INTERNET SAFETY
What age group struggles the most with internet safety?
Ages 14-24
Children and young adults
Is it smart to block a stranger right away if you don't feel comfortable?
Yes
What are 2 location sharing risks?
1. Stalking
2. Threats
Why is internet safety important?
Prevents scams/threats, reduces cyberbullying, protects personal information
How old was Amada Todd before she committed suicide?
What is one strategy scammers use to make you pay?
Pressure - Amazing deals
Guilt-tripping and Sympathy
Asking for personal information
What are 2 ways to have a healthier lifestyle?
1. Create strong passwords
2. Reduce screentime
What is one safety organization you could go to if you feel uncomfortable on the internet?
-Right to be
-Safecity
-The crisis centre
-ESafety
What's one long-term effect of having no internet safety?
-Mental health issues
-Physical health problems
As child grows older, why is it more dangerous for them to go online alone?
Parental supervision decreases and they gain more access to games and websites and talking to strangers alone
What is the first step of reporting a scam/threat, online abuse, or harmful content?
1. Have evidence/screenshots of profiles, dates, names, and threats
What is one way to know if a website is fake?
If the spelling or formatting is wrong