2. safety and privacy the risks on the
internet
• Cyber bullying
• Scammers
• Hackers
• Fake websites
• Malware
• phishing
3. Ensuring Your Own Safety on the internet
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Content Filtering: restricting the type of content which can be viewed.
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Proxy Servers: using systems to hid your true location.
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Monitoring and Reporting User Behaviour: keeping an eye on the behaviour of
other users and reporting anything inappropriate.
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Withholding Personal Information: keeping the amount of information that can be
viewed online to a minimum.
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Using Non-trivial Usernames and Passwords: avoiding the use of easily-guessed or
easily cracked passwords.
4. Always be cautious when using the Internet
• Always be cautious about any information you give when using the
Internet eg: if you join a chat room use a suitable nickname and never
give any personal information out such as where you live.
• Use throwaway e-mail addresses, eg: Gmail addresses that you can
simply discard if anyone starts harassing you in any way.
• Always assume that any information and pictures you put on the
Internet can be viewed by the entire world.
5. Always be cautious when using the Internet
• Beware of giving information about yourself out. The more information
you put on the internet the more there is for someone to put together
about you.
• Always be suspicious of what you are being offered on the Internet, eg:
gifts, prizes and money. There are many dangers. eg: hackers or
Scammers.
• Fake websites
6. Important to have a strong password
A password is an important element of Internet defence. It is a secret code, known
only to you, that will allow you to access certain resources. You should never tell
anyone your password.
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It is important to have a strong password that other people cannot easily guess.
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Try not to use details that could be guessed by people who know you
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Use a combination of letters, numbers and symbols
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Never tell your friends or family your password
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Never email your password to anyone
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Keep your username and passwords safe
