Protecting Yourself From Internet Dangers

"Stay Safe on the Internet" may sound like something that your parents have been saying since you were old enough to play on Webkinz. As Technology progresses, we come across more and more dangers such as signing up for dating websites or accepting a prize by completing a simple survey. Many people will sign up their email and then get spammed by the frauds who now have your email. Protection is key, if a website is offering you a new iPhone Six but they just want your credit card information so they can have an internet shopping spree and you have have to pay the hefty bill. If a website seems suspicious, NEVER enter any information. Keep you information private and only enter information if you know and trust this website.

Cyber Space

Cyber Space-A big and scary world
Cyber space has become a big and scary place these past few years, and is unfolding into. A world of its own. While many people like to use the internet and social media as a way of keeping in touch with family and friends who may live far away, or just to keep entertained, many others abuse it...
Have you ever seen "Goal 500" or "follow for a follow back" on someone's profile? This is what you might consider someone being addicted and yes maybe a little desperate (wanting). It is very common in people, teenagers especially, to want to gain attention through social media. People tend to get addicted to having a high number of followers and get pumped mentally as their number of followers increase. This is considered a form of popularity. But there is always a person's friend who has more
Followers than them. It then becomes a personal competition and for some, can overwhelm their lives. We all fall into this trap if wanting and abundance f followed at one point. But in the end, does it really mean anything? It might just leave u addicted and emotionally unstable.
This leads to the next thing. Power.
Sometimes this "popularity" can go to a persons head and they can begin to rank themselves being of higher value than others. This is one of the many ways that bullying an start.
Bullying is NOT cool...
Posting inappropriate comments or photos is very dangerous and can lead to severe consequences.
One rule to always remember, is never get comfortable with an online friend that you have never met in person.
•unless you have actually met the person offline, then they are considered A stranger. Who knows, that nice teenage girl , could actually be a mean middle age man.
Never give out any personal information online.
•Try not to use your actual name, age or birth dat on websites in order to avoid scams and unwanted stalkers.
Always think of the consequences.
•Everything put into cyber space always stays in cyber space. No matter how hard you try to remove it. Nothing is ever really deleted. So before you do something, think, will you regret it later?
Last of all, have fun on the internet!
•Make sure to stay safe by checking that a website or people on the website are legitimate and safe.
•DONT LET THE INTERNET CONSUME YOUR WHOLE LIFE! •

How to Get out of a Dangerous Internet Situation

Many people can get trapped into a situation that involved the internet and they can't get out of it, people will lie about their age and start a conversation with a younger person in an attempt to meet them. Many children and teens will believe this person and will also set up a meeting place to meet this person but the child or teen will receive a shock when the 14-year-old boy they have been conversing with is actually a 30-year-old man. The most important thing to do in this situation is to tell parents who you are conversing with, if you are asked to meet up with someone, tell someone and go with someone to meet this person. NEVER GO ALONE! It is very important to always go with someone.  The most important thing is to tell your parents and if you are meeting with someone you met online is to go with someone you trust like an adult or a friend.

Ways to stay safe- S.C.A.N.D.A.L

The  S.C.A.N.D.A.L  Rule 

S- Safe Website

C- Create an unspecific account

A- Age appropriate postings

N- Never use your account to hurt other people

D- Do not share personal information

A- Allow only people you trust to become friends on the website

L- Learn to use with precaution

Online Dangers

Many people have signed up to many different websites and clubs that are on the internet.But many people can be robbed of identity and personal belongings. For example women can meet men through online dating and before the woman knows it, the man has robbed her of her credit card information, her address, and many other important information. People can also send emails from that look like they're from Microsoft, claiming that your computer is at risk. The email  may ask for your security credentials for your laptop or PC. This is spam and you will lose control of your computer. Now everything on your computer is property of the person who sent the email. Your browsing history, emails that you have sent to people and information that you put into trusted websites. That person now owns you. The internet is a very dangerous place if you are not careful of doing your research and making sure that company's are ligament. Even accepting friend requests on social networking sites can be dangerous if you are not aware of who the person is. This is why it is very important to be aware of your surroundings online.

 

Addicting Games and Apps

Everyone loves playing games on your computer or smart phone device. Candy Crush, Minecraft, Temple Run, Five Nights and Freddy's and Crossy Roads are all fun but can get addicting if you're playing 24/7 without any breaks. If you don't stop, you'll start to ignore other needs such as school work and your friends. It's important to limit yourself and to be aware of other things around you. 

 

Five Nights At Freddy's can get you hooked on the adrenaline

Candy Crush will keep you coming back with multiple levels and fun powerups

Minecraft has many different ways to play and is exciting. 

Crossy Roads appeals to younger generations with modern characters and fun prizes. 

Harms That Can Be Caused By Technology

Many types of Harms can be caused from Technology. If we aren't care we can lose our identity's on the internet, lose sleep by being surrounded by electronics that are on 24/7 and lose part of our vision by staring at a screen to intently.

Here are some visual aids to help realise the dangers that technology poses:

All of these can happen as you get addicted and ignore everything else. You think that if you lose the internet, you will die but it would be better if you got outside and kicked a ball for even 15 minutes a day. You would be breaking free of the influence that technology has on you.