Digital safety[1]

Sheena UnangstNani Paulino

Gemma DoculanFrankie Perez

Objectives

By the end of this presentation, MAT students will be able to• Define what is digital safety with 90% accuracy. • Identify the different types of digital tech tools affected by

online threats with 85% accuracy.• Describe the different types of online threats with 85%

accuracy.• List safety tips for using the internet with 90% accuracy.• Explain a variety of online software tools that deter online

threats with 90% accuracy.    

What is Digital or Online Safety?

Digital or online safety is a term used to describe the act of being aware of on-line threats and taking the necessary steps to avoiding those threats.

Examples of Digital Tools/ Materials

 Tangible Tools:    -Cell phones    -Digital cameras    -Technology for young people-PSP, Nintendo DS, etc.  Intangible Tools:- Internet (used for RPGs, social networking, online banking transactions)

General Statistics

• Total of 1.3 million consumer complaints regarding a breach of online safety.

• Of this number 54% were fraud complaints. • 21% were identity theft complaints • 25% were other complaints 

      Aspen Publishers, Inc. (June 2010) 

Statistics

Online Threats to Tweens:  • 12% of tweens (56% of teens) receive requests for personal

information • 10% of tweens (54% of teens) frequently have private

conversations with online strangers through instant messaging • 5% of tweens (42% of teens) said they have posted personal

information online • 4% of tweens (30% of teens) reported that they have talked with a

cyber stranger about meeting in person • 16% of tweens and teens discovered that someone online was an

adult pretending to be much younger

Online Threats

 Malware• Viruses• Worms• Macro-viruses

        Get Safe Online (2010)

 Privacy• Spyware• Wifi Eavesdropping• Highjacking/physical theft• Phishing

Online Threats

 Finances• Fruad• Identify Theft• Spam email

       Get Safe Online (2010)

Family• Identify Theft• Spam email• Cyberstalking• Sexual Predators

Precautionary Actions

"Vigilence is still the best defense"  Online threats are usually:•  Done to make money•  Random victims•  Use less protection or are unprotected

Identifying at-risk children

Your child may be at risk if he/she: • spends a large amount of time online, especially at night.• has pornography on your child's computer.• is receiving or making phone calls to numbers you do not recognize.• receives mail, gifts, or packages from someone you don't know.• turns the computer off or switches the screen when you come into

the room.• is withdrawn from the rest of the family.• is using an online account from someone else.

   Federal Bureau of Investigation, Cyber Division, (2010).

How to help victimsIf your child was a victim of an online threat: • Communicate to your child the dangers and consequences of online

socializing.• Report the situation to your online service provider, your legislature,

or a law enforcement officer.• Educate yourself about parental controls, protection tools and

software available to create a safe computer.• Install protection tools and software into your child's computer, and

monitor on a timely basis.• Regularly communicate with your child, and create rules and limits

for using the computer.  Federal Bureau of Investigation, Cyber Division, (2010).

Digital Tools Safety Tips: For Tangible Products

• Use common sense - Do not leave cameras, computers or handheld consoles unattended.

• Put a password on your computer and cellphone• Do not write your password on your planner or a piece of

paper and leave it in your wallet. Use secure programs like google docs.

Internet Safety for Adware, Spyware and Computer Viruses

 • Don't open email attachments from people you don't know.• Avoid downloading free software online unless you're certain

it's from a reputable company. Many free programs are merely a device for delivering adware and spyware.

• Install virus protection software and      firewall. Check for updates regularly. 

Internet Safety: From Logging On to Logging Off

 Going Online• Create different profiles on an internet-connected

computer to protect personal information for each user.• Choose secure passwords that are a combination of of

letters and numbers, and do not share passwords with unauthorized users.

• Avoid using the same password for multiple accounts.

