Module 4 - Online Safety, Security, Ethics, AND Etiquette PDF

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LIVING IN THE IT ERAOnline Safety, Security, Ethics, And Etiquette Type of InformationRisk1. First name There is a risk sharing your first name. Chances are, a “hacker” may already know plenty of stuff about you even if you give out your first name 2. Last name If sharing your first is a small risk,...

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LIVING IN THE IT ERA Online Safety, Security, Ethics, And Etiquette Type of Information 1. First name

2. Last name

3. Middle name

4. Current and previous schools 5. Your cellphone number 6. The name of your mother and father 7. The name of your siblings 8. Your address

9. Your home phone number

10. Your birthday

Risk There is a risk sharing your first name. Chances are, a “hacker” may already know plenty of stuff about you even if you give out your first name If sharing your first is a small risk, having both your first and last name is more risky. You will be vulnerable to being searched for using search engines, which include image search. Matching a name with a face is a modus to several cybercrimes like “Identity Theft” Sharing your middle name alone is probably not the most risky of these shared information, but sharing your full name would be. Most people who steal identities study their subject. They can use this information for verification purposes. Your cellphone number should never be posted over the Internet. The Internet is a public place. Risky, yet not as risky as posting their full names, especially your mother’s maiden name. Disclosing this is a huge risk. Strangers may pretend or use their identity to dupe you. Giving the Internet your number is one thing; giving them your address is a whole other level. It will be much easier for criminals to find you. This shared information is more risky than sharing your personal phone number. Scams usually use this information to deceive you, one of which is when stranger pretends to know your parents or pretends to be you. Letting people know your birthday is probably a must if you want to get as many gifts as possible. Not having it in profile makes you vulnerable to identity theft.

The Internet is defined as the “Information Superhighway.”

Netiquette The term “netiquette” is a coined or portmanteau term of network and etiquette.

A netiquette is a set of ideal rules and conduct that a netizen should observe in communicating and/or publishing information and materials over the World Wide Web and in ICT in general. Tips to Stay Safe Online   

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Be mindful of what you share online and what site you share it to. Do not just accept terms and conditions; read it. Check out the privacy policy page of a website to learn how the website handles the information you share. Know the security features of the social networking site you use. By keeping your profile private, search engines will not be able to scan your profile Do not share your password with anyone. Avoid logging in to public networks/Wi-Fi. Browsing in “incognito (or private) mode,” a feature of the browser, will not protect you from hackers. Do not talk to strangers whether online or face-toface. Never post anything about a future vacation. It is similar to posting, “Rob my house at this date.” Add friends you know in real life. Avoid using untrusted websites. Install and update an antivirus software on your computer. Use only one anti-virus software to avoid conflicts. If you have a Wi-Fi at home, make it private network by adding a password. Avoid downloading anything from untrusted websites. You are most vulnerable in peer-to-peer downloads (torrents) as the download is most likely not monitored by the site owner. Buy the software; do not use pirated ones. Do not reply or click links from suspicious emails.

Internet Threats 1. MALWARE - stands for malicious software. a. Virus – a malicious program designed to replicate itself and transfer 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. For example, the ILOVEYOU worm (Love Bug Worm) created by a Filipino. 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 Software – tricks the user into posing that it is a security software. It asks the user

to pay to improve his/her security but in reality, they are not protected at all. d. Spyware – a program that runs in the background without you knowing it (thus called “spy”). It has the ability to monitor what you are currently doing and typing through keylogging. *Keyloggers – used to record the keystroke done by the user. This is done to steal their password or any other sensitive information. It can record email, messages, or any information you type using your keyboard. e. Adware – a program designed to send you advertisements, mostly as pop-ups.

If you create something – an idea, an invention, a form of literary work, or a research, you have the right as to how it should be used by others. This is called Intellectual Property. In other words, the copyright law includes your rights over your work, and anyone who uses it without your consent is punishable by the law. Tips that could help avoid copyright infringement: 1. UNDERSTAND – express something using your own words. You should give credit to the source. 2. BE RESPONSIBLE – know if something has copyright. 3. BE CREATIVE – add your own creative genius. 4. KNOW THE LAW Online Research

2. SPAM – unwanted email mostly from bots or advertisements. It can be used to send malware. 3. PHISHING – its goal is to acquire sensitive personal information like passwords and credit card details. This 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. Phishing -

the illegal act of sending emails or messages that appear to come from authentic sources, but really come from spammers. Phishers often try to get people to send them their personal information, everything from account numbers to passwords.

Protecting Reputations Online 1. Before you post something on the web, ask these questions to yourself: Would you want your parents or grandparents to see it? Would you want your future boss to see it? Once you post something on the web, you have no control of who sees your posts. 2. Your friends depend on you to protect their reputation online. Talk to your friends about this serious responsibility. 3. Set your post to “private.” In this way, search engines will not be able to scan that post. 4. Avoid using names. Names are easy for search engines to scan. 5. If you feel that a post can affect you or other’s reputation, ask the one who posted it to pull it down or report as inappropriate. Copyright Infringement

Tips on conducting online research 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Have a question in mind. Narrow it down. Advanced search. Look for credible source. Give credit.

To properly cite a reference, you may use the format below: Name of the person or organization (the author of the information). Title of the home page in italics (title is shown in title bar but is sometimes missing or unrelated). URL. Date last seen. Examples: Lapiz, Adrian Harold L. “Oleander’s Fun Facts about Bananas.” http://oleader.penz.com/random/bananalove.htm. Viewed on September 7, 2015. “Accounting: What you should know.” Jargon Online Network. http://www.jargononline.com/accounting101.html. Viewed on April 12, 2015.

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Find the Hidden calculator – a gray, calculator-like tool pops up as the search result. Definitions and more – simply add the word “define” before a search term. Age-Appropriate Results – Google SafeSearch and YouTube’s Safety Mode. Time-Zone Challenged – “time” and a city’s name into the search bar. The Perfect Search – URL of the website followed by your query. Photo Magic – upload any photo to Google Images and hit “search.” Just for Fun http://www.google.com/doodles#archives http://www.google.com/#q=do+a+barrel+roll...