A Guide to Internet

Safety

Kavita Tandon
Sentia, The Global School
Internet Safety
This is a program that teaches students how to be safe when
using the Internet.
But there are also disadvantages of Internet
Disadvantages/Dangers of the Internet

 Social Networking

 Instant Messaging
and Chat Rooms
Cyber-Bullying
 Sharing Personal
Information
Dangers of the Internet

1.Social Networking Sites

 Social networking sites are dangerous.
Internet predators LOVE social networking
sites, as the children and teens are in a
position to disclose personal information.

 No child under 13 should have any social

networking accounts. It is illegal!
Dangers of the Internet

2. Instant Messaging / Chat Rooms

 Examples of Instant Messengers:
WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Skype,
Google+, Cell Phones, SnapChat

 Internet predators use instant messaging and chat rooms

for grooming victims because they are able to be
anonymous.
Dangers of the Internet
3. Cyber-Bullying
 Examples of Cyber-Bullying
- Spreading rumors or lies online (indirectly)
- Harassing or threatening (directly)
- Posting inappropriate pictures online

 Over half of adolescents have been bullied online. Only 1 in 10 tell their
parents.

 Cyber-bullying causes real mental distress and/or depression. Family life

suffers. School work suffers. Social life suffers. Cyber-bullying can and
does lead to suicide.
Dangers of the Internet
4. Sharing Personal Information
 Information that should not be shared
- Names (first or last), age, or gender
- Address (not even city or state)
- Phone or cell numbers, e-mail address
- School name, location, or mascot
- Friends’ or family members’ names
- Pictures
 Kids want to share this information because they want to be liked.
They want to find other kids like them on the internet.
 Kids think blogs and social sites are safe and that only their friends
are looking at their profiles. Internet predators LOVE social sites!
What is Internet Safety?

Internet safety or online safety is the security of people and their

information when using the Internet. Internet safety means
protecting your personal information while online. Details such as
your address, full name, telephone number, birth date and/or
social security number can potentially be used by on-line
criminals.
Personal Protection From…

Internet Predators
Coffee-Shop-Data-Collectors
Those who take advantage of children & teens
 Email scams are meant to take your money
 Viruses / Trojans / Ad-Ware
Coffee Shop Scenario

Typical unsecured wireless connection.

This is what you think that you are logging into…

Man In The Middle Attack

The Man-In-The-Middle grabs and/or modifies data that is

sent/received.
Keeping Information Safe
 Personal Information
Personal Information is any information that can identify you


Full name

Age/Date of Birth

Home Address

Telephone Number

Social Security Number

Name of your sport/club

 Name of School

 Address of School

 Where you hang out

 Parents/siblings names and ages

 Pictures of yourself

 Internet password
Personal Online Profile
Facebook, Instagram, twitter etc.
Talk to friends, maintain relationships, listen to music, meet new people, post pictures, keep a diary
Personal Online Profile
 DO NOT post your personal information online, especially your name,
school, address, or telephone number. Watch what information you share
indirectly – school mascot, friends’ information, etc.

 Plenty of people on the Internet want to steal your personal information,

either to harm your computer or you. Posting your personal information
online can make you a target and potential victim.

 This information should be kept private at all times.

What do I do?
The truth is you will never really know who you're conversing with

online. Always be careful!

If anyone asks you for your personal information, do not respond and

block them or erase them off of your list(s).

If you continue to get asked and/or are being harassed, report them to

the service you're using. Most people don't think it will help, but it

really does.

If things continue to get out of hand, then go straight to the parents.
  Once an image is placed on the
Photographs Internet, even if you delete it, the
picture will remain on the web
 Be cautious about posting photos
forever.
of yourself and others online.

 Choose your photos thoughtfully.

 Create an online reputation that

represents who you are but doesn't
 Anyone can use your photo in
embarrass you when your teacher,
bad ways or change the image
parents, or future employer finds
without your permission.
you on the Web.
Online Safety Tip
 Don’t post photos of yourself and others that allow people to
easily identify you

 Before you upload, think about how you would feel if your
parents, team coach, a college admissions counselor, or a
future employer saw the images
Online Safety Tip
 Only add someone as your “friend” if you know
and trust them in real life

 Don’t just accept anyone as a friend for fun- by

doing so, you are allowing a stranger access to
personal information in your profile

 Do regular searches on your name and e-mail

address to see what people find when they search
for you.
Screen name
 Choose a screen name that does NOT give away your name,
age, gender, and hometown

a) John14NY c) Main123
b) Gymnstgrl17 d) TerraVdn

 Just by looking at screen names A and B, a stranger can tell

whether you are a boy or girl, how old you are, and where you
live.

 However, screen names C and D don’t reveal any personal

information about the user.
Chatroom / IM
LOL TTYL A/S/L BRB G2G

• If someone online asks you for your personal information, do

not give it to them. Ignore them and block them.
• Even if they say they won’t tell anyone or you can trust them,
keep your information private.
• Don’t say anything in a chatroom/IM that you wouldn’t say in
public.
• Be honest. Don’t lie about
yourself, especially your age.
Meetings

NEVER agree to meet someone from online in person

• The person you are talking to may not be who they say they
are.
• It is very easy to lie about yourself when talking to someone
over the Internet.
Pictures
 If someone online asks you to email them a photo of
yourself, say NO.

 The person online may have bad intentions and can change
your picture or give it to other people without your
permission.
Pictures
 If someone online wants to send you pictures of themselves,
say NO.
 The person can send you viruses or inappropriate pictures.
 If you refuse and the person still sends you pictures,
immediately tell your parents or a responsible adult.
 Do NOT delete anything the person sent you.
Warning Signs
If someone online…
 Offers you gifts, toys, money
 Wants to meet you in person
 Wants to talk to you on the phone
 Wants you to send them a picture of yourself
 Wants to send you a picture of themselves
 Wants you to tell them personal information
 Asks you for your password
 Makes you feel uncomfortable
Say NO…and immediately notify an adult
Rules for Online Safety
1) Do not give out personal identifying information

2) Choose a screen name that does not give away your name,
age, gender, and hometown
3) Don’t say anything in a chatroom/IM that you wouldn’t say in
public
4) Never agree to get together with someone you meet online

5) Don’t accept photos from others or send photos of yourself

Rules for Online Safety
6) Think before you post pictures on the Internet
7) Use your privacy settings for your online profile

8) Don’t give out your password, even to friends

9) Don’t respond to any messages that are inappropriate,
threatening, or make you feel uncomfortable
10) Immediately inform your parents, teacher, or a responsible
adult if you think something is wrong or you receive
inappropriate messages/pictures