ETech Lesson 3.2 - Online Safety and Online Security

 ETech Lesson 3.2 - Online Safety and Online Security

Online Safety and Security

Online Safety is the knowledge of maximizing the user’s safety and security risk to private information and self-protection from computer crime.

Online Security means protecting data or information stored or shared over the Internet, whether a simple image file, text file, confidential information like password, credit card number filled in website forms or any data transferred over networks or e-mail communications. In other words, online security is mainly related to the Internet, which mostly involves browser security. Still, it is also associated with network security, application, or operating system security.

Internet Threats
Here are some of the threats you should be aware of when using the Internet:

Malware

Malware – stands for malicious software

1. Virus – a malicious program designed to replicate itself and transfer from one computer to another either through the Internet and local networks or data storage like flash drives and CDs.
2. Worm – a malicious program that transfers from one computer to another by any type of means. Often, it uses a computer network to spread itself. For example, the ILOVEYOU worm (Love Bug Worm) created by a Filipino.
3. Trojan – a malicious program that is disguised as a useful program but once downloaded or installed, leaves your PC unprotected and allows hackers to get your information.

*Rogue security software – tricks the user into posing that it is a security software. It asks the user to pay to improve his/her security but in reality, they are not protected at all.

4. Spyware – a program that runs in the background without you knowing it (thus called “spy”). It has the ability to monitor what you are currently doing and typing through keylogging.

*Keyloggers – use to record the keystroke done by the users. This is done to steal their password or any other sensitive information. It can record e-mail, messages, or any information you type using your keyboard.

5. Adware – a program designed to send you advertisements, mostly as pop-ups

Spam

Spam – unwanted e-mail mostly from bots or advertisers. It can be used to send malware.

Phishing

Phishing – its goal is to acquire sensitive personal information like passwords and credit card details. This is done by sending you an e-mail that will direct the user to visit a website and be asked to update his/her username, password, credit card, or personal information.

*Pharming – a more complicated way of phishing where it exploits the DNS (Domain Name Service) system.

 Security Center of Windows

The Security Center of Windows is where you can set additional protection from threats to your computer, especially when using the Internet. Three necessary security settings are available; Firewall, Automatic Updates, and Virus Protection.

Firewall

Firewall – helps protect your computer from unauthorized entries, viruses, or worms from the Internet or network. It is recommended that you keep this setting turned on. Windows Firewall, however, allows some exception to programs and services that helps some application programs to work better, as well as sites that you trust. A selection box that says

Don’t allow exceptions is available. When this box is checked, all incoming programs will be blocked. This is important when you are connected on a public Wi-Fi Internet connection where security is less secure. 

Automatic Updates

Automatic Updates is another feature of Windows that automatically downloads updates from Microsoft Windows website when turned on. Many of the updates from Microsoft are usually meant to update some Windows features, secure areas of vulnerability, fix any bugs in the operating system, and others.

Virus Protection

Virus Protection is usually about the current antivirus software installed on your computer; this option is recommended to be turned on. Antivirus software is meant to locate, find, and remove virus threats on your computer. It also prevents other malware (malicious software) from entering your computer. Antivirus programs should be constantly updated to ensure their current antivirus definition.

Tips to Stay Safe Online
1.    Be mindful of what you share online and what site you share it to.
2.    Do not just accept terms and conditions; read it.
3.    Check out the privacy policy page of a website to learn how the website handles the information you share.
4.    Know the security features of the social networking site you use. By keeping your profile private, search engines will not be able to scan your profile.
5.    Do not share your password with anyone.
6.    Avoid logging in to public networks/Wi-Fi. Browsing in “incognito (or private) mode,” a browser feature, will not protect you from hackers.
7.    Do not talk to strangers, whether online or face-to-face.
8.    Never post anything about a future vacation. It is similar to posting, “Rob my house at this date.
9.    Add friends you know in real life.
10.    Avoid visiting untrusted websites.
11.    Install and update antivirus software on your computer. Use only one antivirus software to avoid conflicts.
12.    If you have Wi-Fi at home, make it a private network by adding a password.
13.    Avoid downloading anything from untrusted websites.
14.    Buy the software; do not use pirated ones.
15.    Do not reply or click links from suspicious e-mails.

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is an option to hide a post so that search engines cannot scan it.

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a malicious program that uses a computer network to spread itself like the ILOVEYOU virus.

a malicious program that is disguised as a useful program but once down

is a malicious software.

the information superhighway.

states that anyone who uses your work without your consent is punishable by law.

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its goal is to acquire sensitive personal information like passwords and credit card details.

helps protect your computer from unauthorized entries, viruses, or worms from the Internet or network.

unwanted e-mail mostly from bots or advertisers.

is the knowledge of maximizing the user’s safety and security risk to private information and self-protection from computer crime.

use to record the keystroke done by the users.

a program designed to send you advertisements, mostly as pop-ups

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the information superhighway.
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its goal is to acquire sensitive personal information like passwords and credit card details.
helps protect your computer from unauthorized entries, viruses, or worms from the Internet or network.
unwanted e-mail mostly from bots or advertisers.
is the knowledge of maximizing the user’s safety and security risk to private information and self-protection from computer crime.
is a browser feature that is synonymous to “private” browsing.
is an option to hide a post so that search engines cannot scan it.
a malicious program designed to replicate itself and transfer from one computer to another.
a malicious program that uses a computer network to spread itself like the ILOVEYOU virus.
a malicious program that is disguised as a useful program but once down
is a malicious software.
use to record the keystroke done by the users.
a program designed to send you advertisements, mostly as pop-ups
complete name of your empowerment technologie teacher.

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