Online safety and security

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Learning about cyber threats, phishing scams, and how to protect oneself from online identity theft and fraud.

Password management: Creating strong passwords for online accounts, using password managers, and avoiding password reuse.
Phishing: Recognizing and avoiding fraudulent emails and websites that attempt to steal personal and financial information.
Social media safety: Understanding privacy settings, avoiding sharing personal information, and dealing with cyberbullying.
Malware: Identifying and avoiding malicious software that can harm computers and steal personal information.
Identity theft: Understanding how identity theft occurs, how to protect against it, and what to do if it happens.
Online scams: Recognizing common types of scams, such as lottery scams and fake tech support, and avoiding them.
Online shopping safety: Safely purchasing products online, including checking for secure payment methods and avoiding fake e-commerce sites.
Wi-Fi/network security: Understanding how to protect wireless networks and choose secure Wi-Fi connections.
Mobile device security: Protecting smartphones and tablets from hackers and malware, such as using strong passcodes and installing antivirus software.
Online harassment: Understanding what constitutes online harassment, how to protect against it, and what recourse is available if it occurs.
Safe browsing: Avoiding malicious websites and downloading safe files from reputable sources.
Online privacy: Understanding privacy policies, opting out of targeted advertising, and using ad-blockers.
Cybersecurity careers: Learning about the cybersecurity field and potential career paths.
Internet etiquette: Understanding online etiquette, such as avoiding trolling and cyberbullying, and being respectful in online interactions.
Cybersecurity laws: Understanding how the law applies to cybercrimes, such as hacking and identity theft.
Password security: Protecting online accounts with secure passwords that are difficult to guess or crack.
Data encryption: Using encryption technologies to secure sensitive data like credit card numbers or personal details.
Firewall protection: Setting up firewalls to block unauthorized access to your computer or network.
Anti-virus software: Installing anti-virus software to prevent malware, viruses and other online threats.
Child safety: Ensuring children are protected from online threats, cyber predators, cyberbullying, and other risks when using the internet.
Social networking safety: Being aware of the risks associated with social media sites, and taking measures to protect personal information and privacy while using these sites.
Mobile device security: Protecting mobile devices with data encryption, anti-virus software and other security measures to prevent theft or loss.
Identity theft protection: Taking steps to prevent identity theft and fraud by monitoring bank accounts and credit reports and being aware of phishing scams.
Online shopping: Protecting yourself from fraud during online shopping by using secure payment methods and reputable retailers.
Safe browsing: Being aware of safe browsing practices and avoiding suspicious or unsecured websites that may contain malware or viruses.
Email safety: Being cautious of spam and phishing emails that could compromise sensitive data.
Wireless network security: Protecting wireless networks from unauthorized access, malware, or viruses.
Cloud security: Protecting data stored in cloud services from unauthorized access, data breaches, or cyber attacks.
Two-factor authentication: An extra layer of security to protect online accounts that require both a password and a secondary, unique code to be entered.
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) security: Ensuring secure usage of personal devices in the workplace, how to encrypt sensitive work data, and how to avoid unauthorized access.
Cybersecurity awareness training: Educating individuals on how to recognize and respond to cybersecurity threats in a business environment.
- "Internet safety, also known as online safety, cyber safety and electronic safety (e-safety), is the act of maximizing a user's awareness of personal safety and security risks to private information and property associated with using the Internet, and the self-protection from computer crime."
- "Governments, organizations, and internets have expressed concerns about the safety of children and teenagers and the elderly using the Internet."
- "Over 45% have announced they have endured some sort of cyber-harassment."
- "Safer Internet Day is celebrated worldwide in February to raise awareness about internet safety."
- "Government agency Serious Organized Crime Agency (SOCA) sponsors the Get Safe Online campaign in the UK."
- "Major Internet companies such as Microsoft and eBay" support the Get Safe Online campaign.
- "Internet safety, also known as online safety, cyber safety and electronic safety (e-safety)."
- "Internet safety aims to protect personal safety and security risks to private information and property associated with using the Internet."
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- "Governments, organizations, and internets have expressed concerns about the safety of children and teenagers and the elderly using the Internet."
- "Personal safety and security risks to private information and property associated with using the Internet, and the self-protection from computer crime."
- "Online safety, cyber safety and electronic safety (e-safety)."
- "Over 45% have announced they have endured some sort of cyber-harassment."
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