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# Cyber Safety

Last month
February 2024
Nearly one in three parents concerned about risk of child being groomed online
All time
Survey reveals more than 40% of children are talking to strangers online
New law to crack down on cyberbullying and material that promotes self-harm
80% of 8 to 10-year-olds own a device capable of accessing the internet, and 40% are talking to strangers online
32% of Irish children are talking to strangers online every week
Social media sites should find new ways to verify children's ages - report
Poll: Have you ever talked to your kids about internet safety?
Child porn: Gardaí seize 'tens of thousands' of images in 31 searches
Those embarrassing 'text-speak' information leaflets have become an excellent meme
There have been lots of cyber attacks on State websites that the public aren't even aware of
Irish modelling agencies warn of fraudsters asking girls for bikini images
5% of children are in everyday contact with a stranger online
Concerns raised over child safety and privacy online