The document discusses the importance of online safety, security, and ethical behavior in an increasingly digital world, particularly for children. It provides a series of tips for staying safe online, as well as outlines various online threats, including malware and phishing. Additionally, it addresses the concept of netiquette and encourages respectful communication in virtual environments.

1. ONLINE SAFETY, SECURITY,
ETHICS, AND ETIQUETTE
Empowerment Technologies

2. HOW INTERNET CHANGED
THE WORLD
-People have accounts on different
online
platforms;
-some have unlimited Internet access,
-and some are active users of the web.

3. Yet along this opportunity are
the new risks or threats that the
Internet may bring. Hence, online
safety or Internet safety is an
emergent concern for children.

4. READ THE
HEADLINES
FOUND BELOW
AND TRY TO
REFLECT ON
THE
QUESTIONS
THAT FOLLOW.

5. READ THE
HEADLINES
FOUND BELOW
AND TRY TO
REFLECT ON
THE
QUESTIONS
THAT FOLLOW.

6. READ THE
HEADLINES
FOUND BELOW
AND TRY TO
REFLECT ON
THE
QUESTIONS
THAT FOLLOW

7. REFLECT ON THE
FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
-What is common among the
headlines above?
-What are the necessary
precautions not to be victim
of these things?

8. ONLINE SAFETY AND
SECURITY

9. is a powerful tool.
used to promote your business, gain new
friends, and stay in touch with the old ones.
source of entertainment through games,
online communities, and everything in
between.
one of the most dangerous places
especially if you do not know what you are
doing with it.

10. TIPS TO 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.
4. Do not share your password with anyone.
5. Avoid logging in to public networks/Wi-Fi. Browsing in “incognito
(or private)
mode will NOT protect you from hackers.
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licensed under CC BY-NC

12. 6. Do not talk to strangers whether online or face-to-face/
7. Never post anything about a future vacation. It is like
posting, “Rob my
house at this date.”
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 antivirus software to avoid conflicts.
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licensed under CC BY-NC

13. 11. If you have Wi-Fi at home, make it private
network by adding a password.
12. Avoid downloading anything from untrusted
websites.
13. But the software, do not use pirated ones.
14. Do not reply or click links from suspicious
emails.
15. Make Online Purchases from Secure Sites
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14. INTERNE
T
THREATS

15. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY
1. MALWARE
a. Virus - a malicious program designed to
replicate itself and transfer from one computer to
another (internet, local networks, FDs, CDs, etc.)
b. Worm - a malicious program that transfers
from one computer to another by any type of
means. Ex. ILOVEYOU Worm - The malware
originated in the Pandacan neighborhood of
Manila in the Philippines on May 5, 2000.

16. 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.

17. d. Spyware - a program that runs in
the background without you knowing it
(thus called “spy”). It has the ability to
monitor 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. The key
logger software typically uses log file
to store its recording.
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18. e. Adware - a program designed
to send you advertisements,
mostly as pop-ups.
f. Ransomware - or ransom
software is a type of malicious
software from cryptovirology
that threatens to publish the
victim's data or perpetually
block access to it unless a
ransom is paid.
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19. 2. SPAM
an unwanted email
mostly from bots
or advertisers. It
can be used to
send malware

20. 3.
PHISHING
 its goal is to acquire
sensitive personal
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 username,
password, credit card or
personal information. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY

21. PROTECTING REPUTATIONS
ONLINE
Here are the things you might want to consider before posting
something over the
internet:
1. Before your 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 it as
inappropriate

22. COPYRIGHT
INFRINGEMENT
Here are some tips that could help you
avoid copyright infringement:
1. Always assume that the work is
copyrighted.
2. Do not copy, share or alter without
seeking permission.
3. Review and retain licensing
agreements.
4. Consider buying content.

23. ACTIVITY 1
Activity 1: Case Study
Read and study the case entitled: WHAT THE? —
Online scams and identity Theft
1. According to the text, give possible answers to
the following questions:
Brian complains that his virus protection
doesn’t work. What do you think has gone
wrong?
2. Choose at least three of the mentioned online
safety tips and explain

24. NETIQ
UETTE
S

25. CORE RULES OF
NETIQUETTE
Netiquette, or network etiquette, is
concerned with the "proper" manner of
communication in the online environment.
Whenever you communicate in the virtual
world, consider the following "rules,"
adapted from Virginia Shea's Core Rules of
Netiquette.

26. Rule 1: Remember the
Human
practice the Golden Rule: Do unto
others as you would have others do
unto you.
Remember, your written words are
read by real people, all deserving of
respectful communication.
Before you press "send" or "submit,"

27. Rule 2: Adhere to the same
standards of behavior online that
you follow in real life
Would you behave rudely to
someone face-to-face? On most
occasions, no. Neither should
you behave this way in the
virtual world.

28. Rule 3: Know where you
are in cyberspace
"Netiquette varies
from domain to
domain."

29. Rule 4: Respect other people's
time and bandwidth
Electronic communication
takes time: time to read
and time in which to
respond.

30. Rule 5: Make yourself look
good online
 Always check for spelling
and grammar errors
 Know what you're talking
about and state it clearly
 Be pleasant and polite

31. Rule 6: Share
expert
knowledge
The Internet offers its users many
benefits; one is the ease in which
information can be shared or
accessed, and in fact, this
"information sharing" capability is

32. Rule 7: Help keep flame wars
under control
Don't feed the flames;
extinguish them by guiding
the discussion back to a
more productive direction.

33. Rule 8: Respect other
people's privacy
.What do you think would
happen if this information "got
into the wrong hands?"
Embarrassment? Hurt feelings?
Loss of a job?

34. Rule 9: Don't abuse
your power
Just remember: knowing more than
others do or having more power
than others may have does not give
you the right to take advantage of
anyone.
Think of Rule 1: Remember the

35. Rule 10: Be forgiving of other
people's mistakes
Not everyone has the same
amount of experience
working in the virtual
world.

36. ACTIVITY 2

37. Create a POSTER showing the Netiquette
rules with examples of how you can use
them in your daily life, primarily online.
Relevance to the
topic
30%
Layout and
design
40%
Originality 10%
Creativity 20%
Total 100%
POSTER RUBRIC