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    This document provides tips on staying safe online and discusses various internet threats. It recommends being mindful of what information is shared online and checking privacy policies. Various types of malware like viruses, worms, trojans, spyware and adware are described which can infect computers and steal data. Spam emails and phishing scams are also discussed as threats aimed at acquiring personal information. Proper security measures like antivirus software and strong passwords are advised.

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    This document provides tips on staying safe online and discusses various internet threats. It recommends being mindful of what information is shared online and checking privacy policies. Various types of malware like viruses, worms, trojans, spyware and adware are described which can infect computers and steal data. Spam emails and phishing scams are also discussed as threats aimed at acquiring personal information. Proper security measures like antivirus software and strong passwords are advised.

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    This document provides tips on staying safe online and discusses various internet threats. It recommends being mindful of what information is shared online and checking privacy policies. Various types of malware like viruses, worms, trojans, spyware and adware are described which can infect computers and steal data. Spam emails and phishing scams are also discussed as threats aimed at acquiring personal information. Proper security measures like antivirus software and strong passwords are advised.

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    Maria Filipina
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    ONLINE

    SAFETY AND
    SECURITY
    INTERNET as the Information
    Superhighway
    Anyone has access to this high way,
    can place information and can grab
    information. Any information, even
    those you set privately can be access
    in one way or another.
    • BE MINDFUL OF WHAT YOU SHARE ONLINE
    AND WHAT SITE YOU SHARE TO.
    • DO NOT JUST ACCEPT TERMS AND
    CONDITIONS; READ IT.
    • CHECK OUT THE PRIVACY POLICY PAGE OF THE
    WEBSITE TO LEARN HOW THE WEBSITE
    HANDLES THE INFORMATION YOU SHARED.
    • KNOW THE SECURITY FEATURES OF A SOCIAL
    NETWORKING SITE YOU USE. BY KEEPING
    YOUR PROFILE PRIVATE, SEARCH ENGINES
    WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SCAN YOUR PROFILE.
    • DO NOT SHARE YOUR PASSWORDS WITH
    ANYONE
    • AVOID LOGGING IN TO PUBLIC NETWORKS/
    WIFI. USE INCOGNITO.
    • DO NOT TALK TO STRANGERS WHETHER
    ONLINE OR FACE TO FACE.
    • NEVER POST ANYTHING ABOUT A FUTURE
    VACATION.
    • ADD FRIENDS YOU KNOW IN REAL LIFE.
    • AVOID VISITING UNTRUSTED WEBSITES.
    • INSTALL AND UPDATE AN ANTIVIRUS
    SOFTWARE ON YOUR COMPUTER.
    • IF YOU HAVE A WIFI AT HOME, MAKE IT A
    PRIVATE NETWORK BY ADDING A PASSWORD.
    • AVOID DOWNLOADING ANYTHING FROM
    UNTRUSTED WEBSITES.
    • BUY THE SOFTWARE; DO NOT USE PIRATED
    ONES.
    • DO NOT REPLY OR CLICK LINKS FROM
    SUSPICIOUS EMAILS.
    EXPLORE PRIVACY
    POLICIES
    Visit a social networking site and look
    for a site’s privacy policy. The link is
    typically found at the bottom of the page
    and oftentimes labeled only as
    “Privacy”. Write a summary on how the
    website handles both your private and
    public information.
    INTERNET
    THREATS
    1. MALWARE (Malicious Software)
    a. Virus
    a malicious program designed to
    replicate itself and transfer from one
    computer to another either through the
    internet and local networks or data storage
    like flash drives and CDs.
    b. Worm
    a malicious program that transfers
    from one computer to another by any type of
    means. Often, it uses a computer network to
    spread itself.
    c. Trojan
    a malicious program that is disguised
    as a useful program but once downloaded or
    installed, leaves your PC unprotected and
    allows hackers to get your information.
    *Rogue Security System- tricks the user into posting that
    it is a security software. Asks the users to pay for security
    improvement, but in reality, you’re not protected at all.
    d. Spyware
    a program that runs in the
    background without you knowing it (Spy). It
    is the ability to monitor what you are
    currently doing and typing.
    *Keyloggers- used to record the keystroke done by the
    users. Usually done to steal passwords or any other sensitive
    information types through keyboards.
    e. Adware
    a program designed to send you an
    advertisement, mostly as pop-ups.
    2. Spam
    - Unwanted email mostly from bots or
    advertisers. It can be used to send malware.
    3. Phishing
    - Its goal is to acquire sensitive personal
    information like passwords and credit card
    details.
    Phishing is done by sending you an email
    that will direct the user to visit a website and
    be asked to update his/ her username,
    password, credit card or personal
    information.
    * Pharming- a more complicated way of phishing
    where it exploits the DNS (Domain Name Service)
    System.

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