Internet Safety

Visit the following website, https://www.gcflearnfree.org/internetsaftey, and read through the

following lessons about the internet. Once you have read through each of the lessons, answer
each of the following questions in a Word Document.

1. Define the following Internet Safety terms that pertain to computers and identity theft:
a) Phishing

b) Malware

c) Spam

d) Spyware

e) Virus

f) Firewall

2. Identify 4 easy tips that can help you stay safe online.

3. Identify and describe 5 tips for creating strong passwords.

4. What are some safety steps that allow you to browse the internet more safely?

5. What are the steps to take to avoid harmful content from the internet… like spam and
phishing?

6. What are the steps to take to avoid Malware?

7. Identify and describe 3 tips that should be followed when conducting online financial
transactions.

8. Explain why and how your activity is tracked when browsing the Internet.

9. What are COOKIES?

10. Identify and describe 3 things you should do when choosing which antivirus software
is right for you?

11. What is CACHE and why is it important to clear your cache on a regular basis?
12. Identify and describe 3 netiquette tips that should be followed when communicating
online.

13. What are some of the ways you should respond to cyber-harassment and cyber-
stalking?