E-Safety

E-Safety

Using technology safely ,especially using the Internet and social media by protecting yourself and your devices from online threats.

Cyberbullying

Bullying which occurs using any form of technology, such as social media, games, SMS, and email.

Online Grooming

When an adult tries to form an inappropriate relationship with a child. They will try to make friends with you and may send you sexual messages.

Sexting

Sending and receiving sexual messages (words, photos or videos).

Fake News

False or misleading information presented as news

Hate News

Creating and spreading fake news which will reinforce prejudices and increase discrimination against a group of people.

Identity Theft

When someone else uses your personal information to pretend to be you so they can commit fraud.

Malware

Programs (apps) that cause harm such as damaging your files or stealing personal information.

Social Engineering

Scams that trick you into sharing personal information or installing malware.

Anti-Malware Software

Software you install to protect your device from malware.

Virus

Malware that spreads when a file is copied or when an attachment is opened.

Trojan

(Trojan Horse)

Malware that tricks you into installing it by using social engineering.

Worm

Malware that spreads by itself across computer networks.

Phishing

Using social engineering to steal your personal information by sending a message by email or social media that pretends to be from a real company. The message will send you to a fake website.

What makes a good password

1. 8 characters minimum

2. UPPER case and lower case

3. Special characters

4. Not easy

5. Do not share it.