Summer vacation is a peak period for minors' internet usage, and it is also a time when cybersecurity risks are prone to occur and escalate. Recently, the Cyberspace Administration of China has launched a special campaign to protect minors in cyberspace, aiming to continuously optimize the online environment for young people and create a safer and healthier digital space. To enhance teenagers' awareness of cybersecurity and legal literacy, and to improve their ability to guard against online risks, on July 21, Kuaishou partnered with the Haidian District People's Procuratorate in Beijing to organize a summer-themed event focused on protecting minors online. The event combined live-streaming experiences with legal education classes, offering teenagers an engaging lesson on cybersecurity.
During the event, Wang Xue from the Juvenile Procuration Department of the Haidian District People's Procuratorate addressed the characteristics of minors' internet usage during the summer break. By drawing on real cases, she focused on hot-button issues such as internet addiction, cyberbullying, and risks associated with online social interactions, providing students with a practical "Cybersecurity Guide."
Using the Internet Responsibly: Keeping Interests Within Legal Boundaries
During the summer holidays, online entertainment activities such as gaming and short videos significantly increase, making healthy internet use a topic of widespread concern among minors. In the class, Wang Xue introduced students to regulations regarding time management and spending limits for minors in online games, guiding them to schedule their screen time scientifically, balance work and rest, and grow healthily.
Beyond internet addiction, Wang Xue also used a case involving "illegal control of a computer information system" to remind everyone that hobbies and interests should be pursued within the bounds of the law. "Being tech-savvy does not mean you can freely cross forbidden lines," she emphasized. Whether it's hacking accounts, attacking websites, or illegally obtaining others' information, such actions can cross legal boundaries.
Rejecting Cyberbullying: Ensuring Every Click Conveys Kindness
In recent years, issues like cyberbullying, "doxing" exposures, and online harassment have garnered significant attention. The class used a case of school cyberbullying to encourage students to reflect: When faced with online violence, should they join in with the crowd, or should they intervene promptly and seek help from teachers and parents? Wang Xue stated that cyberspace is not a lawless zone. Actions such as insulting, defaming, or maliciously spreading others' private information may lead to corresponding legal liabilities. Behind every screen is a real person, and every comment, share, or click should adhere to legal and ethical standards—refraining from spreading rumors, misinformation, or engaging in online harassment.
Beware of Online Social Traps: Remember the "Three No's" Principle
Online social interactions offer teenagers convenience for communication but can also conceal hidden risks. The class analyzed common tactics used by offenders in cases of "remote sexual harassment," which have become increasingly prevalent in recent years. These tactics include impersonating peers to build trust, using game rewards or red envelopes as lures, and exploiting private information for blackmail. In response, Wang Xue reminded students to adhere to the "Three No's" principle for online friendships: do not trust easily, do not disclose personal information, and do not meet offline with strangers encountered online. When interacting with unfamiliar individuals online, do not be swayed by sweet talk, do not reveal personal or family details, and avoid arranging in-person meetings. If faced with online risks, students can apply the "NOT Method": bravely say No (refuse), promptly Off (disengage), and actively Tell a trusted adult such as a parent, teacher, or law enforcement agency, seeking help immediately.
On the day of the event, students also visited the Kuaishou Meta Center studio, experiencing live-streaming interactions and gaining an up-close understanding of the content creation process behind online broadcasts. By combining immersive experiences with legal education, the students further strengthened their cybersecurity awareness and gained a deeper understanding of the importance of civilized and lawful internet use.
In recent years, Kuaishou has continuously improved its mechanisms for protecting minors, enhancing its product governance capabilities and content ecosystem development. As part of its efforts to safeguard minors online during the summer break, the platform will roll out initiatives such as an AI creative video titled "Internet Guardianship—Summer Cybersecurity Challenge," a thematic short film "Youth Shines," and a series of posters on online protection for minors. Through online and offline collaborations and the dissemination of educational content, Kuaishou aims to consistently promote cybersecurity knowledge, bringing together families, schools, judicial authorities, and internet platforms to jointly foster a cleaner, healthier, and safer online environment.