Personal Safety
What should not be given out on the internet?
Personal Information
What is a cyberbully?
Someone who threatens or insults you online
Who can you trust on the internet?
The safe answer: Nobody
Why is telling your parents everything important?
Then keep you safe and help you
Is your birthdate personal information?
Yes
Should you respond to a cyber bully?
You should never respond to a cyber bully
Why should you never open an unsecure website?
Unsecure websites can hold viruses
Is it acceptable to meet up with someone you met online?
Yes, with parental permission and supervision
Should you ever give a friend your password?
No
Is it acceptable to text a friend of a friend?
What is a computer virus?
A computer program that can damage your computer, leak personal information, or allow hackers access to your computer
What is piracy?
The illegal downloading of movies, songs, books, or any other copyright material
What are two things (other than your birthdate or password) you should never post?
Your address, explicit photos, or any other personal information
A threat of harm or revealing damaging personal information unless you do what the blackmailer asks
Why is it dangerous to download files from an unknown internet source?
The contents of the file are unknown and can contain viruses or other unwanted materials
What is a key part of talking in person that is lost over texting?
Tone of voice and body language
Why is sending explicit photos so dangerous?
It can be used for blackmail, body shaming, rumors, and more
What should be done if you are ever blackmailed?
Get a parent involved, and, if serious blackmail, the police
In a websites URL, what does the "s" in "https" stand for? An example of a URL is https://troop4045.org/
The "s" stands for secure. Check the URL to make sure a link is secure before opening the website
What is "copyright"?
The exclusive ownership of something (such as a book, song, or character) by a company. Example: Sony has copyrighted Spider-Man