11 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

EMPOWERMENT TECHNOLOGIES
11 Quarter 3 – Module 2
Online Safety, Security, Ethics
andEtiquette Standards

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Trends, Networks, and Critical Thinking in the 21st Century
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Quarter 3 – Module 2: Online Safety, Security, Ethics, and Etiquette Standards
Second Edition, 2021

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Introductory Message

This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear

learners, can continue your studies and learn while at home.
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 What I Need to Know

With you in mind, this module was created and written. Its purpose
is to assist you in understanding the context of Empowerment
Technologies. It includes a variety of activities that can assist you in
succeeding in contexts that involve the usage of a computer and the
Internet as a Senior High School student.
Students will learn about Online Safety, Security, Ethics, and
Etiquette Standards in this session, which will help them grasp the world
of ICT.

Happy learning!

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES:

• Apply online safety, security, ethics, and etiquette standards and

practice in the use of ICTs as it would relate to their specific
professional tracks.
(CS_ICT11/12-ICTPT-Ia-b- 2)

After going through this module, you are expected to:

K: determine the dangers of the internet

S: consider one’s safety when sharing information on the internet
A: Be responsible in the use of social networking sites

What I Know

Direction: Write True if you agree or False if you do not agree with the
statements below.

_______ 1. Add someone in Facebook even if you don’t know the person to
have many friends.
______ 2. Read the terms and conditions before accepting it.
______ 3. You can share your password with your sister.
______ 4. Do not talk to strangers.
______ 5. Only download music or video from a trusted website.
_________ 6. Letting people know your birthday in Facebook is a must if you
want to get many gifts.
________ 7. You can use a pirated software for personal use only.

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______8. Avoid replying to negative comments with more negative
comments.
______9. It is okay to share photos or videos of your friend in your social
media account.
______10. You should not add a password to your Wifi at home.
______11. Be mindful of what you share and what site you share it to.
______12. Install many antiviruses to ensure protection to your
computer.
______13. There is a danger for posting future vacation.
______14. Avoid logging in to free WIFI.
______15. It is okay to open any attachments or clicking ads if you
have an antivirus in your computer.

What’s New

What happens in a minute on the Internet?

(CapacityCreative, 2014)

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 The picture above shows the speed at which the Internet is changing
the world. The sites we visit are so overwhelmingly popular to both adults
and children. The online world is increasingly integrated into our daily
lives.

The Internet, like the physical world, maybe safe or unsafe

depending on our habits. Sometimes, we do not pay much attention about
the information that we share online.

Are you safe and secured online? Using the table below, identify which
among the types of information have you shared or not shared?

Type of Information Shared Not Shared

First name
Last name
Middle name
Current and previous
schools
Cellphone Number
Name of your parents
Name of your siblings
Address
Home phone number
Birthday

Most likely, you responded with shared in the first two items. If that's
the case, then try typing your first and last names into a search engine like
Google. Have you received any connections to your profile page? Is it possible
to be found by search engines?

What is It

Online Safety, Security, and Etiquette Standards

The Internet is defined as the information superhighway. This

means that everyone with access to this highway has the ability to place
and retrieve information. The larger the risk, the more information you
share online. Identity theft, phishing, malware infestations, and other
threats are all possible. As a result, Facebook is constantly improving its
security features.

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Tips to Stay Safe Online

Here are some tips to help you stay safe when using the Internet.

1. Be mindful of what you share and what site you share it to.
2. Do not just accept terms and conditions; read it.
3. Check out the privacy policy page of a website.
4. Know the security features of the social networking site you use.
5. Passwords should not be shared with anyone. Your password
should be treated like a toothbrush. Allow no one to use it, and
replace it every six months.
6. Logging into public networks/Wi-Fi is a bad idea. Hackers'
ability to position themselves between you and the connection
point is one of the most serious dangers to free WiFi. As a result,
instead of speaking directly with the hotspot, you send your data
to the hacker. Any information you provide or gain access to on
these networks is gone in a blink of an eye.
7. Do not talk to strangers whether online or face-to-face.
8. Never post anything about future vacation. You are inviting the
burglar to rob your house at that date.
9. Add friends you know in real life.
10. Avoid visiting untrusted websites.
11. On your computer, install and update antivirus software. To
avoid conflicts, use only one antivirus software.
12. If you have a Wi-Fi at home, make it a private network by adding
a password.
13. Downloading anything from untrusted websites is a bad idea.
Malware can infect your computer if you visit certain websites.
14. Buy the software; do not use pirated ones.
15. Do not reply or click links from suspicious emails.

