Transcript THE INTERNET IS FOREVER Part I: Making Good Online Choices Learn How to Keep Yourself Safe and Keep your Private Information, Private.

THE INTERNET IS FOREVER
Part I: Making Good Online Choices
Learn How to Keep Yourself Safe and
Keep your Private Information, Private.
THE INTERNET IS A USEFUL TOOL
• What kinds of information and websites can be
found on the internet?
– Research information which can be used for things like
school projects.
– Games, which can be fun.
– Social Media Websites (these are websites like
Facebook where you can interact with other people).
– Shopping online (with your parent’s help and
permission of course).
– Numerous other pieces of information and resources.
ACCURACY OF INFORMATION
• Is all the information you find online accurate?
– No.
– Some information may be false, purposefully misleading or
incorrect by mistake.
• How do you know if the information is accurate?
– You have to find out if the information is from a trusted
source.
– Trusted sources can be government entities (whose
websites usually end in .gov), special interest groups,
research institutes, specialists, accredited news sources
and others.
– Ask yourself if you would trust the information given by
the people posting or writing the information.
INTERNET INTERACTIONS
• There are numerous ways to interact with
other people on the internet.
• What are some of the ways you interact with
people the most?
– Social Media.
– Email.
– Games.
– Others?
STRANGERS ON THE INTERNET
• How might you come across people you don’t
know when on the internet?
• What is a “Stranger” on the internet?
• People you don’t know that you come across
when online can be dangerous. Why?
WHAT IF I DO COMMUNICATE WITH
SOMEONE I DON’T KNOW ON THE
INTERNET?
• Do not give out personal information.
– What are some examples of personal information?
• Why shouldn’t you share personal information
with people online?
• These same guidelines apply to groups,
companies, or other unknown entities.
ONLINE COMMUNICATION:
SCREEN NAMES AND GAMER TAGS
• Each group should come up with 3-4 screen
names or gamer tags that the group thinks is
appropriate with reasons why.
• Write down your choices.
• Each group needs to choose 1 name or tag to
share with the class.
• As a class, discuss the positive and negative
points about each name.
WHAT MAKES A GOOD SCREEN NAME
OR GAMER TAG?
• It does not include any personal information,
such as your name.
• It is general in nature, but easy for you to
remember.
PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION:
PASSWORDS
• Passwords should be hard to guess, but easy to
remember.
• It is best not to use the same password for
multiple accounts.
– Otherwise, someone that guesses your password for
one account would have access to all of the accounts.
• It is a bad idea to share passwords with anyone –
even your best friend.
• Remember, passwords aren’t just for accounts,
you can have a password on your cell phone and
computer too.
AVOID GIVING PEOPLE TOO MUCH
INFORMATION ONLINE
• Websites sometimes try to trick you into giving
them information.
– It is possible for someone to create a website that
looks like one you know, when it really is a different
website looking for your information.
– Once they have your information, they might pretend
to be you, or share that information with others.
Some websites even sell your information to others.
• Always be careful and be aware of what website
or organization wants information from you.
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU CLICK ON!
POP-UP ADVERTISEMENTS AND YOUR
INFORMATION
• Have you ever gotten a pop-up asking you to
register for a contest? Maybe it asked you to
fill out forms in exchange for a prize or a
game?
– This is another way that websites try to trick you
into giving out your personal information.
• Do not give out your personal information to
participate in a game or enter a contest.
IDENTITY THEFT
• Criminals can use your personal information to
steal your identity. While pretending to be you,
the criminals might empty your bank accounts,
buy items on your credit card accounts, or even
open new accounts in your name to use.
• Identity thieves might live and work under your
name. Occasionally identity thieves commit
serious crimes. It becomes your responsibility to
prove that it wasn’t you.
• Remember to protect others’ information as well.
Someone might steal the identities of your
friends and family if you share their information.
CONSEQUENCES:
• You place yourself, your family, and your friends in danger when you share
your address or other personal information online.
• Coaches, high schools, colleges, and employers can look at the information
you post and decide that you should not be on the team, or that you
should not receive a scholarship or job. Remember- the internet is
forever!
• Hacking: Your accounts can be hacked if you do not have secure
usernames and passwords. Celebrities accounts have been hacked due to
bad passwords
• Identity Theft: You could lose your savings. It can take years and thousands
of dollars to clear your good name. In the meantime, your credit history
can be destroyed; you could be denied for student loans, car loans,
insurance, and even jobs.
• Remember that there are consequences when you share (or use)
information about others as well. If you steal someone else’s identity, you
will face criminal charges and fines. You will need to satisfy the debt and
pay for the cost of clearing your victim’s credit. Even after paying these
costs, you can still face jail time for the crime. Keep everyone safe and
secure by keeping information private.