Question

Explain the do’s and don’t of safe surfing on internet.

Answer 1

Following is the do’s and don’t of safe Surfing on Internet-

1. Don’t give out your personal information- 
   Don’t put personal details such as your home address, telephone numbers or parent’s work address online as cybercriminals can use this information to create a fake profile with your details.
2. What goes online, stays online- 
   Use privacy settings to make sure only your friends and family can see photos you post. Avoid posting holiday plans as criminals have been known to track your movements.
3. Check your security and privacy settings- 
   Make sure your social network privacy settings are secured so only your friends can see your personal information and use your privacy settings to restrict who can see your posts, videos and photos.
4. Password safety- 
   Sharing your password with your parents is a sensible idea, but avoid sharing your password with your friends, even if they promise they won’t tell anyone! Also, when setting your password, make sure it isn’t something people may guess such as your pet’s name. Use a mixture of letters, numbers and upper and lower case characters.
5. Always protect your mobile device- 
   Make sure your mobile phone is pin-protected so all your personal information stored on it is safe. Download a security app which allows you to remotely wipe any personal data, should your mobile be lost or stolen 6.
6. Don’t talk to strangers online or offline- 
   Don’t meet up with strangers and let your parents know if a stranger has tried to get in contact with you online.
7. Listen to the adults who know- 
   Adults will always be worried about you. Help set their mind at rest and avoid chatting online with strangers.
8. Be wary of unsecured or unknown websites- 
   When shopping online, use reputable and known retailers.
9. Be careful what links you click on-
   Avoid clicking links in an email, Instant Message or on your social network unless you are sure the message is from someone you know.