  Surfing the Internet • Only visit reputable Web sites rather than personal

pages from unknown individuals.• Use only one credit card for online shopping to avoid

exposing multiple cards to fraud or theft. • Monitor children’s Internet usage including the sites they

visit and how long they are online

Internet Safety: From Logging On to Logging Off

Email, Chatting and Messaging • Report and delete any spam messages. • Avoid e-mail scams that ask for money, credit card

information or other personal details. • Do not give out e-mail addresses indiscriminately. • Do not open e-mails with unexpected attachments or from

unknown senders. • Choose an anonymous username if possible to avoid

identifying details such as age, school, gender or location.

Internet Safety: From Logging On to Logging Off

Email, Chatting and Messaging (Continued)• Observe proper online etiquette when chatting and

report offensive behavior to chat moderators or other authority figures.

• Do not send pictures to unknown individuals. • Properly log off accounts when using a public or shared

computer to avoid unintentionally giving another person access.

• Never agree to meet anyone in person whom you’ve only met online.

Internet Safety: From Logging On to Logging Off

Downloads • Only download from reputable, authorized sites. • Run a virus inspection program prior to installing or using

any downloaded files. • Limit the amount of downloads to minimize potential risks.

Internet Safety: From Logging On to Logging Off

Social-Network Sites and RPG's• Choose a username without identifying details. • Limit personal information in a profile and avoid too many

details that can help someone uncover an identity. • Opt to keep a profile or other personal information private if

possible. • Report offensive behavior and vandalism to the appropriate

authorities. • Do not put a personal Web address in an e-mail signature

that may be forwarded to many people.

Tools for Protection

*Protection against adware and spyware  1. Make sure your firewall is on     -A firewall in a computer denies or permits the passage of       information from the internet based on a set of rules or       criteria 2. Be careful where you visit and download     -unscrupulous programs come from unscrupulous sites 3. Read the EULA    -It's a legal agreement your making with the software vendor.  By not reading       it you may be unwittingly agreeing to install spyware and adware 4. Protect your system    -make sure your antivirus program blocks spyware and adware

Tools for Protection*Anti-virus software tools    -Symantec    -Mcafee    -Shield     -A.V.G. These programs primarily do two things: 1. Examine files to look for known virus by means of a virus dictionary 2. Identify suspicious behavior from any computer program which might indicate infection. 

Sites that Help

*Internet websites that guide safe browsing:http://www.commonsense.com/internet-safety-tips/tips-for-kids.phphttp://www.cyberangels.org/http://www.fbi.gov/kids/k5th/safety2.htmhttp://www.nsteens.org*Web based game that teaches how to be safe:http://www.att.com/Common/images/safety/game.html 

References

1. Banking on Online Safety. Teller Vision, (1394), 2-3. Retrieved from Business Source             Premier database.

2. Federal Bureau of Investigation. (N.D.). A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety. FBI Publications. <http://www.fbi.gov/publications/pguide/pguidee.htm>Retrieved from the Web June 19, 2010.

3. Federal Trade Commission. (2000). How to Protect Your Child's Privacy Online: A Teacher's Guide. FTC.<http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/tech/tec10.pdf>Retrieved from the Web June 19, 2010. 

4. Internet Safety Facts <http://safety.lovetoknow.com/Category:Internet_Safety_Facts4> Aspen Publishers, Inc. (June 2010).  

5. Microsoft. (2006, October 23). What is a computer virus?  Retrieved from http://www.microsoft.com/nz/protect/computer/basics/virus.mspx 

6. Norton from Symantec. (2007, February 19). Internet Safety and Your Tween. Retrieved from http ://www.symantec.com/norton/library/familyresource/article.js?paid=pr_internetsafety_and_your_tween. 

7. N.A. (May 23, 2008). How to Avoid Trouble Online.Happy Trails Computer Club. <http://cybercoyote.org/security/vigilance.shtml>Retrieved from the Web June 19, 2010

8. N.A. (2010). Overview of the Different Threats. Get Safe Online. <http://www.getsafeonline.org/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=1168>Retrieved from the web June 19, 2010.