The Basics Of Internet Safety

The Missouri River Regional Library The Basics of Internet Safety

The Good
Communication
Information
Entertainment
Sharing
Connecting

The Bad
Spam
Phishing
Identity Theft
Adware
Spyware
Pop-ups
Flaming
Stalking, harassment ,bullying

The Internet Can Seem Like a Scary Place http://www.flickr.com/photos/rling/438040809/

The Good News Last year your odds of becoming a cyber victim dropped from 1 in 4 to 1 in 6 - stats from Consumer Reports, Sept 2008, pg 23

The Bad News your odds of becoming a victim are 1 in 6 - stats from Consumer Reports, Sept 2008, pg 23

Spam
Unsolicited messages
http://www.flickr.com/photos/grumbler/532250527/

True or False
If I get unwanted email I should click on the “unsubscribe” link
False!

Not just for email anymore
E-mail spam,
Instant messaging
Blogs
Wiki
Mobile phone messaging
Internet forums
Fax

Protection
Email with a good filter – email
Don’t open spam - email
Get an email address just for use online - email
Turn on comment moderation – blogs, wikis
Turn comments off – blogs, wikis, flickr
Restriction access – forums, blogs, wikis, flickr
Limit who get’s your contact information – email, IM, Fax, Text

Fishing? http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterhess/2682317551/

Not That Kind - Phishing
The process of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details, by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phishing

Protection
Don’t access your accounts from an email link
Don’t respond to fear tactics
Know who the link is from
Be suspicious of links from people you know
Look for substitutions 0 for O, 1 for L or I, etc

Identity Theft
your personal information is stolen and used without your knowledge to commit fraud or other crimes
- http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/carbonnyc/57280104/

Protection
Don’t download free software
Don’t click on email links to log into accounts
Use anti-virus software
Use anti-spyware software
Use a firewall
https
Credit reports
Don’t send confidential information via email
Use a complex password
Use one credit card for online transactions – review the statements carefully

Adware
Software that pops up advertisements on a user's computer.
ads targeted to the individual user based on data collected from key words entered in search engines and the types of Web sites visited.
- pc magazine
http://www.flickr.com/photos/djm/17328024/

Spyware
Software installed covertly on a personal computer to intercept or take partial control over the user's interaction with the computer, without the user's informed consent.
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spyware
http://www.flickr.com/photos/practicalowl/314989744/

Pop Ups
A small window that is displayed on top of the existing windows on screen
-pc magazine
http://www.flickr.com/photos/paperghost/876640836/

Protection
Don’t download free software
Don’t click on pop-ups
Don’t click on links from people you don’t know
Be wary of links from people you do know
Look for substitutions 0 for O, 1 for L or I, etc
Anti-spyware software

Flaming
Hostile and insulting interaction
Usually occurs in the social context of a discussion board, chat or e-mail.
Attempt to assert authority or establish a position of superiority
Believes he or she carries the only valid opinion.
Personal attacks on those who disagree.
Wish to upset and offend other members of the forum (trolls)
http://flickr.com/photos/cleaneugene/2438462422/

Protection
Don’t feed the “trolls”
Think twice, or three times
Count to ten
Know and use proper netiquette
Trust your instincts
Leave the situation

Stalking, Harassment, Bullying
The attacker harasses a victim using electronic communication, such as e-mail or instant messaging or messages posted to a Web site or a discussion group.
Relies upon the anonymity afforded by the Internet to allow them to stalk their victim without being detected.
http://flickr.com/photos/blogjamdotorg/463043832/

Some examples
Unwanted emails
Unwanted Instant Messages
Posting lies, hateful messages on discussion boards, blogs, forums etc
Pose as the victim and send/post offensive comment, content or emails
Fake photos
Fake websites

Protection
Don’t get involved in flame wars
Don’t share personal information online
Ignore taunts

If you are being stalked, bullied or harassed
Save messages
Screenshots
Save screen name, email address, profiles, etc
Block if possible
Contact your Internet Service Provider
Contact law enforcement

Predators
Attempt to exploit people, usually for sexual or financial purposes
http://flickr.com/photos/eldave/2037762175/

Protection
Consider not posting a photo
Limit what personal information you share
Limit who can see your personal information
Don’t talk to strangers
Use a screen name that doesn’t reveal too much about you

7 Online Blunders
Assuming your security software is protecting you
Accessing an account through an email link
Using a single password for all online accounts
Downloading free software
Thinking your Mac shields you from all risks
Clicking on a pop-up ad that says your pc is insecure
Shopping online the way you do in stores
- from Consumer Reports, Sept 2008 pg 26

More Resources
http://besafe.more.net/
http://besafe.more.net/sam/resources.shtml
http://www.wiredsafety.org/resources/powerpoint/cyberstalking_study.ppt .
http://www.beverlypd.org/pdf/PERSONAL%20SAFETY/CYBERSTALKING.pdf
http://www.fbi.gov/publications/pguide/pguidee.htm
http://safekids.com/2008/03/18/safety-myths-and-web-20/
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/freereports/index.html
https://www.annualcreditreport.com
http://www.snopes.com/
http://besafe.more.net/
http://inobtr.org/Intro.aspx

The Basics Of Internet Safety

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