Safe Practices for Internet Usage

(Internet Safety…)

Darrin Goodman Web Systems Coordinator

Colorado State University Extension

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. -

Adapted from: Wikipedia: eHow: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_safety http://www.ehow.com/about_6577504_definition-internet-safety.html

Personal Protection From…

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Internet Predators Coffee-Shop-Data-Collectors “Script-Kiddies”

(what you might think of as “hackers”)

Viruses / Trojans / Ad-Ware Those who take advantage of children & teens

– Use “Social Engineering” to manipulate victim – Sexual Intentions – Murderous Intentions – Other Malicious Intent

Phishing Attempts

(Masquerading as a trustworthy entity while attempting to acquire sensitive information)

Scam Artists

– Email scams are meant to take your money – Scams on Craigslist that are using you to commit fraudulent activities

Coffee-Shop-Data-Collectors

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Most public wireless connections are NOT secure It’s easy to capture your data Don’t log into websites that reveal your sensitive credentials (email, bank account, etc.) Use onboard firewall software Lock your screen before leaving your seat Don’t store sensitive information on your computer Use an encrypted VPN (Virtual Private Network)

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.

http://www.interlinknetworks.com/whitepapers/Link_Layer_Security.htm

VPN – Virtual Private Network

• • • Protect your traffic by encrypting it.

http://myvpnreviews.com/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_network http://www.interlinknetworks.com/whitepapers/Link_Layer_Security.htm

Youth Online Safety

• It is clear, then, that the definition of “youth online safety” has broadened and become more complex in the past 10 years, as have the role of the online user and the inter-connected devices today’s user takes advantage of when consuming, socializing, producing, and connecting. In addition to cyberbullying, inappropriate content, and predation, other risks have emerged, including “sexting” and the risks related to geolocation technology in online applications and on mobile phones.

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Source: OSTWG Article, " Youth Safety on a Living Internet “ Online Safety and Technology Working Group (OSTWG)

Desired Outcomes

• • • • Physical Safety – freedom from physical harm Psychological Safety – freedom from cruelty, harassment, and exposure to potentially disturbing material Reputational and Legal Safety – freedom from unwanted social, academic, professional, and legal consequences that could affect users for a lifetime Identity, Property, and Community Safety – freedom from theft of identity & property

Statistics

• 75% of children and teens report sharing personal information about them and their families to complete strangers in chat rooms 1 • 93% of American teens (ages 12-to-17) use the Internet 2 • 73% of American teens use social network sites 2 • 75% of American teens own cell phones 2 • 4% of American teens have sent sexually suggestive images or videos of themselves via cell phone, and 15% have received such images from someone they know 2 • 43% of teens have been victims of cyberbullying 3

Sources are referenced in Resources slide near the end of this presentation

Avenues for Online Communication

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Avenues for online child

communication: blogs, chat rooms, irc, IM, Facebook, Facebook chat, MySpace, Orkut, email, Skype, Twitter, Identica, Craigslist, forums, text messages, etc….

Protection Methods for Youth

(& you!)

• • Educate your child about the dangers that exist on the Internet Studies show that: – Fear-based scare-tactics are not effective – Use the "norms" approach - suggest that [insert behavior here] is not a “norm” among youth's peers and that people who engage in such activity are abnormal and may need help

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Protection Methods for Youth

(& you!)

Educate you child about safe Internet practices Use strong passwords (including numbers, special characters, and combination of upper/lower case) Never give password to anyone Don't communicate online with people you don't know Enable & elevate privacy settings in Facebook Disable Facebook Chat Do not allow Skype calls from anyone who is not on your contact list Teach kids about responsible communication

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Protection Methods for Youth

(& you!)

Do not share specific information about yourself, such as family info, where you live, photos of yourself or your home, etc.

Use an alias for Web communications, not your real name / also use avatar that is different from your actual photo Don't say anything online to someone that you would not be willing to say directly to their face in person Don't open email attachments unless you know for certain what it is Be aware that actions have consequences - ex: nude photos, bad language, inappropriate conduct, etc. - could have legal impacts, embarrassment, or affect future job opportunities Inform you (the parent or another authority figure) if the child has experienced anything online that makes him/her feel creepy or uncomfortable

Protection Methods for Youth

(& you!)

• • • • • Use Internet Content Filters – Software that filters out unwanted websites, such as pornography – IP Addresses can be filtered using your router or your Web browser Place computer in living room or other "common" area within your home Regulate length of time child spends on Internet as well as determine a window of time for usage Request list of email and social networking sites being used and username/password for each account Perform random checks on your teenager's cell phone to view text messages sent/received

Passwords

• Strong Passwords: – Phrases, mixed case, special characters, and long: - 5db10mw! (Slow Down Buddy I’m On My Way!) - w@yD0wny0nd3r#% (Way Down Yonder #%)

Passwords

• Password Card: – http://www.passwordcard.org/en

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Content Filtering

Commercial Software for Content Filtering: – – – – – – – – – Cyber Patrol: http://www.cyberpatrol.com

CyberSitter: http://www.cybersitter.com

InternetSafety: http://www.internetsafety.com/safe-eyes-parental-control-software.php

ContentWatch: http://www.contentwatch.com

NetNanny: http://www.netnanny.com

(powered by ContentWatch - also works on mobile devices) Panda Internet Security: http://www.pandasecurity.com/security-promotion/usa/panda-internet-security PC TattleTale Parental Control: http://www.pctattletale.com

Aobo Porn Filter - Website Blocker: http://aobo.cc/aobo-porn-filter.html

Sentry Parental Controls: http://www.sentryparentalcontrols.com

Free Software for Content Filtering – OpenDNS - FamilyShield: http://www.opendns.com/familyshield – Parental Filter: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Lockdown/Parental-Filter.shtml

– K9 Web Protection: http://www1.k9webprotection.com

– ProCon Latte: http://procon.mozdev.org

( read interesting related article ) Content Filtering for Firefox – KidZui - a safe browser and online playground for kids 3-12 – FoxFilter Add-on for Firefox – Interesting article on using manual proxy configurations Filtering Content with IE's Content Advisor

Cyberbullying

What is it?

