Rules for internet safety and what to not do online. by Dincă Andreea https://padlet.com/andreeastefaniadinca/internetsafety_ Made with swagger en-us 2022-02-14 12:42:32 UTC 2022-02-14 12:58:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4bb.png Keep Personal Information Professional and Limited. andreeastefaniadinca https://padlet.com/andreeastefaniadinca/internetsafety_/wish/2046107828 In order to be safe online, you have to keep your personal Information Limited. Never share information such as your address, security card number, full name to an untrusted person, especially online ]]> 2022-02-14 12:45:57 UTC https://padlet.com/andreeastefaniadinca/internetsafety_/wish/2046107828 Choose Strong Passwords. andreeastefaniadinca https://padlet.com/andreeastefaniadinca/internetsafety_/wish/2046114089 When you create new accounts which may contain your personal information in it, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, create strong passwords so you don't get hacked or stalked online.]]> 2022-02-14 12:49:28 UTC https://padlet.com/andreeastefaniadinca/internetsafety_/wish/2046114089 Be Careful What You Post. andreeastefaniadinca https://padlet.com/andreeastefaniadinca/internetsafety_/wish/2046116986 Do not post pictures of your id or personal items, be careful when sending pictures and check twice if you sent it to the right person or if you posted it online. ]]> 2022-02-14 12:51:00 UTC https://padlet.com/andreeastefaniadinca/internetsafety_/wish/2046116986 Check a website’s reliability andreeastefaniadinca https://padlet.com/andreeastefaniadinca/internetsafety_/wish/2046120457 Some websites are made only for malware and for the purpose of hacking naive persons online, do not buy stuff from sketchy sites since you may end up with no products delivered at home and no money in your bank account.]]> 2022-02-14 12:52:51 UTC https://padlet.com/andreeastefaniadinca/internetsafety_/wish/2046120457 Use two-factor authentication andreeastefaniadinca https://padlet.com/andreeastefaniadinca/internetsafety_/wish/2046121978 2FA or two-factor authentication is used to provide your account with an additional layer of protection.]]> 2022-02-14 12:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/andreeastefaniadinca/internetsafety_/wish/2046121978 Avoid suspicious online links andreeastefaniadinca https://padlet.com/andreeastefaniadinca/internetsafety_/wish/2046123505 “Shady links are easy to recognize: they will urge you to click or open them”
If it is a malicious email attachment, the text will not mention the file. Instead the message will just say something like ‘open the attached file and let me know what you think’.  
 
On a website, make sure both text and accompanying links are on the same subject. If you click a link to read more about polar bears and instead of seeing the Arctic, you get a ‘success story’ about a celebrity who lost weight or gave up smoking overnight, then quickly leave the page.
 



]]> 2022-02-14 12:54:26 UTC https://padlet.com/andreeastefaniadinca/internetsafety_/wish/2046123505 Beware of free Wi-Fi and downloads andreeastefaniadinca https://padlet.com/andreeastefaniadinca/internetsafety_/wish/2046125095 “Free downloads, online services or Wi-Fi networks are the most common sources of online security problems” 
Free downloads, online services or Wi-Fi networks are the most common sources of online security problems. If you decide to go for a free solution, make sure it has a reliable reputation: research the name of the service or software and you will probably find some feedback on how it works.]]> 2022-02-14 12:55:18 UTC https://padlet.com/andreeastefaniadinca/internetsafety_/wish/2046125095 Double check online information andreeastefaniadinca https://padlet.com/andreeastefaniadinca/internetsafety_/wish/2046125866 It’s easy to get lost in the flood of online information we’re exposed to everyday. If you find something questionable, do your own research to find out the truth or - at least - make up your own mind on the matter. Reliable websites should have references to the original information source. Suspicious pages won’t offer any references at all.]]> 2022-02-14 12:55:48 UTC https://padlet.com/andreeastefaniadinca/internetsafety_/wish/2046125866 Psihing exists. andreeastefaniadinca https://padlet.com/andreeastefaniadinca/internetsafety_/wish/2046128251 Try to avoid messages, links, or emails from strangers asking for account information or featuring a weird attachment.
They only want your personal information and you may end up in a serious situation if you give them what they want.]]> 2022-02-14 12:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/andreeastefaniadinca/internetsafety_/wish/2046128251 Be polite. andreeastefaniadinca https://padlet.com/andreeastefaniadinca/internetsafety_/wish/2046129937 It s very important to behave politely online and to treat others the way you want to be treated. Just like in the physical, offline world]]> 2022-02-14 12:58:12 UTC https://padlet.com/andreeastefaniadinca/internetsafety_/wish/2046129937