internet: the good, the bad and the ugly. a better you a funner you a more knowledgeable you a...
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INTERNET: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
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A Better YouA Funner YouA More Knowledgeable YouA Popular YouA More Efficient You
Good Things
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Just How Good Is The 'Net?
Depends on how it is used. You use it for school, making you a better, more knowledgeable you: Searching the web for research Finding out facts on a subjectEasy access to information leads to better grades
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What Are Some Other Uses of the 'Net?
You use it for Entertainment, making you a funner more popular you: Chat, Instant Messaging, Email, MySpace, Facebook, P2P networks, Gaming and YouTube lets you keep up with the new age stuff.
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How About the Downside?
Things to be aware of while you are on the Internet...
Social network pitfalls Virus contraction Identity theft Social engineering Bad guys
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Be Careful with Facebook/MySpace
These places are for fun and socializing but be careful Never post any personally identifiable information about yourself... These sites are not only popular for young people but they are also popular for online predators!
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VIRUS: A computer program that can copy itself and infect a computer without the permission or knowledge of the owner. Where do viruses come from -Can be transferred through the World Wide Web, e-mail, Instant Messaging and file sharing systems. Anti-Virus Software - Install it BEFORE your computer is infected!
Virus Removal - Can use a tool known as System Restore, which restores the registry and critical system files to a previous checkpoint. Reinstall Operating System - simple to do, faster than running multiple antivirus scans, and is guaranteed to remove any malware. Downsides -having to reinstall all other software, reconfiguring, restoring user preferences.
How Do You Avoid and Treat Viruses?
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Protecting Your Personal Identifiable Information
What not to post online... Social Security Number Date or Place of Birth Biometric Information Financial Information Things you can do to be safe... Use strong passwords Lock your computer when not in use Use anti-virus/security software Turn on the firewall in Windows Recognize phishing attempts
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What is Phishing?
Definition Phishing is only one of several social engineering techniquesused to trick you into divulging information about yourself Methods Through email that looks authentic; directs you to websites using pop-ups to get your information Guarding against phishing Never divulge confidential information Use anti-virus software and firewalls Do not reply to unsolicited email
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Beware of the Bad Guys!
Hackers Break in to your computer for different reasons Some do it for fun or just because they can Others do it because they want the attention Child predators Known to frequent chat rooms, social networks There are literally thousands posing as teens Never agree to meet with people you don't know Tell an adult about suspicious persons
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Useful Information
Other Helpful Resources ParentsTeachersCounselorsPolice
Websites http://www.wiredsafety.org
http://www.ikeepsafe.org
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Conclusion
Additional Questions
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