Keeping out of harm’s way on the Internet

Some advice and guidance from Data Doctors

Sources: • ChildNet International• Carnegie Mellon Cylab• Oklahoma State University• Data Doctors • Etc.

Internet Trends Benefits Risks

Safety Techniques for Everyone

Adware, Spyware, Malware Phishing, Pharming

Hands-on assistance

WHY IS THIS

Overview

IMPORTANT

PARENTS Mostly e-mail and web for research DO YOU KNOW

HOW YOUR CHILD USES THE

NET?

WE NEED TO BE INVOLVED IN OUR CHILDREN’S ONLINE ACTIVITY, VALIDATE THEIR SKILLS & LEARN

FROM THEM

YOUNG PEOPLE

Interactive chat, IM, Music, Games,

2) ADULTS + CHILDREN USE THE NET IN DIFFERENT WAYS

Overview

KNOWLEDGE Many children

pick up technology quicker ! HELP YOUR

CHILDREN TO UNDERSTAND THE CONTEXT

TECHNOLOGY IS THROWING UP NEW IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUES WHICH CHILDREN MAY NOT SEE

WISDOM

Understanding how to behave

in a virtual world

3) THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN KNOWLEDGE + WISDOM

Overview

IN SCHOOL

Generally supervised,

protected and monitored

WE NEED TO DO MORE

THAN SUPERVISE- WE NEED TO

HELP EDUCATE

CHALLENGE = to ensure that children are safe wherever they use

the internet

OUT OF SCHOOL

Often no filtering, supervision or

monitoring

4) SUPERVISED/UNSUPERVISED ACCESS POINTS

Overview

Benefits

WHAT’S SO POSITIVE

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH THE NET?

Discover Connect Create

• Search

• Homework

• Projects

The biggest library in the world

• E-mail

• Newsgroups communities and clubs

• Chat

Brings kids together at local call rates

• Web sites

• Text, art, music,

photos, video...

Anyone can become a publisher

WHAT WE DID WITH THE PUPILS THIS AFTERNOON

Three examples which shows the power of the Net for children to…Discover

Connect

Create

Risks

WHAT ARE THE DANGERS

THE DANGERS TO CHILDREN

Content Contact Commerce

• Pornography

• Racism

• Inaccurate information

• Threatening

e-mail

• Pedophiles in chat

rooms

• Invasion of privacy

• Blur between advertising &

content

PORNOGRAPHY Promotes a demeaning

view of women (& men) Encourages false

fantasies Can be used to sexualise

young children Addictive Easily available on the Net

SMART TIPConsider using filtering

Be careful to type in the correct web site address!

RACIST & HATE SITES

Web an ideal medium for small extreme groups

Some pose as churches, or other “acceptable” groups

Some target children

See www.adl.org for details of sites to avoidSMART TIP

INACCURATE CONTENT

Spoof sites URL mimickers eg

www.microdoft.com Historical revisionist

material Inaccurate health

information

Look for source, date, links & referencesSee www.quick.org.uk for helpful checklist

SMART TIP

Interactive services online

Social – MySpace, etc. Chat –web based Instant Messaging Games – MOO, MUD,

MUSH etc. Cyber sex

Contact

Get your kids to explain how chat and IM work!SMART TIP

Internet Security Trends Benefits Risks

Safety Techniques for Everyone Adware, Spyware, Malware Phishing, Pharming

Internet Safety for Parents Social Networking Filters, etc. Non-technical Q&A Hands-on assistance

Different Types of Spyware

Spyware Adware Embedded Programs Trojan Horse Browser Hijackers Dialers Malware

Why do people make Spyware?

Profit A challenge Malice Boredom Business

How do I know if I’ve got Spyware?

Computer is running slower than normal Popups (on or off the internet) New toolbars Home page changes Search results look different Error messages when accessing the web

What does Spyware look like?

What does Spyware look like?

What does Spyware look like?

What does Spyware look like?

What does Spyware look like?

What does Spyware look like?

What does Spyware look like?

What does Spyware look like?

What does Spyware look like?

What does Spyware look like?

What does Spyware look like?

How do I prevent Spyware? Be conscious of what you are clicking

on/downloading Some pop-ups have what appears to be a close

button, but will actually try to install spyware when you click on it. Always look for the topmost right red X.

