Internet safety Vocab
Malware
A software that is designed to damage or disrupt a computer system or to steal information.
Avoiding Malware
Avoid downloading files and apps from unknown websites or untrusted Sources.
What is cyber bullying
Bulling that takes place over the digital devices
Ransomware
A type of malware that locks the user out of their device or encrypts their files demanding payment to restore their information.
Avoiding Ransomware
Don't be opening attachments or clicking on unknown links or suspicious sources.
How can you stop cyber bullying
Don't respond, sometimes bullies are looking for a reaction, block the bully, most social media platforms have options to block or report the user.
Catfishing
The act of creating a fake online identity to get people attention, often to fraudulent or harmful purposes.
Avoiding Catfishing
Some catfishers often to avoid face to face meeting or video calls.
What can happen if you don't do anything about it.
It can affect your mental health and feeling anxious, and also affect your self esteem.
Fraud
Avoiding Fraud
Some scammers try to rush you by saying some fake like, a limited time offer, or a fake emergency
How to address cyber bullying
Talk about it to some your trust and that can help you with this problem. Save the evidence, like screenshots or records of the incidents. Report the behavior.
Spyware
software that secretly collects information about a users activities without their consent.
Avoiding Spyware
Ignore suspicious pop ups that ask you to download software or claim your device is infected.
Whats an example of cyber bullying?
A student/someone is repeatedly sending threatening messages online, and making that other person feel unsafe and anxious.