Online Safety and Netiquette Quiz

Online Safety, Security, Ethics, and Etiquette

• The internet is a powerful tool for business, friendship, and entertainment.
• However, it also presents dangers if users aren't careful.
• Online safety involves protecting yourself from risks like cyberbullying, phishing, scams, and harmful content.
• It includes using strong passwords, avoiding suspicious links, and being mindful of shared personal information.

Netiquette

• Netiquette is a set of rules for respectful and appropriate online communication.
• It's like online etiquette.

Internet Threats

• Internet threats encompass various dangers and risks that compromise online safety, security, and privacy.
• These threats can target individuals, businesses, or systems, resulting in data breaches, financial loss, or identity theft.
• Examples include malware, viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, adware, ransomware, spam, and phishing.

Malware

• Malware is any program or file designed to harm a computer user.
• Specific types include viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, adware, and ransomware.

Types of Malware

• Virus: A malware that replicates itself and transfers from one computer to another. Examples include Agent Smith.
• Worm: A malware that transfers from one computer to another. Examples include the ILOVEYOU worm.
• Trojan: A malware that disguises as a useful program, downloads, or installs leaving the PC unprotected and allowing hackers to access your information. Example: Triada on Android devices.
• Spyware: A program that runs in the background without user knowledge, monitoring user activities and typing, often through keylogging. Keylogger is a type of spyware.
• Adware: A program that displays advertisements, often as pop-ups, can slow down devices and track user activity. Example: Fireball.
• Ransomware: Malicious software that can encrypt or block access to a victim's data unless a ransom is paid. Example: Slocker.
• Spam: Unwanted emails mostly from bots or advertisers, sometimes used to distribute malware.
• Phishing: Attempts to acquire sensitive personal information like passwords and credit card details by sending fake emails or websites.

Copyright Infringement

• This is the use of copyrighted works without permission.
• It involves protecting works and obtaining permission before using copyrighted material.
• Tips to avoid copyright infringement include assuming all works are copyrighted, avoiding copying or altering without permission, reviewing and retaining licensing agreements, considering buying content, and crediting original authors.

Protecting Online Reputations

• Before posting online, consider if parents, grandparents, or future employers might see it.
• If a post is harmful, it can be reported as inappropriate, or asked to be removed.

Online Safety Tips

• Be mindful of what you share, avoiding giving personal information, and being careful about the sites you share information on.
• Understanding security features of used online sites can be helpful in protecting privacy.
• Avoid sharing passwords or logging into risky Wi-Fi. Never talk to strangers online or in person. Avoid discussing future trips or plans. Add friends in real life, rather than only online. Be wary of untrusted websites.
• It is important to have a single antivirus software on a computer to help avoid conflicts.