Even if your profile is already set to private, hackers can find a backdoor
and steal your information online, thus it is your responsibility to secure it.
A hacker may steal information in order to harm people through identity theft,
damage or shut down systems, and, in certain cases, keep those systems
hostage in exchange for a ransom payment.

Internet Threats

While the internet is an excellent source of communication and

information, there are a lot of dangerous risks to be aware of. When utilizing
the Internet, here are some of the hazards you should be aware of.

1. Spam

Most of our email accounts come with a ‘Spam’ or ‘Junk’ folder.

Spam emails are a huge issue, with more than 50% of emails being
syphoned into these folders. Aside from being an annoyance, spam emails
are not a direct threat, but many can contain malware.

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 2. Adware

When a person surfs the internet, adware is a sort of virus that

displays unwanted advertisements. A valid technique of generating
advertising money that help fund development is frequently included in
many shareware or freeware downloads. Some websites, on the other
hand, are tainted with dangerous adware that is downloaded to your
computer automatically.

3. Trojan

Trojans leave your computer vulnerable to hackers, allowing them

to steal any data on your computer. Trojans frequently disguise
themselves as harmless computer programs in order for hackers to gain
access to your computer without being detected by you.

4. Virus

A virus is one of the most talked about internet threats. Because

viruses are designed to propagate at an alarming rate, they usually attach
themselves discreetly to downloads. Antivirus software is often attached
to files for download, shares virus-infected email attachments, or loaded
onto computers via CDs, DVDs, and USB sticks.

5. Worms

Malicious email attachments or USB sticks are the most common

ways for worms to get onto a computer. When a worm infects your
computer, it will most likely send itself to every email account on your
machine. Your email will appear innocent to the recipient until they read
it and find themselves infected by the same worm.

6. Phishing

Phishing is a type of fraudulent behavior in its most basic form. Official-

looking emails impersonating a well-known source, such as a bank, are
frequently sent. It is the purpose of these emails to acquire people's
passwords and credit card information.

7. Spyware

Spyware is another type of malware. Known as spyware, it is an all-

encompassing internet ailment that is commonly associated with
downloading file pop-ups. Spyware can monitor your keystrokes, read,
and destroy your files, reformat your hard drive, and access your apps
once it is installed on your computer. Without your knowledge, the
individual in charge of the spyware has access to your personal
information.

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 8. Keyloggers

Keyloggers, which are similar to spyware, record a user's keyboard

operations. The majority of keyloggers will hunt for easily identifiable key
entries, such as bank card numbers and passwords. Identity and
intellectual property theft are frequently tied to keylogging.

9. Pharming

Pharming is a more sophisticated form of phishing that takes advantage

of the DNS system. Pharmers frequently construct web pages that look like
those of a reputable company, such as an online banking log-in page. Users
will then submit their credentials, assuming they are logging in to their
regular service, and the pharmer will steal their credentials.

10. Rogue Security Software

This is a form of malicious software and internet fraud that misleads

users into believing there is a virus on their computer and aims to convince
them to pay for a fake malware removal tool that actually installs malware
on their computer.

Netiquette

Netiquette is a short for "Internet etiquette," and it is a code of

appropriate online behavior that is similar to politeness in society. Email,
social media, online chat, web forums, website comments, multiplayer
gaming, and other forms of online communication are all examples of this.

While there is no official list of netiquette rules or guidelines, the

general idea is to respect others online. Below are ten examples of rules to
follow for good netiquette:

1. Avoid posting inflammatory or offensive comments online (aka flaming).

2. Respect others' privacy by not sharing personal information, photos,
or videos that another person may not want published online.
3. Never spam others by sending large amounts of unsolicited email.
4. Show good sportsmanship when playing online games, whether you
win or lose.
5. Don't troll people in web forums or website comments by repeatedly
nagging or annoying them.
6. Stick to the topic when posting in online forums or when commenting
on photos or videos, such as YouTube or Facebook comments.
7. Don't swear or use offensive language.
8. Avoid replying to negative comments with more negative comments.
Instead, break the cycle with a positive post.
9. If someone asks a question and you know the answer, offer to help.
10. Thank others who help you online.

