The document discusses online safety, focusing on netiquette and essential tips for safe internet practices. It highlights various internet threats, such as malware and phishing, and offers advice on protecting one's reputation and avoiding copyright infringement. Key recommendations include being cautious about sharing personal information, understanding security features, and recognizing potential online dangers.

1. ONLINE SAFETY,
SECURITY, ETHICS, AND
ETIQUETTE
Lesson 3

2. NETIQUETTE
Netiquette, or network etiquette,
refers to the "proper" manner of
communication in the online
environment.
The internet is one of the most
dangerous places if you do not know
what you are doing with it. Thus, the
concept of netiquette deals with truth.

4. Tips to Stay Safe Online
These are tips to help you stay safe online
1. Be mindful of what you share online and
what site you share it to.
2. Do not just accept terms and conditions;
read it.
3. 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.

5. 4. Don’t share your password with
anyone.
5. Avoid logging in to public networks/Wi-
Fi. Browsing in incognito mode will not
protect you from hackers.
6. Do not talk to strangers whether online
or face-to-face.
7. Never post anything about a future
vacation.

6. 8. Add friends you know in real life.
9. Avoid visiting untrusted websites.
10. Install and update an antivirus
software on your computer. Use only
one anti-virus software to avoid
conflicts.
11. If you have Wi-Fi at home, make it
private network by adding a password.

7. 12. Avoid downloading anything from
untrusted websites.
13. Buy the software, do not use
pirated ones.
14. Do not reply or click links from
suspicious emails.
15. Make Online Purchases from
Secure Sites

8. Internet Threats
1. MALWARE – or malicious software, is
any program or file that is harmful to a
computer user.
Types of Malware:
a. Virus – a malicious program
designed to replicate itself and transfer
from one computer to another.

9. b. Worm – a malicious program that
transfers from one computer to another
by any type of means.
c. Trojan – a malicious program
that disguises as a useful program but
once downloaded or installed, leaves
your PC unprotected and allows
hackers to get your information.

10. d. Spyware – program that runs in
the background without you knowing it.
It monitors what you are currently
doing and typing through keylogging.
Ex. Keylogger – used to record
keystrokes done by the user. This is
done to steal their password or any
other sensitive information.

11. e. Adware – program designed to
send you advertisements, mostly as
pop-ups.
f. Ransomware – or ransom
software is a type of malicious
software that threatens to publish the
victim's data or perpetually block
access to it unless a ransom is paid.

12. 2. SPAM – an unwanted email mostly from
bots or advertisers. It can be used to send
malware.
3. PHISHING – its goal is to acquire
sensitive information like passwords and
credit card details. This is done by sending
you an e-mail that will direct the user to
visit a fake website and be asked to
update his/her personal information.

13. Protecting Reputations Online
1. Before you post something on the web,
ask these questions to yourself: Would
you want your parents or grandparents to
see it? Would you want your future boss to
see it?
2. If you feel that a post can affect you or
other’s reputation, ask the one who posted
it to pull it down or report as inappropriate.

14. Copyright Infringement
It is the use of works protected by
copyright law without permission for a
usage where such permission is required.
Tips to avoid copyright infringement:
a. Always assume that the work is
copyrighted.

15. b. Do not copy, share or alter
without seeking permission.
c. Review and retain licensing
agreements.
d. Consider buying content.
e. Give credit to the original author
of the page or information.