The average parent shares almost 1,500 images of their child before their fifth birthday, research has revealed - prompting major concerns from cyber experts about the safety of young people online. 'Sharenting' is a growing phenomenon of sharing photos and videos of children on social media, and while this may seem like an innocent way to keep family and friends in the loop as your child grows up, it can be incredibly dangerous.
According to a 2018 study by Barclays Bank, more than 80 per cent of children will have an online presence by the age of two. While many parents see their social media pages as a modern-day scrapbook of memories that they can easily share in with friends and loved ones, cyber security experts at VPNOverview say there are seven major dangers of sharing these photos and details:
No such thing as 'private'
