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Back-to-School: Keeping students safe online


There's no single "right" age for giving a child a smartphone or laptop, but most experts recommend waiting as long as possible to ensure everyone is prepared to handle the various risks. With Central Texas students heading back to school, CBS Austin anchors John-Carlos Estrada and Farrah Walton spoke with cybersecurity attorney and expert Andrew Rossow about staying safe online.