Internet Safety & Awareness

Internet risks Top six tips for online safetyWhat to do if there is a problem Online safety resources

InternetRisks

Primary Threats to your Computer Security

Viruses/WormsSoftware programs designed to invade your computer, and copy, damage, or delete your data.

TrojansViruses that pretend to be helpful programs while destroying your data, damaging your computer, and stealing your personal information.

SpywareSoftware that tracks your online activities or displays endless ads.

Primary Threats to your personal online safety

SpamUnwanted e-mail, instant messages, and other online communication

PhishingE-mail sent by online criminals to trick you into going to fake Web sites and revealing personal information

Identity TheftA crime where con artists get your personal information and access your cash and/or credit

HoaxesE-mail sent by online criminals to trick you into giving them money

Primary online risks for your children

PredatorsThese people use the Internet to trick children into meeting with them in person.

File-share AbuseUnauthorized sharing of music, video, and other files may be illegal, and download malicious software.

Cyberbullies Both children and adults may use the Internet to harass or intimidate other people.

Invasion of PrivacyIf kids fill out online forms, they may share information you don’t want strangers to have about them or your family.

Disturbing ContentIf kids explore unsupervised, they could stumble upon images or information you may not want them exposed to.

Top six tips for online safety

Defend your computer & network

Strengthen your computer’s defenses

Avoid downloading malware

Secure your home network

Tip 1

Keep firewall on

Defend your computerStrengthen your computer’s defenses

Defend against malware

Tip 1Update software automatically

Defend your computerAvoid downloading malicious software

Think before you click

Confirm that the message is legitimate

Close pop-up messages carefully

Tip 1

Ctrl F4

Defend your network

Secure your home network: Wireless Network Security

Use WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) or WPA

If you use the older WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)

instead of WPA, then make sure to maximize the

encryption

Use a strong password/change your network address

Enable MAC address filtering

Disable SSID broadcasting

Use OpenDNS to make your network safer

Access RestrictionsTip 1

Protect sensitive personal information

Tip 2

Look for signs of a secure webpage

Save financial transactions for home

Keep sensitive info to yourself

Avoid scams

Protect sensitive personal information

Tip 2

Set up dummy e-mail addresses when

registering for sites

Turn on privacy settings in browser

Install adblocking software

Tip 2

Learn how to spot scams

Suspicious email

address

Generic salutations

Alarmist messages

Grammatical errors

Requests for

personal info

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Tip 3

Password:

Strength:

Create strong passwordsand keep them secret

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Use different passwords

Don’t share your passwords

Take charge of your online reputation

Discover

Evaluate

Protect

Cultivate

Restore

Tip 4

Take charge of your online reputation

Tip 4

Use social networks more safely

Use Settings or Options

Accept new friends wisely

Be careful what you post

Tip 5

Share with care

Don’t take or share suggestive

photos or videos

Make social network pages private

Keep personal info to yourself

Be choosy about adding friends

Share your accomplishments

Tip 5

Connect honestly and carefully

Download files legallyDownloading files and following unreliable links are two of the most common ways in which computers are compromised by malware

Use web content honestly

Use web & social sites appropriately

Meet an online “friend” in person VERY cautiously

Tip 5

Tip 6

Set clear rules

Keep communication open

Take extra steps to help keep kids safer online

Manage and monitor kids’ computer useGet reports of kids’ computer useControl time of online access

Use family safety

software

Pay attention to kids’ activities online

Join the fun; “Friend” and “Follow” your kids

Evaluate websites and devices beforehand

Locate consoles and computers centrally

Watch for changes in behavior

Tip 6

Set clear rules

Keep personal information private

Respect others

Only add people you know as friends

Don’t spread rumours

Don’t use a real photo as your main profile picture

Use a nickname or first name

Don’t add apps without talking to us first

Don’t upload photos of people without asking first

Don’t share passwordsTip 6

Send or post cruel messages

Disclose secrets

Shut someone out

Impersonate the target

Pretend to befriend someone

What is online bullying?

Tip 6

What you can do with your kids

Lay the groundwork: pay attention

Help bystanders standup to online cruelty

Help those who are bullied or bully others

online

Promote kindness in your community

Tip 6

What to do if there is a problem

What to do if there is a problem

When using email, a social network, or other web service

Continued harassment or physical threats

Your identity is stolen or you responded to a scam

Let’s recap

1: Defend your computer

2: Protect sensitive personal information

3: Create strong passwords and keep secret

4: Take charge of your online reputation

5: Use social networks more safely

6: Take extra steps to help keep kids safer

online

Online safety resources

www.microsoft.com/security

www.twitter.com/Safer_Online

www.facebook.com/SaferOnline

www.youtube.com/MSFTOnlineSafety

www.mediasmarts.ca

www.bewebaware.ca