E-safety pertains to the protection measures while using the internet, encompassing the benefits, risks, and responsibilities associated with technology use. Key prevention strategies include maintaining privacy settings, using firewalls and strong passwords to prevent hacking, and employing anti-virus and anti-spyware software to combat malicious software. Additional measures for preventing phishing include using reliable browsers and being cautious with email attachments.

1. E-SAFETY
To remain virtually protected.

2. WHAT IS E-SAFETY?
 It refers to safety while using the internet.
 It also refers to the benefits ,risks and
responsibilities while using computer technology.

3. SOME COMMON RULES :
> Try to maintain your privacy settings on social media platforms.
> Use secure sites and learner-friendly search –engine.
> Open e-mails only from known sources.

4. HOW TO PREVENT HACKING ?
 Hacking is gaining unauthorised access to a
Computer system.
 It can be prevented by:
a) Use of firewalls *.
b) Use of strong passwords.^.
Myth : encryption prevents hacking.
No, it doesn't. It only makes the message unreadable
to the hacker.

5. HOW TO PREVENT PHISHING?
 Phishing is sending legitimate –looking
E-mails which require the targeted user to in fill his
confidential information.
 It can be prevented as follows ;
a) By using ISPs or browsers that are capable of
filtering phishing e-mails.
b) Avoiding clicking on executable file attachments.

6. HOW TO COMBAT SPYWARE ?
 This software gathers data by monitoring key
presses on the user’s keyboard.
 It’s risk can be reduced by:
a) Using anti-spyware software.
b) Try using pointing devices/touch screen while
entering data [e.g. Password]

7. HOW TO DEAL WITH VIRUS ?
 This replicating software is developed with an
intention to delete, corrupt files on a computer .
 It can be stopped by:
a) Using Anti-virus*.
b) Being careful while opening e-mail attachments.