Internet Safety
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Risks for Internet Users
The three Cs:
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Inappropriate or unwanted contact
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Inappropriate or inaccurate content
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Deceptive or fraudulent commerce
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How Online Scammers Find Their
Victims
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Phishing
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Spam
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Malware
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Malicious (phony, or “spoofed”) websites
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Unsecure transactions
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Social networking
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Activity: How to Spot a Phishing
eMail
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Read the email message and the site text below it.
Circle any “red flags” - things that make you think the
message could be phishing and the website could be
phony.
Be prepared to explain your choices.
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Protecting Your Computer & Data
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Use a firewall
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Install antivirus software
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Install antispyware
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Use a spam filter
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Perform timely updates
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Create strong passwords
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Secure your wireless network
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Stick with trusted sources
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Beware of older computers’ security limitations
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Avoiding Online Marketing
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Guard your information
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Be wary of contests and “special” offers
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Read site’s privacy policy
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Use an alternate email address
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Manage your cookies
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Don’t engage
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Teach kids to be careful
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Fast Facts
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Billions of fraudulent emails are sent every day.
In some months, there have been close to 50,000
active phishing websites.
Phishing leads to estimated losses of several
hundred million dollars a year.
Most phishing sites are active for only about 20
hours.
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Activity: 12 Tips and Tools for
Online Safety
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Write the letter of the word or phrase from the
list at the bottom of the page that best completes
each sentence.
Be prepared to explain your choices.
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Protecting Your Kids Online
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Discuss risks
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Set clear rules
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Monitor online activities
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Read kids’ favorite blogs
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“Friend” your kids on social networking sites
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Discuss what to share, what not to share
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Forbid meeting without a guardian
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Forbid, report bullying or predatory behavior
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Encourage openness
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Activity: Case Studies
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Break into four smaller groups.
Read the case study assigned to your group and
write down specific recommendations in response
to the question at the end of the case study.
Choose a spokesperson to read the case study
and recommendations aloud. Be prepared to
explain your advice.
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Resources
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OnGuardOnline.gov
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PrivacyRights.org
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FOSI.org (Family Online Safety Institute)
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CyberTipline.com
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SafeKids.com & SafeTeens.com
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ConnectSafely.org
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www.FEMA.gov/kids/on_safety.htm
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AnnualCreditReport.com
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