more victims of financial scams are starting their misadventure on dating apps such as Tinder, Bumble or Hinge. After a ‘match’, some profiles continue the conversation on WhatsApp or Telegram... but their goal is not love, it's money.…

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