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In the wake of corona virus pandemic, a lot of people have resort to video chatting apps in order to contact their love ones. In this same sense, more predators have also taken to this apps to bully and make people feel uncomfortable on this platforms. In this article, we will be dealing with one of such platform which a real danger to you and your kids.

Omegle

Omegle is a video chatting application that allows two parties to indulge in a video chat while being anonymous. The user is addressed as “You” while the other person is addressed as “Stranger.”

The app has gained the attention of many experts who sees the application as a perfect spot for sexual predators who are after unsuspecting kids.

Can your kids be bullied or harassed on Omegle?

According to Quora, Omegle is void of its own share of cyberbullying problems. Other kids, as well as adults can be involved in bullying. Kids are often taunted for their looks, young age and forced into doing things on video chat that they will feel uncomfortable with. So with this in mind you can imagine the kind of risk you and your kids are when using this app.

Can someone track me and my IP down on Omegle?

To put it simply, Yes, they won’t be able to use your IP to track you to your actual house all they can do is find your town and country. Your IP won’t show your physical location it will show somewhere around you.

Can you be hacked on Omegle?

It won’t be possible for someone to hack you on video call or through text chat. The only thing the person can get is your IP address and using only IP address to hack someone is not possible unless you share your personal details with the other person. But since kids are always curious and can manipulated easily, it is highly advisable to protect from predators that will try to get the information’s they need to hack your kids and you at large.

Anyone over the age of 13 can use Omegle, so exercise caution and common sense when chatting. Don’t bully the other person. Cyberbullying is a serious issue, and there can be a tendency to be harsh because you are anonymous. Remember that the person on the other end is a real person, with feelings just like you. Also keep in mind that not everyone on the network is in for genuine reasons. Keep your personal information’s secret and safe.

Keep your children away from cyberbullying because it can affect them in the long run.

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