Security on The Internet by https://padlet.com/dina_lan/mvb4pz1rbjabv9fw Security on The Internet and Security Threads en-us 2020-10-20 11:26:59 UTC 2023-02-13 13:09:32 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f5b1.png The importance of the Security on The Internet dina_lan https://padlet.com/dina_lan/mvb4pz1rbjabv9fw/wish/844357420 The first aspect is that the internet is an important part of our lives. We use the internet from the beginning of the journey until we finish it. We work with many devices that are connected to the internet, such as PC, tablets and smartphones. We also use it during our leisure time, we get entertainment contents from online providers, such as social medias, online series and movies providers. So we are exposed to many dangers of the internet. Our lives are exposed to not authorized access from a net.
Another aspect is that some important activities which are made online needs extreme security conditions. We need to extreme our attention when we are using bank accounts, medical devices managing, ships and also airplanes operations. These are critical elements to protect if we do not want failure and misconduct.
The last point that we need to know in order to understand that the security of the internet is important, is that trust and security has become dependent on The Net, which is a key point needed for economy. Customers and suppliers need a secure environment, since they relation on-line.
]]> 2020-10-20 11:27:56 UTC https://padlet.com/dina_lan/mvb4pz1rbjabv9fw/wish/844357420 Security Threads dina_lan https://padlet.com/dina_lan/mvb4pz1rbjabv9fw/wish/844365026 2020-10-20 11:32:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dina_lan/mvb4pz1rbjabv9fw/wish/844365026 Cyberbullying dina_lan https://padlet.com/dina_lan/mvb4pz1rbjabv9fw/wish/844369456 Cyberbullying is one of the most common security threads that, unfortunately is happening. This thread occurs when someone uses technology to embarrass, to threaten or to harass or to target another person It occurs through instant messaging, social networks, email or even text messaging. The cyberbullies are of the same age as the victims or they could be older, but if they are an adult, then it is considered as cyber-stalking or cyberharassment.

Examples:
David Knight was a victim of cyberbullying. There was a website created to make fun of the boy and his family. 
The website had been cancelled. The information had been recovered from the following link that documents the situation of the boy.
Link David Knight: http://www.cyberbullying.info/examples/knight.php
Cyberbullying happened in the social media Vine. A boy was receiving insulting messages from the instant messages that the social media has.
It’s not possible to find the link to the publication, since it may have been deleted from the account in the social media, which is no longer used. The following website informs about this case of cyberbullying.
Link Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/An-example-of-cyberbullying-on-Vine-The-image-is-just-a-snapshot-of-the-6-second-video_fig1_301444940
]]> 2020-10-20 11:35:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dina_lan/mvb4pz1rbjabv9fw/wish/844369456 Solutions to avoid cyberbullying: dina_lan https://padlet.com/dina_lan/mvb4pz1rbjabv9fw/wish/844377749 -Use social networking sites with responsibility. Social medias that allow to have conversations with other people should be supervised by the family, to prevent cyberbullying through instant messages.
- Protect your accounts. Safeguard your passwords to avoid that bullies post false, private or embarrassing information or pictures on your social media or send them to people through e-mail.
-Don’t post on social media pages anything that can compromise your reputation. People could judge you based on your appearance online and bullies can use it to humiliate you. Pause before you post anything on the internet.
]]> 2020-10-20 11:40:01 UTC https://padlet.com/dina_lan/mvb4pz1rbjabv9fw/wish/844377749 Malware dina_lan https://padlet.com/dina_lan/mvb4pz1rbjabv9fw/wish/844381854 Malware is a software designed to damage someone’s computer or to steal personal information. They are viruses and spyware, or even different types of softwares. It is usually bundled with a software, so it can infect email attachments.

Examples:
CovidLock, application infected victims via malicious files, promising to offer more information about the Coronavirus. Many newspapers had advised citizens about this application. As it is forbidden to download the app, the information has been retrieved from the following link "A fake coronavirus tracking app is actually ransomware that threatens to leak social media accounts and delete a phone's storage unless a victims pays 

$100 in bitcoin": https://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-fake-app-ransomware-malware-bitcoin-android-demands-ransom-domaintools-2020-3
ILOVEYOU worm was a love letter, received via email. It is one of the first malware attacks. As it was an email, there is no link to the attack.

Link to the blog that documents it:  I LOVE YOU : el virus más famoso del mundo ya es mayor de edad. https://blogthinkbig.com/virus-informatico-i-love-you
]]> 2020-10-20 11:42:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dina_lan/mvb4pz1rbjabv9fw/wish/844381854 Solutions to avoid malware: dina_lan https://padlet.com/dina_lan/mvb4pz1rbjabv9fw/wish/851669219 -Secure your computer. By keeping your computer and your browsers updated, to make your computer immune to threads. And by running antivirus and antimalware software, so they can block malware from being installed. 
-Avoid suspicious links, such as messages that say you have won a prize or headlines that are ambiguous and encourage you to click to read more, clickbait.
-Identify suspicious sites by checking the address bar in the browser. If you are not in the website you expected to be, it is suspicious. 
]]> 2020-10-22 08:30:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dina_lan/mvb4pz1rbjabv9fw/wish/851669219 Piracy dina_lan https://padlet.com/dina_lan/mvb4pz1rbjabv9fw/wish/851672223 Piracy is to illegally share copyrighted materials, such as movies, TV shows, music and software. Kids could think that by sharing some files it is innocent, but in reality, they are serious consequences in stiff penalties.
 
Examples:
Two men were selling products from Microsoft, Adobe and others with a website. The website has been cancelled by the police, the following link correspond to a newspaper that informs about this piracy case.
Link Software piracy suspects arrested in Skegness: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-29049369
 Megadede is a pirate web to download links of movies and series for free. They had problems with copyright and they changed the domain three times. The web is still active, but the creators informed the community that the web will close. 
Link: https://www.megadede.com/
 
]]> 2020-10-22 08:31:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dina_lan/mvb4pz1rbjabv9fw/wish/851672223 Solutions to avoid piracy dina_lan https://padlet.com/dina_lan/mvb4pz1rbjabv9fw/wish/851677658 -Use public domain content, because there are no restrictions. In order to find public domain content, search for it specifically.
-Take special attention to Creative Commons’ licenses and follow the rules that the creator wanted. Attribution, then credit the creator. Non-Commercial, you can not make a profit using the content. No Derivative Works, then do not change the content. If there is a Share Alike license, then you can change the content, but let other people to use your work.
 -Do not believe what you hear. Don’t believe someone that tells you that taking a small amount of a material without permission is not copyright infringement, because there are software that will report it. 
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