Lesson 4 - Online Safety and Security.pptx

Lesson 4 - Online Safety and Security

1. Online Safety and Security The internet as information highway . This means that anyone has access to this highway, can place information, and can grab that information. Any information, even things that you have set privately, can be accessed one way or another. This is why social media sites like Facebook continue to improve their security features.

2. Tips to stay safe online 1. Be mindful of what you share online and what site you share it to. Here are some tips to help you stay safe when using the Internet.

3. Tips to stay safe online 2. Do not just accept terms and conditions ; read it. Here are some tips to help you stay safe when using the Internet.

4. Tips to stay safe online 3. Check out the privacy policy page of a website to learn how the website handles the information you share Here are some tips to help you stay safe when using the Internet.

5. Tips to stay safe online 4. Know the security features of the social networking site you use. By keeping your profile private, search engines will not be able to scan your profile Here are some tips to help you stay safe when using the Internet.

6. Tips to stay safe online 5. Do not share your password with anyone Here are some tips to help you stay safe when using the Internet.

7. Tips to stay safe online 6. Avoid logging in to public networks/Wi-Fi . Browsing in " incognito (or private) mode ," a feature of the browser, will not protect you from hackers Here are some tips to help you stay safe when using the Internet.

8. Tips to stay safe online 7. Do not talk to strangers whether online or face-to-face Here are some tips to help you stay safe when using the Internet.

9. Tips to stay safe online 8. Never post anything about a future vacation . It is similar to posting, "Rob my house at this date." Here are some tips to help you stay safe when using the Internet.

10. Tips to stay safe online 9. Add friends you know in real life Here are some tips to help you stay safe when using the Internet.

11. Tips to stay safe online 10. Avoid visiting untrusted websites Here are some tips to help you stay safe when using the Internet.

12. Tips to stay safe online 11. Install and update an antivirus software on your computer. Use only one anti-virus software to avoid conflicts Here are some tips to help you stay safe when using the Internet.

13. Tips to stay safe online 12. If you have a Wi-Fi at home, make it a private network by adding a password Here are some tips to help you stay safe when using the Internet.

14. Tips to stay safe online 13. Avoid downloading anything from untrusted websites . Here are some tips to help you stay safe when using the Internet. https://www.goojara.to

15. Tips to stay safe online 14. Buy the software ; do not use pirated ones Here are some tips to help you stay safe when using the Internet.

16. Tips to stay safe online 15. Do not reply or click links from suspicious emails . Here are some tips to help you stay safe when using the Internet. https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#spam

17. Internet Threats Internet-based threats expose people and computer systems to harm online .

18. Malware Spam Phishing threats you should be aware of when using the Internet stands for malicious software unwanted email mostly from bots or advertisers Its goal is to acquire sensitive personal information

19. stands for malicious software Malware 1. Virus 2. Worm 3. Trojan 4. Spyware 5. Adware

20. Virus a malicious program designed to replicate itself and transfer from one computer to another either through the Internet and local networks or data storage like flash drives and CDs . Malware

21. Worm a malicious program that transfers from one computer to another by any type of means. Often, it uses a computer network to spread itself. For example, the ILOVEYOU worm ( Love Bug Worm ) created by a Filipino Malware

22. Trojan a malicious program that is disguised as a useful program but once downloaded or installed, leaves your PC unprotected and allows hackers to get your information Malware *Rogue security software — tricks the user into posing that it is a security software

23. Spyware a program that runs in the background without you knowing it (thus called "spy"). It has the ability to monitor what you are currently doing and typing through keylogging . Malware *Keyloggers — used to record the keystroke done by the users.

24. Adware a program designed to send you advertisements , mostly as pop-ups Malware

25. unwanted email mostly from bots or advertisers. Spam

26. Its goal is to acquire sensitive personal information like passwords and credit card details. Phishing *Pharming - a more complicated way of phishing where it exploits the DNS (Domain Name Service) system.