Title: Sharks and Mean Surfers
Objectives: While most of us hop online to look up driving directions,
find a recipe, send an e-mail or conduct research, there are a few
people who log on with malicious intent. Learners in this lesson will
work through steps on how to avoid viruses and deter hackers. Don't
be afraid - be prepared!
Pre-Requisite Knowledge:
Familiarity with the Internet and basic keyboarding skills.
Materials Needed:
Computer with Internet access (preferably high speed).
Process:
View the skill videos located on the next page. Upon completion of the
video, continue working through the lesson.
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Virus Protection and Prevention [6:51]
Hackers and Firewalls [6:05]
Learn about Security and Ethics in a Digital World.
1. To view these videos click
Virus Protection and Prevention / Hackers and Firewalls
(Key points from the video are available here for printing
http://www.kidzonline.org/teachit/se/Virus.htm)
Pause the
video at any
time to take
notes, or to
take a
break.
(Key points from the video are available here for printing
Watch the
http://www.kidzonline.org/teachit/se/hackersandFirewalls.htm) video once,
then watch
it again and
take note of
important
details.
TIP:
Preview
questions in
Assessment
before
watching
the video.
Enjoy!
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Using the content from the video and web sites in Resources, create a
Virus and Hacker Prevention info sheet for staff and students at your
school.
(If you are working through all of the lessons in this series, you will
add this handout to your Technology Handbook.)
Include the following content in your summary...
1) Explain the potential hazards of computer viruses.
2) Provide specific preventative measures for combating viruses and
hackers.
3) Describe firewalls in your own words.
4) Explain the annoyance of virus hoaxes.
Your "handout" can be a brochure, poster, or webpage if you wish.
Be creative and informative. Add images.
Include any additional information about viruses and hackers that you
deem important.
Share this vital
information with other
staff at your school!
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The following web sites can be used as reference during and after this
lesson.
Beginners Guide to Computer Security
http://www.staysafeonline.info/appendix_c.adp
Hackers: Outlaws and Angels
http://tlc.discovery.com/convergence/hackers/hackers.html
Protect your PC
http://www.microsoft.com/security/home/
Top 10 Cyber Security Tips
http://www.cybersmart.org/for/top_ten.asp
Internet Safety (Hacking and Viruses)
http://www.safecanada.ca/topic_e.asp?category=3&ACTIVE=NO
Federal Trade Commission – Kidz Privacy
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/kidzprivacy/teachers.htm
Media-Awareness (amazing award-winning media literacy
organization)
http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/teachers/index.cfm
Internet Safety
http://www.oswego.org/staff/cchamber/internet/safety.htm
Security Fundamentals
http://www.staysafeonline.info/enroll.adp
McAfee
http://www.mcafee.com
Symantec
http://www.symantec.com
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Answer the following questions to the best of your ability.
Refer to the NNKOL videos or the web sites in Resources if you need
help.
1. What are some steps you can take to protect your computer from
viruses?
2. How are computer viruses spread?
3. What is a virus definition? Why are these important?
4. What steps should you take if you think you have a virus?
5. What is a virus hoax?
6. List 3 things you can do to protect your computer. (Tip - they were
listed in the NNKOL Firewall video)
7. Is a wireless network secure? Explain.
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