Internet use has increased 500% over the last 10 years, with 93% of teens and young adults going online regularly. The document provides tips on internet safety, including not giving out personal information to strangers online and being aware of risks like exposure to inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and contact with online predators. It advises talking to parents if feeling uncomfortable and only accepting friends known in real life.

1. Internet Safety and
Security
Some things to think
about

2. Internet use is on the rise
The number of Internet users
worldwide has increased by
500% over the last 10 years.
93% of teens ages 12-17 go
online, as do 93% of young
adults ages 18-29. Three
quarters (74%) of all adults
ages 18 and older go online.

3. There are risks!
• Users run the risk of being exposed
to racist, pornographic, or illegal
material
• They also run the risk of giving
out too much personal information
• Additionally, they run the risk of
cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and
contact with online predators

4. Some basic Internet safety tips
Don't give out personal information.
Such as: name, date of birth, address, phone
numbers, school, schedule, email
Don't make contact with strangers.
People may not be who they say they are; online predators
surf the Internet all day
Don't put anything online
that you don't want others to see.
Once it is online you lose control of it;
you can never take it down

5. Some basic tips about cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is harassing,
humiliating or intimidating someone
using technology.
It is only cyberbullying if it occurs
between 2 people who are under
the age of 18
If you are cyberbullied
You should:
Not respond Set up new accounts
Never send angry messages Talk to an adult
Block/ report the bullies
Save the evidence

6. Some other good advice
Only accept "friends" that you know in real life.
Never post your feelings or insecurities online
If it is online,
it is NOT PRIVATE,
and it can hurt you.
Always talk to your parents
if you feel uncomfortable