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Internet Safety
Consumer Action Training Slides
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Risks for Internet Users
The three Cs: Inappropriate or unwanted contact Inappropriate or inaccurate content Deceptive or fraudulent commerce
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How Online Scammers Find Their Victims Phishing Spam Malware Malicious (phony, or “spoofed”) websites Unsecure transactions Social networking
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Activity: How to Spot a Phishing eMail Read the email message and the site text
below it. Circle any “red flags” - things that make
you think the message could be phishing and the website could be phony.
Be prepared to explain your choices.
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Protecting Your Computer & Data Use a firewall Install antivirus software Install antispyware Use a spam filter Perform timely updates Create strong passwords Secure your wireless network Stick with trusted sources Beware of older computers’ security
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Avoiding Online Marketing Guard your information Be wary of contests and “special” offers Read site’s privacy policy Use an alternate email address Manage your cookies Don’t engage Teach kids to be careful
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Fast Facts Billions of fraudulent emails are sent
every day. In some months, there have been
close to 50,000 active phishing websites.
Phishing leads to estimated losses of several hundred million dollars a year.
Most phishing sites are active for only about 20 hours.
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Activity: 12 Tips and Tools for Online Safety Write the letter of the word or phrase
from the list at the bottom of the page that best completes each sentence.
Be prepared to explain your choices.
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Protecting Your Kids Online Discuss risks Set clear rules Monitor online activities Read kids’ favorite blogs “Friend” your kids on social networking sites Discuss what to share, what not to share Forbid meeting without a guardian Forbid, report bullying or predatory behavior Encourage openness
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Activity: Case Studies
Break into four smaller groups. Read the case study assigned to your
group and write down specific recommendations in response to the question at the end of the case study.
Choose a spokesperson to read the case study and recommendations aloud. Be prepared to explain your advice.
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Resources OnGuardOnline.gov PrivacyRights.org FOSI.org (Family Online Safety Institute) CyberTipline.com SafeKids.com & SafeTeens.com ConnectSafely.org www.FEMA.gov/kids/on_safety.htm AnnualCreditReport.com
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Thanks for participating!
You can find more free trainings like this one on Consumer Action’s website:
www.consumer-action.org/modules
Consumer ActionWeb site: www.consumer-action.orgEmail: [email protected] English, Chinese and Spanish spoken
The Internet Safety training module was created by Consumer Action in partnership with Microsoft®.
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