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SSC-CDMX Cyber Police Warns of Unsupervised Online Gaming Risks for Children

The city’s cybersecurity unit provides detailed measures for parents to shield children from data theft, malware and in-game fraud

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Overview

  • On August 13, the SSC-CDMX’s Cyber Police released Boletín 2321 warning that unsupervised online gaming exposes children and adolescents to phishing, social engineering and identity theft.
  • The alert highlights grooming and cyberbullying dangers in real-time chat and multiplayer interactions among minors.
  • Authorities caution against downloading games from unauthorized sources to prevent malware infections and device compromise.
  • Parents and guardians are urged to enforce strong passwords, two-factor authentication, parental controls and exclusive use of official app stores.
  • The unit offers 24/7 support via [email protected] and phone 55 5242 5100 ext. 5086 for reporting suspicious activity.