1. Copyright ©: 1995-2011 SAMSUNG & Samsung Hope for Youth. All rights reserved Tutorials The internet: Staying safe online Suitable for: Beginner

2. Copyright ©: 1995-2011 SAMSUNG & Samsung Hope for Youth. All rights reserved Tutorials The internet: Staying safe online Beginner The internet is a great place to explore, learn, work and have fun. When you're online, it’s important to stay safe. That means looking after yourself – and your computer.

3. Copyright ©: 1995-2011 SAMSUNG & Samsung Hope for Youth. All rights reserved Tutorials The internet: Staying safe online Never give out any personal details. Don't put personal information online, such as your real name, address, phone numbers or any other details. Don't share this information with anyone you meet online, especially if they ask you for this information. Beginner

4. Copyright ©: 1995-2011 SAMSUNG & Samsung Hope for Youth. All rights reserved Tutorials The internet: Staying safe online Don't trust people you ‘meet’ in chat rooms. Often, people are different from who they say they are. Someone in a children’s chat room might really be an adult. Never share personal information with anyone you meet in chat rooms, especially if they ask you for this information. Beginner

5. Copyright ©: 1995-2011 SAMSUNG & Samsung Hope for Youth. All rights reserved Tutorials The internet: Staying safe online Ask an adult before you register with a website. Many sites won't let you register unless you are old enough. If you join a site and are too young, you might be exposed to content that is upsetting. Beginner

6. Copyright ©: 1995-2011 SAMSUNG & Samsung Hope for Youth. All rights reserved Tutorials The internet: Staying safe online Even if you are old enough, think before you register. Only register with websites you know you can trust. Check their privacy policy to find out if they will share any information you give. Use a ‘strong password’. That is, one that includes numbers as well as upper and lower case letters. Don't use personal information in your password. Never write down or share passwords. Beginner

7. Copyright ©: 1995-2011 SAMSUNG & Samsung Hope for Youth. All rights reserved Tutorials The internet: Staying safe online Think when you use a shared or public computer. Always log out if you leave the computer, even for a short while. Delete your browsing history in your web browser. It’s not a good idea to use a public computer to shop online. Beginner

8. Copyright ©: 1995-2011 SAMSUNG & Samsung Hope for Youth. All rights reserved Tutorials The internet: Staying safe online Think before you click. Can you trust the website you are on? Can you trust the link in an email? Don't click if you think a link might take you to a site you can't trust. This is how computer viruses can enter your computer. Beginner

9. Copyright ©: 1995-2011 SAMSUNG & Samsung Hope for Youth. All rights reserved Tutorials The internet: Staying safe online Think before you download. Many people like downloading free things from the internet, like music or software. Some downloads come with hidden viruses or other malicious software. Again, think about the site you are downloading from. Can you trust it? Beginner

10. Copyright ©: 1995-2011 SAMSUNG & Samsung Hope for Youth. All rights reserved Tutorials The internet: Staying safe online Protect your computer. Make sure you have anti-virus and firewall software, and that it is up to date. Anti-virus software protects you from downloads that try to take over your computer or steal information from you. Firewall software prevents someone else from accessing your computer. Beginner

11. Copyright ©: 1995-2011 SAMSUNG & Samsung Hope for Youth. All rights reserved Tutorials The internet: Staying safe online Well done You’ve completed the tutorial! Visit the ‘Tutorials’ section of the website for information on using other equipment and software. Or you can visit the ‘Case studies’ section and be inspired to use your new knowledge in creative ways! Beginner