Netiquette and Online Safety Lesson 2

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What is one of the main responsibilities when sharing information online?

  • To ignore Internet threats
  • To avoid using social networking sites
  • To consider your and others' safety (correct)
  • To share as much personal information as possible

Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?

  • Worm
  • Spyware
  • Virus
  • Phishing (correct)

What is the purpose of phishing?

  • To create advertisements for social media
  • To send advertisements to potential customers
  • To acquire sensitive personal information (correct)
  • To encrypt data for security

Why should you set your post to 'private'?

<p>To restrict visibility from search engines (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if a post could negatively affect someone's reputation?

<p>Report it as inappropriate or ask to remove it (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can sharing names affect online safety?

<p>Names are easily scanned by search engines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential danger of sharing information online?

<p>Inadvertently revealing personal information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of unwanted email is commonly associated with spam?

<p>Malware distribution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a recommended way to protect your online reputation?

<p>Think carefully before posting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about online security?

<p>Awareness of Internet threats is essential (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Rules of Netiquette

  • Online interactions require consideration of personal and others' safety.
  • Important to be mindful of the potential impact on one’s and others’ reputations while online.

Internet Threats

  • Malware: Malicious software, including viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, and adware.
  • Spam: Unwanted emails, generally from bots or advertisers, often used to spread malware.
  • Phishing: Attempts to acquire sensitive information, such as passwords and credit card details, by deceitful means.

Online Safety and Security

  • The Internet is a powerful tool for business promotion, building relationships, and entertainment, but it also poses significant dangers.
  • Important to be aware of and avoid online dangers to protect oneself and others.

Responsible Online Behavior

  • Think carefully before posting online; consider whether you would be comfortable with family or a potential employer viewing your post.
  • Protect your friends' reputations; communicate the importance of their online presence.
  • Use privacy settings for posts to limit visibility and protect personal information.
  • Avoid using identifiable names to further enhance online safety.
  • If a post is damaging to your or others' reputations, request its removal or report it as inappropriate.

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