• • • Cyber Bullying occurs when people send or post mean or threatening text or pictures on the Internet. Examples: A kid could post stories about another kid online. They could show the website to all of their friends. When the victim goes back to school, he/she gets teased about something they don’t know about.

If a friend had your password, and you got into a fight, they could send mean emails to everyone in your address book. When your friends or family open the email, they would think that it came from you! They could feel very hurt and upset.

Source: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/01158/home.html

Cyberbullying

Possible warning signs of children being bullied or bullying other children

• • • • • • • Complaining that other children or a group of children do not like them.

Preoccupation with friendship concerns.

Poor self-esteem. Feeling they are not as good as others.

Not wanting to go to school or other activities.

Spending a great deal of time on the computer.

Being secretive about online activities.

Source: Internet Safety PowerPoint - A Parent's Guide to the Internet: http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/missing/i_safety/mediafiles/isafety_parents6.ppt

Cyberbullying

Dealing with Cyberbullying

• • • • • • Preserve evidence – this is crucial for identifying the bully and making a case.

Attempt to enlist assistance from the service provider.

If able to identify the bully, contact him or her and/or parents.

Use available blocking technology (i.e., block the user on IM, email and chat.) In serious cases, seek assistance from the police (i.e., threats of physical harm, unrelenting or unable to stop.) Source: Internet Safety PowerPoint - A Parent's Guide to the Internet: http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/missing/i_safety/mediafiles/isafety_parents6.ppt

Cyberbullying

Dealing with Cyberbullying

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Some links worth looking at:

http://wiki.ucalgary.ca/page/Cyberbullying http://www.stopcyberbullying.org

http://www.wiredsafety.org/ http://www.wiredsafety.org/fbprivacy/index.htm

“Sexting”

• • A recent study by the Pew Internet & American Life Project “found that 4% of cell owning teens ages 12-17 say they have sent sexually suggestive nude or nearly nude images or videos of themselves to someone else via text messaging.” Fifteen percent of young respondents “say they have received such images of someone they know via text message.” Source: OSTWG Article, "Youth Safety on a Living Internet"

“Sexting” - Consequences

• Photos sent to boy/girlfriend could potentially be distributed over school, especially after a breakup • One could suffer legal consequences after distributing nude photos of an underage minor – criminal charges – listed as registered sex offender • Criminal charges could result in... – permanent expulsion from school – loss of job opportunities (due to lack of education and/or sex offender job regulations & limitations) – can't reside near school areas

Example: http://www.themonitor.com/articles/palmview-38189-school-charge.html

Viruses / Trojans / Ad-Ware

• • • • • Internet Explorer uses Active-X controls for easy software installation – not safe Use Web Browser Alternatives: Firefox, Opera, Safari Use Virus Software: Symantec, McAffee, ClamWin, etc Regular Windows Updates (weekly) Don’t open email attachments unless you know for certain what they are

Viruses / Trojans / Ad-Ware

• • Software is available to CSU employees through ACNS: http://www.acns.colostate.edu/?page=downloads http://www.acns.colostate.edu/?page=downloads_sls_free

Download & Install Symantec AntiVirus using links above.

• Spybot Search & Destroy http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html

Thank You!

• • • Darrin Goodman email: [email protected]

phone: 970.491.2734

This presentation is located online at: http://www.ext.colostate.edu/staffres/presentations/socialmedia

References from Slide #10

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The Safe Surfin' Foundation OSTWG Article, "Youth Safety on a Living Internet" Internet Safety PowerPoint - A Parent's Guide to the Internet: http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/missing/i_safety/mediafiles/isafety_par ents6.ppt

Resources, Articles, Videos, & More

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Information About Internet Safety

Internet Safety – Keeping it Real: http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/01158/home.html

Dateline NBC Online Safety Kit: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15162866/ The Online Safety and Technology Working Group (OSTWG): http://www.ntia.doc.gov/advisory/onlinesafety OSTWG Article, "Youth Safety on a Living Internet: http://www.ntia.doc.gov/reports/2010/OSTWG_Final_Report_060410.pdf

Some guidelines for protection: http://www.ehow.com/how_4542712_protect-children-online-sexual-predators.html

Division of Criminal Justice Services - Internet Safety Presentations & Resources: http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/missing/i_safety/videos_presentations.htm

Internet Safety PowerPoint - A Parent's Guide to the Internet: http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/missing/i_safety/mediafiles/isafety_parents6.ppt

The Safe Surfin' Foundation: http://www.safesurfincentral.org

eHow.com - How to Protect Children From Online Sexual Predators: http://www.ehow.com/how_4542712_protect-children-online sexual-predators.html

Teaching Teenagers About The Danger of Internet Predators: http://parenting.families.com/blog/teaching-children-about-the-danger of-internet-predators Video: Tracking Teresa: http://www.netsmartz.org/stories/teresa.htm

Video: CBS News - Finding Internet Predators - The Alicia Kozakiewicz Story: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=3379194n Dateline NBC - To Catch A Predator: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10912603 Net Smartz: http://www.netsmartz.org/index.aspx

Net Smartz Teens: http://www.NSTeens.org

Kideos: http://www.kideos.com

Online Safety and Technology Working Group: http://www.ntia.doc.gov/advisory/onlinesafety Additional resources: http://www.ncjrs.gov/internetsafety/children.html