1. Using internet and cell phones safely
Cyber Safety
Using internet and cell phones safely

2. WHAT! Internet and cell phones aren’t BAD
Technology is a wonderful thing!
Because of internet and cell phones we can :
Rapidly communicate with people all over the world
Learn about anything we want instantly
Have entertainment like games, books and music
Shop at hundreds of stores
Visit and learn about far away places

3. BUT… In the Future… Now…
Internet and cell phones can cause us A LOT of problems …
Now…
and
In the Future…

4. Dangers Of The Internet
Wrong information
Computer Viruses
Scams
Unwanted pictures videos and information may never go away
Internet Predators

5. Wrong information Anyone can post anything on the internet.
Make sure information you decide to use comes from a trusted site.
Ask an adult if you don’t know if you can trust the site.

6. Computer Viruses

7. Computer Viruses
Viruses and other malicious programs are built to infect and cause harm to your computer
Computer viruses attack your computer and make it run slow, lose programs or files or cause computer death
Other programs similar to viruses may steal your information or spy on your activities

8. Virus Protection Never Open e-mail from people you don’t know
Never download files without permission from an adult – adults should make sure the website is safe and trustworthy
Use a firewall and up to date anti-virus software.

9. Scams
Some people try to trick others into giving away information so they can steal from you or even steal your identity
Sometimes scammers even pretend to be friends by using familiar names or hacking into other addresses

10. Oh no, you can’t scam me!
Never open from people you don’t know. Report it, block it and delete it.
Make sure any site you register with is a trusted site – ask an adult for help if you are unsure.
Never give out personal information through
Never give your passwords to anyone – not even your best friend! (but do give them to your parents)

11. Once sent into cyberspace, you lose all control
When something is posted on the internet everyone can see it, people may copy it and repost it.
When you send a picture or text it someone it can instantly be sent to hundreds of other people
Things posted on the internet or sent on cell phones can get you into trouble with parents, schools and even the police.

12. Take control!
Think before you post – Never post or send anything that you wouldn’t want others to see
Parents
Classmates
strangers
Teachers
Friends

13. What is a Predator
In the animal kingdom a predator is an animal who attacks and eats other animals.
On the internet a predator is a person who pretends to be someone else to lure and hurt other people

14. How Predators Operate
They pretend to be a friend and get you to like and trust them
They ask you for personal information that helps them locate you
They ask you to meet them or find you using the personal information you gave
They use social sites to become friends and gain personal information

15. How To Be Safe
Never give out personal information to someone you meet on the internet
Don’t add people you don’t know in person to your friends list
Never meet someone in person that you first met on the internet
If someone says or does something that makes you feel uncomfortable, tell your parent right away and block or report that person

16. Social Sites
Myspace and Facebook can be fun but remember everyone on your friends list can see what you post and do.
Your future employers may even check your page and use it to decide if they want to hire you or not
Think before you post

17. Social Site Safety
Only add people you know in person to your friends list
Use privacy settings – set your accounts to the most restrictive settings – so people must ask your permission to see your information, posts and pictures
Think before you post

18. What is personal information?
I’m 10!!!
Your age
Your town or location
Your phone number
Your full name
Your school name
Passwords
Your address

19. How To Be Safe Use only safe sites that have been approved by an adult
Only add people you know in person to your friends list
Never give out personal information
Don’t open from unknown senders
Never meet someone in person that you first met online
Think before you post or send anything

20. Always follow internet safety rules!
The End!