https://padlet.com/kevinfrausto2017/80ynz6r2593m Internet Safety tips en-us 2017-10-24 16:43:10 UTC 2024-10-03 06:08:30 UTC hello@padlet.com kevinfrausto2017 https://padlet.com/kevinfrausto2017/80ynz6r2593m/wish/200091210 You wouldn't choose to walk through a dangerous neighborhood—don't visit dangerous neighborhoods online.]]> 2017-10-24 16:48:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kevinfrausto2017/80ynz6r2593m/wish/200091210 kevinfrausto2017 https://padlet.com/kevinfrausto2017/80ynz6r2593m/wish/200092529  Don’t share your password with anyone but your parents. When you use a public computer make sure you logout of the accounts you’ve accessed before leaving the terminal.]]> 2017-10-24 16:50:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kevinfrausto2017/80ynz6r2593m/wish/200092529 kevinfrausto2017 https://padlet.com/kevinfrausto2017/80ynz6r2593m/wish/200094133 A top goal of cyber criminals is to trick you into downloading malware—programs or apps that carry malware or try to steal information. This malware can be disguised as an app: anything from a popular game to something that checks traffic or the weather. As PC World advises, don't download apps that look suspicious or come from a site you don't trust.]]> 2017-10-24 16:53:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kevinfrausto2017/80ynz6r2593m/wish/200094133 kevinfrausto2017 https://padlet.com/kevinfrausto2017/80ynz6r2593m/wish/200095449  Many social networking websites (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Second Life and MySpace) and blog hosting websites have minimum age requirements to signup. These requirements are there to protect you!]]> 2017-10-24 16:56:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kevinfrausto2017/80ynz6r2593m/wish/200095449 kevinfrausto2017 https://padlet.com/kevinfrausto2017/80ynz6r2593m/wish/200097353 Don’t agree to meet an online friend unless you have your parents’ permission. Unfortunately, sometimes people pretend to be people they aren't. Remember that not everything you read online is true.]]> 2017-10-24 16:59:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kevinfrausto2017/80ynz6r2593m/wish/200097353 kevinfrausto2017 https://padlet.com/kevinfrausto2017/80ynz6r2593m/wish/200098355 Don’t give out personal information without your parents’ permission. This means you should not share your last name, home address, school name, or telephone number. Remember, just because someone asks for information about you does not mean you have to tell them anything about yourself!]]> 2017-10-24 17:01:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kevinfrausto2017/80ynz6r2593m/wish/200098355 kevinfrausto2017 https://padlet.com/kevinfrausto2017/80ynz6r2593m/wish/200099606 Any time you make a purchase online, you need to provide credit card or bank account information—just what cybercriminals are most eager to get their hands on.]]> 2017-10-24 17:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kevinfrausto2017/80ynz6r2593m/wish/200099606 kevinfrausto2017 https://padlet.com/kevinfrausto2017/80ynz6r2593m/wish/200100696 When you go online in a public place, for example by using a public Wi-Fi connection, PCMag notes you have no direct control over its security. Corporate cyber security experts worry about "endpoints"—the places where a private network connects to the outside world. Your vulnerable endpoint is your local Internet connection. Make sure your device is secure, and when in doubt, wait for a better time (i.e., until you're able to connect to a secure Wi-Fi network) before providing information such as your bank account number.]]> 2017-10-24 17:05:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kevinfrausto2017/80ynz6r2593m/wish/200100696