Cyber security experts have outlined the seven greatest dangers of ‘sharenting’ - the regular posting of photos and videos of children on social media.
The warning comes from experts at VPNOverview, with Christmas coming up and an expected surge in the sharing of family Christmas snaps. For some, it is seen as a modern-day scrapbook of memories for friends and family to enjoy.
For first-time parents, sharenting can also be a great way to build a community, share parenting advice and connect with other families. However, the habitual use of social media platforms, which often have minimal privacy protection, is worrying, according to the experts.
