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Muharrem Baki, head of Türkiye’s TUKONFED Cybersecurity Commission, warned Monday that with the new school year, the greatest threat to children no longer comes from the school building but from their smartphones.
“Cyberbullying can cost not just one child, but an entire generation,” he said.
Baki said that cyberattacks now target people as much as servers, leaving children vulnerable to fake social media profiles, message bombardments and digital threats.
“A photo or post in the wrong hands can turn into a psychological weapon,” he said.
Highlighting the need for preventive measures, Baki compared digital protection for children to corporate security systems.
“Parents must keep device security updated, and schools should incorporate digital violence protocols. Cyberbullying should be seen not only as a crime or an incident but as a preventable threat,” he said.
Baki emphasized that cyber attackers do not choose specific targets but look for vulnerabilities wherever they exist.
“Sometimes the weak point isn’t a server; it’s in a student’s pocket.
Cyberbullying can cost not just one child, but a generation. This school year, our top priority must be protecting children both in classrooms and in the digital world,” he said.
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