Empowerment Technologies

Lesson 2: Safety, Security and Ethics

Instructor: Mr. Em Gongora Jr.
Online safety
and security
Internet safety
The Internet is a powerful tool for learning and
communicating with people. However, there are many
dangers that you must watch out for.
What is Netiquette?
Netiquette
Is a network etiquette, the do’s and don’t of
online communication.
Ten Rules of Netiquette
Rule no. 1:
Remember the human.
You need to remember that you are talking to a real person
when you are online.
The internet brings people together who would otherwise
never meet.
Rule no. 2:
Adhere to the same standards online that
you follow in real life.
You need to behave the same way online that you do
in real life.
You need to remember that you can get caught doing things
you should not be doing       online just like you can in real life.
Rule no. 3:
Know where you are In Cyberspace.
Always take a look around when you enter a new domain
when surfing the web.
Rule no. 4:
Respect other people’s time and
bandwidth.
Remember people have other things to do besides read your
email. You are not the center of their world.
Rule no. 5:
Make yourself look good online.
Be polite and pleasant to everyone.
Always check your spelling and grammar before posting.
Rule no. 6:
Share expert knowledge
Ask questions online
Share what you know online
Post the answers to your questions online because someone
may have the same question you do.
Rule no. 7:
Help keep flame wars under control.
Netiquette does however forbid people who are flaming to
hurt discussion groups by putting the group down.
Rule no. 8:
Respect other people’s privacy.
Do not read other people’s mail without their permission.
Rule no. 9:
Don’t abuse
your power.
Do not take advantage of other people just because you have
more knowledge or power than them.
Rule no. 10:
Be forgiving of other people’s mistake.
You still need to have a good manners even though you are
online and cannot see the person face to face.
Dangers on the Internet
1. Malware
Stands for malicious software.
1.1. Virus
A malicious program designed to replicate itself and transfer
from one computer to another either through the Internet
and local networks or data storage like flash drives and CDs.
1.2. Worm
A malicious program that transfers from one computer to
another by any type of means. Often, it uses a computer
network to spread itself. For example, the ILOVEYOU worm
(Love Bug Worm) created by a Filipino.
1.3. Trojan
A malicious program that is disguised as a useful program but
once downloaded or installed, it leaves your PC unprotected
and allows hackers to get your information.
1.4. Spyware
A program that runs in the background without you knowing it
(thus called “spy”). It has the ability to monitor what you are
currently doing and typing through keylogging.
A. Keyloggers
Used to record the keystroke done by the users. This is done
to steal their password or any other sensitive information.
1.5. Adware
A program designed to send you advertisements, mostly as
pop-ups.
2. Spam
Unwanted email mostly from bots or advertisers. It can be used
to send malware.
3. Phishing
It’s goal is to acquire sensitive personal information like
passwords and credit card details.
3.1. Pharming
A more complicated way of phishing where it exploits the
Domain Name Service system or DNS.
4. Hacker
This is a person who is able to enter and control other people’s
computer without authorization.
Windows Security
It is sometimes necessary to protect important work and
personal information stored in the computer.
Security Center
The Security Center of Windows is the place where you can set
additional protection from treat to your computer, especially
when using the Internet. There are three important security
setting available.
1. Firewall
It helps in protecting your computer from unauthorized
entries, viruses, or worms from the Internet or network.
2. Automatic Updates
It is another feature of Windows which then turned on will
automatically download updates from Microsoft Windows
website.
3. Virus Protection
It is the current antivirus software installed in your computer;
this software is meant to locate, find, and remove virus threats
that are already in your computer.
Think before
you Click
Tip #1
Before you post something on the web,
ask some questions to yourself.
Tip #2
Your friends depend on the you to protect their
reputation online.
Tip #3
Set your post “private”. In this way, search engines will not be
able to scan that post.
Tip #4
Avoid using names. Names are easy for search engines to scan.
Tip #5
If you feel that a post can affect you or other’s reputation,
ask the one who posted it to pull if down or report
it as inappropriate.