Kids today spend a lot of time on their electronic devices, especially during summer break. Whether it’s education-based apps, multiplayer games or just scrolling YouTube, there are countless places for young children to exist on a screen — some more dangerous than others.

Tom Arnold, cybersecurity expert and digital forensics investigator, learned this lesson in a memorable way involving his 7-year-old grandson. An avatar appeared on an online game, and held up a sign that asked “What’s your name and where do you live?”

“It was a frightening awakening into how vulnerable kids can be and how crafty people can be to get around things like parental controls that are in games,” Arnold told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The experience inspired him to spread his message and teach children

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