Online Safety

What is online safety?

In simple terms, online safety refers to the act of staying safe online. It is also
commonly known as internet safety, e-safety and cyber safety. It
encompasses all technological devices which have access to the internet from
PCs and laptops to smartphones and tablets.

How to be safe online?

Top 10 Internet Safety Rules & What Not to Do Online

1. Keep Personal Information Professional and
Limited. ...
2. Keep Your Privacy Settings On. ...
3. Practice Safe Browsing. ...
4. Make Sure Your Internet Connection
is Secure. ...
5. Be Careful What You Download. ...
6. Choose Strong Passwords. ...
7. Make Online Purchases from Secure Sites. ...
8. Be Careful What You Post.
What is spam?

The fact that most of our emails accounts

come with a ‘Spam’ or ‘Junk’ folder
insinuates that spam emails are a huge
issue, with more than 50% of emails being
syphoned into these folders. Aside from
being an annoyance, spam emails are not a
direct threat. However, many can contain
malware.