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Kian Children Vulnerable prey Internet Villain

The presence of social networking sites like Facebook were also attracted to children aged 8-12 years. Though vulnerable children fall prey to the predators who roam the Internet.

That's what is revealed from a survey of media supervisor, Ofcom. From the survey found that one in four 8-12 year olds have a profile on the social networking site, one of whom is on Facebook.

This fact certainly invite concern for vulnerable children fall prey to the predators on the Internet. Even more alarming, the parents claimed not to know that the baby they visited social networking sites, so they do not monitor the activities of their children in cyberspace.

"At the time raised concerns about the increased risk (exploitation) of the child, it was not there for increasing supervision of parents," Ofcom said.

According to Ofcom, as quoted from the Mirror detikINET, Monday (29/3/2010), one of seven children aged 8-15 years old so easy indulgence in their personal profile on the internet. This of course increases the risk of children become victims of predators.

"From the survey, which involved 2131 children, also revealed that 3 out of 10 children aged 12-15 years old have a computer in their bedroom," said Ofcom.