Computer Safety
Both On and Offline
By: S. Brusati
Keeping safe of the computer
The key to keeping safe on the computer is protecting your personal information
What is your personal information?
Name
Phone number
Address
School
Passwords
Names of family
Pictures of yourself
Never share personal information with people you don’t already know
Name
Phone number
Address
School
Passwords
Names of family
Pictures of yourself
Protect yourself
You would never give your name, address or a picture of yourself to a stranger, so don’t do it online!
Protect yourself
Be careful how much you share about yourself online or what you say about others.
Protect yourself
Once you post something online you can lose control of it and it can end up being seen by others you did not intend.
Protect yourself
A good rule is never put anything online you wouldn't want your grandmother to see
When something is on a computer, it may never really be private
Phising
What is phising?
A scam where people try to trick you into giving your personal information
Picture source: http://www.allspammedup.com/2013/07/fbi-warns-spear-phishing-on-the-rise/
Phising
How?
People claim they will give you a prize or something else in exchange for your address or other personal information.
Source: http://depositphotos.com/5668332/stock-photo-Phishing-Danger-Crossword.html
Phising
Example:
“Congratulations! You just one a free i-pad! Fill out this name and address form for your prize”
Source: www.andstillipersist.com
Phising
Example:
“Congratulations! You just one a free i-pad! Fill out this name and address form for your prize”
Source: www.andstillipersist.com
Meeting online “friends”
Never meet an online “friend” in real life
Meeting online “friends”
You can’t tell who a person truly is online
Cyber-Bulling
What is cyber-bulling?
People who use digital devices to tease, embarrass, threaten, gossip or say mean things about another person
Cyber-Bulling
What should you do if you are bullied online?
Don’t respond back – That is what the bully wants you to do
Cyber-Bulling
What should you do if you are bullied online?
Don’t take it personally – The bully has the problem not you
Cyber-Bulling
What should you do if you are bullied online?
Do tell and show a trusted adult what the bully did
Cyber-Bulling
What should you do if you are bullied online?
Realize what the bully did could be considered a crime and might make it much harder for them to get into a new school or get a job
Passwords
Make a “strong” password with letters, numbers and characters
Example, Red$kinz#1!
Passwords
Never share passwords with anyone
Not even your friends!
Viruses
What is a computer virus?
A bad computer program made to break into your computer and cause it to work poorly
Viruses can even steal your personal information without you knowing it
Viruses
How do you prevent computer viruses?
Delete e-mails from people or organizations you don’t recognize
Viruses
How do you prevent computer viruses?
Avoid downloading things from websites you are unfamiliar with
Viruses
How do you prevent computer viruses?
Keep your anti-virus software up to date
Viruses
How do you prevent computer viruses?
Have your computer’s firewall set up to prevent changes to your computer without you know it
Viruses
How do you prevent computer viruses?
Use internet and spam filters to keep out possible threats
Summing Up
Know and obey all school, local and family policies
Tell a trusted adult if anything makes you feel uncomfortable or confused
Resources
I keep Safe Internet Safety Coalition http://www.ikeepsafe.org/
Netsmartz http://www.netsmartzkids.org/
PBS Kids - Media Awareness http://pbskids.org/dontbuyit/
Stop Cyber-Bulling http://stopcyberbullying.org/
Microsoft Safety and Security Center http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/virus-whatis.aspx