1. Identity theft is one of the main problems in cyberspace increasing each year by 500%. Identity theft is when another public citizen/citizens take your details secretly to spend your cash, they can do this in many ways like setting up websites, sending you infected messages, text or mail or even by putting a card reader in a cash machine which reads your card. They can take credit card references that you have thrown away or worse. If you see anything dodgy on a cash machine DON’T USE and alert the bank! Check your spending rate at minimum once a month Only give information to websites you know and trust. Before disregarding credit card references rip up or shred. Every year thousands of people are affected and to make sure its not you follow these simple tips and tricks:

2. Cyber bullying is ever increasing and with technology getting more and more advanced the problem is getting worse. Cyber bullying IS a form of bullying in which the victim is blackmailed/threatened through means of technology. Although there is hope, computer and phone companies are clamping down and any sent messages are kept for up to 10 yrs. Also if you are caught your phone contract can be taken away and so can your internet contract. It is then hard to find another as it is put on your record. It is illegal and you can go to jail. Don't get involved If your getting receiving horrible messages or see someone who is getting cyber bullied report it! Every year thousands of people are affected and to make sure its not you follow these simple tips and tricks:

3. Being safe online is perhaps the most talked about of the three topics today. The internet is a wonderful place letting you access pretty much anything around the world but can lead to danger. Some people take advantage of the mask of an unknown identity setting up fake accounts, websites and identities. Many people fall victim of dangerous websites, accounts, emails and identities. But there are ways to stop you becoming yet another victim. If on a website a deal looks too good to be true it probably is! On social networking sites don't add anyone as a friend or meet up with anybody you have met online unless you are with somebody else. Have a social network name and birthday as to protect your identity. Don't give away personal info to people you don't know.