Online Safety, Security & Netiquette Report Part Two
- 2. With the country‟s biggest network data offerings for every smartphone holder, online safety is one of the concerns most parents want their children to remember these days. Every day, flash reports show number of victims of malicious conduct like bullying, identity thief, automatic teller machine fraud, online selling scam, face or body manipulation to earn money and the worst is rape of victims of meet ups.
- 3. https://ph.pinterest.com/pin/7198 7294014535665/ Why is it important to stay safe online? Most of us are „connected‟ via our laptops, mobile phones, tablets, or personal computer. The potential for the internet to be a valuable and a fun resource for entertainment, making friends, keeping in touch and learning is huge. But if you use the internet, you could be at risk of illegal activities or abuse - be it bullying, fraud or something more serious. Unlike seeing someone face to face, on the net, people aren't always what they first seem. In the same way you learn about safety when you leave the house, it is important to learn how to stay safe online.
- 4. RISKS SOME PRECAUTION ON SHARING PERSONAL INFORMATION ONLINE First name There is still a risk in sharing your first name. Chances are, a hacker already knows plenty of stuff about you even if you only give out your name. You cannot just walk in a room and start introducing yourself to everyone. You now know whom you can come across with. TYPE OF INFORMATION Last name If sharing your name is a small risk, having both your first and last is riskier. You will be vulnerable to being searched for using searched engine, which will include image search. Matching a name with a face can lead to several cybercrimes like identity theft.
- 5. Middle name Sharing just your middle name is probably not the risky most risky of this shared information, but sharing your entire name would be. Current and previous school(s) Most people who steal identities study their subject. They can use this information for verification purposes. Your Cellphone Number Your cellphone number should never be posted over the Internet. The Internet is a public place. It is the same as posting your name on a billboard. Who your Mother and Father are Risky, yet not as risky as posting their full names, especially your mother‟s maiden name. In fact, if you have already encountered many websites that require your mother‟s maiden name as an answer to a secret question whenever you lose your password.
- 6. Who your siblings are This is a huge risk, especially if you have younger siblings. Stranger may pretend or use their identity to dupe you. Current and previous school(s) Most people who steal identities study their subject. They can use this information for verification purposes. Your address Hopefully you answered no to this one. Giving the Internet your number is one thing, giving your address is a whole other level. It would be much easier for criminals to find you. Your home phone number This shared information is riskier than sharing your personal phone number. Scams usually use this information to deceive you, one of which is when a stranger pretends to know your parents or pretends to be you.
- 7. Your birthday Letting people know your birthday is probably a must if you want to get as many gifts as possible. But having it in your profile makes you vulnerable to identity theft. Source: Empowerment Technologies First Edition.(2016).Sampaloc Manila:Rex Bookstore, Inc
- 8. 1.) Never give any personal information out about yourself over the internet. 2.) Do not give any bank or sensitive information unless you are sure that it is a reputable business having a secure service. 3. To make sure that you are in a secured network, the website address should begin with “https://’ as opposed to “http://”. Never access your accounts by following an email link, instead type your URL by yourself. THERE ARE NUMEROUS DELINQUENCIES THAT CAN BE COMMITTED ON THE INTERNET SUCH AS STALKING, IDENTITY THEFT, PRIVACY VIOLATIONS, AND HARASSMENT. TO AVOID THESE ONLINE CRIMES, FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING ONLINE SAFETY MEASURES:
- 9. HERE ARE SOME WAYS YOU CAN CHECK IF A WEBSITE IS TRUSTWORTHY Reliable websites Reliable websites Usually end in .edu or .gov Might end in .com Don‟t have errors Have errors Are up to date Are outdated Use facts Use opinions Use experts Use unreliable sources https://www.wikihow.com/Find-if-a- Website-Is-Legitimate
- 10. ONLINE SECURITY The standard definition of online security calls it the mix of rules that are followed and actions that are taken to make sure online user data and privacy aren‟t compromised by cybercriminals. Online security can be something as complex as a system that‟s designed to prevent credit card theft, or something as simple as you using antivirus software to protect your device from malware and viruses.
- 11. Here are some tips to help you stay safe when using the internet. When you are online, treat the Internet a public place and it is up to you to protect yourself. 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.
- 12. Here are some tips to help you stay safe when using the internet. When you are online, treat the Internet a public place and it is up to you to protect yourself. 6. Do not talk to strangers whether online or face-to-face. 7. Never post anything about a future vacation. It is similar to posting, “Rob my house at this date.” 8. Add friends you know in real life. 9. Avoid visiting untrusted websites. 10. Install and update antivirus software on your computer. Use only one antivirus software to avoid conflicts.
- 13. Here are some tips to help you stay safe when using the internet. When you are online, treat the Internet a public place and it is up to you to protect yourself. 11. If you have Wi-Fi at home, make it private network by adding a password. 12. Avoid downloading anything from untrusted websites. 13. Do not use pirated software. 14. Do not reply or click links from suspicious emails. 15. Make online purchases from secured sites
- 14. - is a combination of the words network and etiquette. It is a set of rules for behaving properly online. NETIQUETTE
- 15. The Core Rules of Netiquette are excerpted from the book Netiquette by Virginia Shea 1: Remember the Human Rule. 2: Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life. 3: Know where you are in cyberspace. 4: Respect other people's time and bandwidth. 5: Make yourself look good online.
- 16. The Core Rules of Netiquette are excerpted from the book Netiquette by Virginia Shea 6: Share expert knowledge. 7: Help keep flame wars under control. 8: Respect other people's privacy. 9: Don't abuse your power. 10: Be forgiving of other people's mistakes.
- 17. EDFERLYN C. BUENA ANICA ALEXA ACALAL REENARD ANDREI CRISOLOGO ELDAN JOHN ELIVERA