Internet+Safety+Research

Many people think that Internet Safety is all about being protected against online grooming. While grooming is a major concern, there are many other dangers that people need to make sure they are aware of when going online.

Below is a list of the potential dangers which can affect people online. For each item, research and make notes. Try to get as much detail in your notes as possible. The following questions might help
 * What is it?
 * Who does it affect?
 * How can someone be affected?
 * What steps can be taken to prevent the issue from happening?

There may also be some video links which your teacher will show you or which you can view from home.

Grooming (Watch Keeping Myself e-Safe - Aisha's Story)

Cyberbullying (Watch Keeping Myself e-Safe - Cav's Story)

Phishing and identity theft

Viruses, worms and trojans

Spyware and adware

Hacking

Hoax threats

Spam

Password guessing

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