How to be safe online

How to be safe online

1. Online Safety

   • Never give our personal information like where you live to people online.
   • Sexting
     • In the uk it is illegal to create, share, or be in possession of a photo of someone naked
     • Once someone has sent a photo, they can't undo what they've done and it is now out there, even if they delete it someone could have copied it.
     • Never send photos of you naked to anyone even if they are your best friend.
   • Cyberbullying
     • Most websites that require you to use an account and social media have a report feature that can report abuse, inappropriate posts and images.
     • Effects
       • Changes to sleeping patterns and eating habits.
       • loss of interest in activities
       • missing, skipping or dropping out of school
       • poor grades
       • low self esteem
         • taking out anger on other people
           • changes in behavior

2. Viruses, Malware and Trojans

   • Websites
     • Install an adblocker if sites you visit often spam ads on the website
     • If your anti-virus detects a suspicious website, don't risk visiting it.
     • Secure sites often have a green padlock in the URL bar
   • Facts
     • 40% of computers are infected with viruses
     • The most damaging virus cost $38 Billion
     • 90% of emails can contain Malware
     • Facebook pays $500 for anyone who can hack into their system.
     • The 'Love Letter' infected 10% of computers
   • Viruses
     • Install an antivirus to defend your computer
     • Never open attachments of emails you don't know who sent it
     • Scan any downloads you make, especially .exe files as they care the most common files that contains viruses.
     • Viruses can only spread with a human action
   • Worms
     • Worms Can spread without a human action (e.g. opening attachments on emails) so they are more dangerous. They often spread by replicating themselves and sending a copy of itself to everyone on an infected computer's email contact list.
     • One of the worst was 'I love You'
   • Trojans
     • Trojans are found inside files that you download which pretend to be something good (e.g. a 'free antivirus software')
   • Phishing
     • Phishing is when you enter your personal informatuion on a fake website sent by a link, usualy by email. The owners of the fake site can then sell your information on the black market
     • Never open links from emails you get from companies you have an account for, always find the website using a search engine or bookmark on your browser.

3. Social Media

   • Common settings
     • Gear - settings
     • Public - anyone can see it
     • friends - only friends can see it
     • Friends of friends - people on your friend's friend list that might not be friends with your account.
   • Report cyber bullying to the social network and to the police if necessary.

4. Copyright

   • Copyright - the right for someone for a fixed number of years to film, print, perform or record material such as music, videos and photos.
   • If you wish to use copyrighted material - identify who the owner is and contact them to negotiate the rights.

5. Data Protection

   • The Data Protection Act is a law designed to protect personal data stored on computers and was originally passed in 1984. It was later updated in 1998.
   • Information Commissioner - The person (or officer) who has the powers to enforce the Data Protection Act.
   • Data Controller - A person or company that collects and keeps data about people.
   • Data Subject - A person who has personal information stored about them.

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7. Monitoring

   • Travel companies can track peoples data such as names and if they are wanted the police can arrest the person
   • Internet searches are monitored too, so be careful what you search.
   • CCTV tracks peoples movements and can be used as evidence in court if a crime is caught on camera.

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