Some problems of using the Internet - Work done for school

1. Problems of using
the internet
Made by:
Bruno
Pedro
TGPS-16

2. Crack of private
information

3. Causes:
• Browsing through mischievous websites;
• Posting personal information;
• Making Online Purchases.
Consequences:
• Hackers gain access to the victims data and
can create:
• 1 - Fake profiles;
• 2 - Make purchases
• 3 - Blackmail the victim.
Ways to overcome them:
• Have an anti-virus;
• Avoid using your credit card on online
purchases;

4. Gambling Addiction

5. Causes:
Playing online games;
Consequences:
• Lose money;
• Creates a bad family environment;
• Bad performance at work;
• No social life;
• Ways to overcome it:
• Stick to your budget;
• Create a gaming schedule;
• Define your goals;
• In some cases, clinical support.

6. Cyberbully

7. Causes:
• Exposure of private information;
• Talking about strangers on
internet.
Consequences:
• Cyberbullies use internet for:
harass, humiliate and intimidate;
• Victims may suffer depression and
may lead to suicide.
Ways to overcome it:
• Don’t speak to strangers;
• Avoid sharing sensitive and
personal information;
• In worse cases, report to the
police.

8. Social Network

9. Causes:
• Exposure of private life;
• Addiction and easy access.
Consequences:
• Cyber-Bullying;
• Private data being stolen.
Ways to overcome it:
• Select what you want people to
see;
• Make your profile private;
• Know your friends

10. Uncensored Content

11. Causes:
• Using the internet incorrectly;
Consequences:
• Virus;
• Scams;
• Less knowledgeable people are
easily exposed.
Ways to overcome it:
• Avoid unknown websites;
• Don’t click on pop-up’s or ads;
• Set the parental control.

12. Illegal Trading

13. Causes:
• Sites which sells non authorized
items.
Consequences:
• Scams;
• Illegal goods sold to the wrong
persons;
Ways to overcome it:
• Don’t buy or sell anything using
illegal sites;
• If aware of any of this websites,
report to the authorities.

14. Everyday we are vulnerable to the
dangers of the internet.
Stay Aware!