Online Safety, Security and Etiquette
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Online TECHNOLOGIES
Safety, Security,
Standards and Etiquette
Standards
• Often deals with the
use ofThe INTERNET is defined as the
different
information
technologies superhighway.
such as This means
that phones,
mobile anyone has access to this
telephones,
highway,computer
can place information, and
and other device to
can grab that information. The more
locate, save and
information you share online, the
communicate
• It higher the risk. Risk such as identity
focuses on
theft, phishing, malware infections,
integrating
technology
and the into theThat is why Facebook
likes.
teaching and learning
continues to improve their security
processes.
features.
Tips to Stay Safe Online
1. Be mindful of what you share and
what site you share it to.
2. Do not just accept terms nad
conditions;read it.
3. Check out the privacy policy page of
website.
4. Know the security features of the
social networking site you use.
5. Do not share password with
anyone. Treat your password like a
toothbrush. Don’t let anybody use it
and get a new one every six
months.
Tips to Stay Safe Online
6. Avoid logging in to public
networks/Wi-Fi. One of the biggest
threats with free WiFi is the ability
for hackers to position themselves
between you and the connection
point.
7. Do not talk to strangers wether
online or face-to-face.
8. Never post anything about future
vacation. You are inviting the burglar
to rob your haouse at that date.
9. Add friends you know in real life.
10. Avoid visiting untrusted websites.
Tips to Stay Safe Online
11. Install and update an antivirus
software in your computer.Use only
one antivirus software to avoid
conflict.
12. If you have a WiFi at home, make it
a private network by adding
password.
13. Avoid downloading anything from
untrusted websites.
14. Buy the software; do not use
pirated ones.
15. Do not reply or click links from
suspicious emails.
INTERNET THREATS
- are a category of cyber security
risks that may cause an undesirable
event or action.
EXAMPLES OF THREATS:
1. SPAM
Most of our email accounts come
with a “SPAM” or “JUNK” folder. Spam
emails are 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.
EXAMPLES OF THREATS:
2. ADWARE - a type of malware software
that displays unwanted ads
when a user is surfing the internet.
3. TROJAN - leave your computer
completely unprotected, which
can mean that hackers can
steal any data from your system.
4. VIRUS - usually attach themselves
covertly to downloads as they are
designed to spread at an
alarming rate.
5. WORMS - usually make their way on to a
computer via a malicious
email attachment or USB
stick
EXAMPLES OF THREATS:
6. PHISING - is a form of fraudulent
activity. More often than not,
official- looking emails are
sent impersonating a
well-known provider, such as a
bank.These emails are sent to
acquire people’s passwords and
credit card details.
7. SPYWARE - an all-encompassing
internet nasty and is usually
attached to pop-ups of
downloadable files.
8. KEYLOGGERS - record a user’s
keyboard actions.
EXAMPLES OF THREATS:
9. PHARMING - is a more complex
version of phishing that exploits
the DNS system. Pharmers
often create web pages mimicking
that of a trustworthy
business, such as an online
banking log-in page.
10. ROGUE SECURITY SOFTWARE - 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
NETIQUETTE
Netiquette is short for “Internet
Etiquette”. Just like etiquette is a
code of polite behavior in society,
netiquette is a code of good behavior
on the Internet.
EXAMPLES OF GOOD NETIQUETTE:
1. Avoid posting infalmmatory or
offensive comments online.
2. Respect others’ privacy by not
sharing personal information,
photos, or videos that another
person may not want published
EXAMPLES OF GOOD NETIQUETTE:
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 stroll people in web forums
oe website comments by repeatedly
nagging or annoying them.
6. Stic to the topic when posting in
online forums or when commenting
on photos or videos, such as
YouTube or Facebook comments.
EXAMPLES OF GOOD NETIQUETTE:
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.
