Safer Internet Day (SID) celebrated its 20th anniversary on 7 February 2023. This European Union initiative is held each year to raise awareness and ensure a safer internet throughout the world. BEE SECURE, Luxembourg Safer Internet Centre, looks back on the events that took place as part of #SID2023.
The 2nd edition of the BEE SECURE Radar unveiled
The second edition of the BEE SECURE Radar was presented at the Luxembourg House of Cybersecurity. The National Youth Service (SNJ) showcased key figures from the report which illustrates the observations made by BEE SECURE in the course of its activities during the 2021/2022 school year, to explore trends in the use of ICT and the associated risks. View the BEE SECURE Radar online (in French only).
An information session on cybercrime
Around 30 people attended a session on online shopping scams at the Luxembourg House of Cybersecurity. Steve Muller, BEE SECURE’s cybersecurity expert, revealed how criminals attempt fraud and suggested some simple measures that everyone can take to avoid such scams.
This event was organised by BEE SECURE, the GoldenMe non-profit organisation, the European Consumer Centre Luxembourg (ECC), and the Luxembourg Consumer Association (ULC). Members from all of these organisations were on hand to answer questions from the public. Rewatch the presentation on online scams.
MOVIETALK sessions for children
As part of #SID2023, 300 children (aged 8 to 12) took part in MOVIETALK sessions at Kinepolis cinema (Kirchberg and Belval). During these practical workshops, children watched Ralph 2.0 before discussing with a BEE SECURE expert the various topics related to online security that are depicted in the film. Find out more about MOVIETALK (in French or German only).
The winter edition of the DigiRallye for “maisons relais”
The 13th edition of the DigiRallye took place on 15 February 2023 at the Geesseknäppchen Forum. 80 children aged from 8 to 12 took part in the event, together with their childcare assistants from various “maisons relais” in Luxembourg. As part of this initiative, BEE SECURE engaged the support of its partners to organise activities throughout the day.
A morning on the metaverse at Lycée Michel-Rodange
European Commission DG Connect (Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CONNECT) invited pupils from Lycée Michel-Rodange to take part in some virtual reality experiences. The workshop also introduced the concept of the metaverse.
The following events also took place:
- Webinar #checkyourfacts, organised by Together.eu;
- Session on modern cryptography, organised by syn2cat asbl;
- Smartphone Café about the SIGNAL app, organised by Erwuessebildung.
Read more about the activities and events for SID2023 in Luxembourg.
Find out more about Safer Internet Day in Luxembourg. Alternatively, find more information about the work of the Luxembourg Safer Internet Centre, including their awareness raising, helpline, hotline and youth participation services – or find similar information for other Safer Internet Centres throughout Europe.
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Safer Internet Day (SID) celebrated its 20th anniversary on 7 February 2023. This European Union initiative is held each year to raise awareness and ensure a safer internet throughout the world. BEE SECURE, Luxembourg Safer Internet Centre, looks back on the events that took place as part of #SID2023.
The 2nd edition of the BEE SECURE Radar unveiled
The second edition of the BEE SECURE Radar was presented at the Luxembourg House of Cybersecurity. The National Youth Service (SNJ) showcased key figures from the report which illustrates the observations made by BEE SECURE in the course of its activities during the 2021/2022 school year, to explore trends in the use of ICT and the associated risks. View the BEE SECURE Radar online (in French only).
An information session on cybercrime
Around 30 people attended a session on online shopping scams at the Luxembourg House of Cybersecurity. Steve Muller, BEE SECURE’s cybersecurity expert, revealed how criminals attempt fraud and suggested some simple measures that everyone can take to avoid such scams.
This event was organised by BEE SECURE, the GoldenMe non-profit organisation, the European Consumer Centre Luxembourg (ECC), and the Luxembourg Consumer Association (ULC). Members from all of these organisations were on hand to answer questions from the public. Rewatch the presentation on online scams.
MOVIETALK sessions for children
As part of #SID2023, 300 children (aged 8 to 12) took part in MOVIETALK sessions at Kinepolis cinema (Kirchberg and Belval). During these practical workshops, children watched Ralph 2.0 before discussing with a BEE SECURE expert the various topics related to online security that are depicted in the film. Find out more about MOVIETALK (in French or German only).
The winter edition of the DigiRallye for “maisons relais”
The 13th edition of the DigiRallye took place on 15 February 2023 at the Geesseknäppchen Forum. 80 children aged from 8 to 12 took part in the event, together with their childcare assistants from various “maisons relais” in Luxembourg. As part of this initiative, BEE SECURE engaged the support of its partners to organise activities throughout the day.
A morning on the metaverse at Lycée Michel-Rodange
European Commission DG Connect (Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CONNECT) invited pupils from Lycée Michel-Rodange to take part in some virtual reality experiences. The workshop also introduced the concept of the metaverse.
The following events also took place:
- Webinar #checkyourfacts, organised by Together.eu;
- Session on modern cryptography, organised by syn2cat asbl;
- Smartphone Café about the SIGNAL app, organised by Erwuessebildung.
Read more about the activities and events for SID2023 in Luxembourg.
Find out more about Safer Internet Day in Luxembourg. Alternatively, find more information about the work of the Luxembourg Safer Internet Centre, including their awareness raising, helpline, hotline and youth participation services – or find similar information for other Safer Internet Centres throughout Europe.
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