Cyber Safety

Cyber SafetyUsing internet and cell phones safelyWHAT! Internet and cell phones arent BADTechnology is a wonderful thing! Because of internet and cell phones we can :Rapidly communicate with people all over the world Learn about anything we want instantlyHave entertainment like games, books and musicShop at hundreds of storesVisit and learn about far away places

BUTInternet and cell phones can cause us A LOT of problems

Now

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In the Future

Dangers Of The InternetWrong informationComputer VirusesScamsUnwanted pictures videos and information may never go awayInternet Predators

Wrong informationAnyone can post anything on the internet.

Make sure information you decide to use comes from a trusted site.

Ask an adult if you dont know if you can trust the site.

Computer Viruses

Computer VirusesViruses and other malicious programs are built to infect and cause harm to your computer

Computer viruses attack your computer and make it run slow, lose programs or files or cause computer death

Other programs similar to viruses may steal your information or spy on your activities

Virus ProtectionNever Open e-mail from people you dont knowNever download files without permission from an adult adults should make sure the website is safe and trustworthy Use a firewall and up to date anti-virus software.

ScamsSome people try to trick others into giving away information so they can steal from you or even steal your identity

Sometimes scammers even pretend to be friends by using familiar names or hacking into other e-mail addresses

Oh no, you cant scam me!Never open e-mail from people you dont know. Report it, block it and delete it.Make sure any site you register with is a trusted site ask an adult for help if you are unsure.Never give out personal information through e-mailNever give your passwords to anyone not even your best friend! (but do give them to your parents)Once sent into cyberspace, you lose all controlWhen something is posted on the internet everyone can see it, people may copy it and repost it. When you send a picture or text it someone it can instantly be sent to hundreds of other people Things posted on the internet or sent on cell phones can get you into trouble with parents, schools and even the police.

Take control!Think before you post Never post or send anything that you wouldnt want others to see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE2Ru-jqyrY&NR=1

FriendsClassmatesParentsTeachersstrangers

What is a Predator

In the animal kingdom a predator is an animal who attacks and eats other animals.On the internet a predator is a person who pretends to be someone else to lure and hurt other people

How Predators OperateThey pretend to be a friend and get you to like and trust themThey ask you for personal information that helps them locate youThey ask you to meet them or find you using the personal information you gaveThey use social sites to become friends and gain personal informationHow To Be SafeNever give out personal information to someone you meet on the internetDont add people you dont know in person to your friends listNever meet someone in person that you first met on the internetIf someone says or does something that makes you feel uncomfortable, tell your parent right away and block or report that personhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXkTXDsS_bc

Social SitesMyspace and Facebook can be fun but remember everyone on your friends list can see what you post and do.

Your future employers may even check your page and use it to decide if they want to hire you or not

Think before you postSocial Site SafetyOnly add people you know in person to your friends listUse privacy settings set your accounts to the most restrictive settings so people must ask your permission to see your information, posts and picturesThink before you postWhat is personal information?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Jwy0uPt8sc

Your full name

Your address

Your phone number

Your school name

Passwords

Your town or location

Your age

Im 10!!!How To Be SafeUse only safe sites that have been approved by an adultOnly add people you know in person to your friends listNever give out personal informationDont open e-mail from unknown sendersNever meet someone in person that you first met onlineThink before you post or send anythinghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS-t78Z1exQ

Always follow internet safety rules!

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