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 Because you rarely see or hear the people with whom you
communicate online, the Internet provides a sense of anonymity. That
isn't to say that you can't have bad manners or make provocative
statements. Some people believe they can hide behind their keyboard or
smartphone when it comes to posting online, but the truth is that they are
the ones who are actually publishing the content. Remember that if you
make inappropriate comments online and the veil of anonymity is gone,
you will be held accountable for your actions.

In summary, good netiquette benefits both you and others on the

Internet. Posting a positive comment rather than a negative one just might
make someone's day.

What’s More

Direction: Visit a social networking site and look for the site’s privacy policy.
Write a summary on how the website handles your private and public
information. Write your answer on your notebook.

What I Have Learned

Instruction: Make a journal to manifest your understanding about the

topic. You can start by following the format below. Write it on your
notebook.

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 What I Can Do

Direction: Create a poster promoting “Think before you click”. Post it in your
social media site as an awareness program for your friends. (If internet
connection is not available, do your poster on a bond paper and submit it to
your teacher).

Rubric

CATEGORY 4 3 2 1

Required The poster All required All but 1 of the Several

Elements includes all elements are required required
required included on the elements are elements were
elements as poster. included on the missing.
well as poster.
additional
information.
Labels All items of Almost all items of Many items of Labels are too
importance on importance on the importance on small to view
the poster are poster are clearly the poster are OR no
clearly labeled labeled with labels clearly labeled important
with labels that that can be read with labels that items were
can be read from at least 3 feet can be read from labeled.
from at least 3 away. at least 3 feet
feet away. away.
Graphics - All graphics are All graphics are All graphics Graphics do
Relevance related to the related to the topic relate to the not relate to
topic and make and most make it topic. One or two the topic OR
it easier to easier to borrowed several
understand. All understand. Some graphics have a borrowed
borrowed borrowed graphics source citation. graphics do
graphics have have a source not have a
a source citation. source
citation. citation.
Layout and The poster is The poster is The poster is The poster is
design exceptionally attractive in terms acceptably distractingly
attractive in of design, layout, attractive thoughmessy or very
terms of design, and neatness. it may be a bit poorly
layout, and messy. designed. It is
neatness. not attractive.
Organization There are no There are 1-2 There are 3-4 There are more
grammatical/m grammatical/mec grammatical/mec than 4
echanical hanical mistakes hanical mistakes grammatical/
mistakes on the on the poster. on the poster. mechanical
poster.

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 mistakes on
the poster

Assessment

I. Match Column A with Column B. Read each item carefully and use
your notebook to write your answers.

Answers A B
1. It displays unwanted ads when a a. Spyware
user is surfing the internet. b. Rogue security
2. This is a form of malicious software
software and internet fraud that c. Adware
misleads users into believing there d. Worm
is a virus on their computer and e. Keylogging
convince them to pay for a fake f. Netiquette
malware removal tool. g. Virus
3. They present themselves as h. Trojans
harmless computer programs so i. Spam
that hackers can penetrate your j. Phishing
computer without being detected.
k. Pharmers
4. It can monitor your keystrokes,
l. Internet
read and delete your files,
reformat your hard drive, and
access your applications.
5. These are unwanted emails.
6. They usually make their way on to
a computer via a malicious email
attachment or USB stick.
7. They are often attached to files for
download, shared via CDs, DVDs,
and USB sticks, or loaded on to
computers by opening infected
email attachments.
8. These are official-looking emails
that are sent impersonating a
well-known provider, such as a
bank.

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 9. This is often linked to identity and
intellectual property theft.
10. A code of good behavior on
the Internet.
11. This is defined as an information
superhighway.
12. They create web pages mimicking
that of a trustworthy business,
such as an online banking log-in
page.
13. This records a user’s keyboard
input.
14. This is not a direct threat but
many can contain malware.
15. It leaves your computer
completely unprotected.

Additional Activities

Direction: Research about cybercrime news. Using any video-recording

device, report it as if you were a newscaster. Save your file and send it to
your teacher.

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Answer Key

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