Remember that things on the internet are rarely free. “Free” Screensavers etc. generally contain ads or worse that pay the programmer for their time.

The Least Wanted List

Weatherbug (GAIN or Claria)Hotbar180 Search AssistantMyWebSearchPopular ScreensaversComet CursorsA Better Internet (Aurora)Kazaa / MorpheusGameSpy ArcadeWhenUSaveNew.NetStarware ToolbarMySearch

Begin2Search180SolutionsZangoCoolWebSearchDyFuCABonzaiBuddyBargainBuddyDashbarGatorWeatherScopeBest Offers NetworkPrecision TimeFunWeb

How do I get rid of Spyware?Use a legitimate spyware removal program

We suggest E-Trust Anti-Virus and Pest Patrol by Computer Associates

Free programs are available for download, however Not generally as proactive Potentially reduced protection MUCH better than no protection

Phishing Most commonly an Email stating your account

Information needs updating Watch for URL’s that are numeric or different

from the link you clicked on Best thing to do is to type in the URL and

check your account directly without following any links in the Email

Many legitimate emails no longer contain a link (Paypal)

Phishing Examples

Phishing Examples

Phishing Examples

Phishing Examples

Phishing Examples

Phishing Examples

How secure do you need to be?

Be Prudent not Paranoid Look for secure sites (https://...) Did you initiate the action? Why is this free? Is the source trustworthy? When in doubt Google it (to find the real

site)

Safer Alternatives

Download.com – All programs are adware/spyware free

Freesaver.com – Screensavers from this site are safe DO NOT click on ads

Cleansoftware.org DataDoctors.com Etc.

What Can YOU Do?What Can YOU Do?

Countdown: Top Ten Tips to secure your cyberspace

Reference: National Cybersecurity Alliance http://www.staysafeonline.info/home-tips.html

Top Ten Count Down

10. Check your computer security regularly

Computers have different security configurations web browser security settings file sharing

Some settings get changed with time Ex: cookies, pop-up windows

9. Disconnect from the Internet when not in use Limit the time your computer is exposed to getting

hacked hackers are always looking for target machines

Pro: no risks when you are disconnected Con: may loose some functionalities when offline

Voice over IP Instant Messenger other services

8. Don’t share access to your computer with strangers

Your OS may allow others to access your files The ability to share files can be used to infect your computer File sharing risks:

get viruses have personal data stolen

7. Back up regularly Backup your system as “often” as how

“much” data you are willing to lose work done last month? last week? today?

Use external devices Make sure you are able to restore data from

your backup Have a start-up disk handy in case your

computer system files get damaged

6. Use smart passwords

Passwords give access to your machine and information people may guess the password lots of automatic systems discover passwords in few seconds

“Golden rule” for how to create a good password 8 characters minimum be as meaningless as possible use uppercase & lowercase letters, symbols and numbers. e.g., xk2&LP97 use a “phrase” to remember: “MyWife1sAg00dCook”

Use multiple passwords Do not share passwords with others Change passwords regularly

5. Download and install security patches for your computer Sometimes bugs are discovered in a program

that may allow a hacker to attack Patches are solutions to those breaches Check your vendors’ websites for updates Ensure you are getting the patch from a

trustworthy source

Firewalls create a protective “wall” between your computer system and the outside world

they determine which ports the machine is allowed to receive your data through

Available at most computer stores and in some operating systems

4. Protect your computer:use firewalls

3. Use care when reading email and downloading files

Emails are the principal sources of computer virus infections

Be sure you know the source and the reason for receiving an attachment before opening it Many viruses spread because they originate from a

familiar email address Be wary of URLs in email Use care when downloading files:

Do not run/install program with unknown origin Do not download software unless you know it was

written by a person or a company you trust Do not give permission to third parties to download

software on your machine

2. Use antivirus/Spyware software, and keep it up to date

Protects your computer against known viruses/spyware new threats emerge daily

Update your software tools regularly check the web site of your anti-virus

software company to see some sample descriptions of viruses and to get regular updates for your software

Use Windows automatic updates

1. Be aware and a promoterof proper cybersecurity practices

Learn cyber security practices: how to update antivirus/spyware

tools how to download security

patches how to backup your system how to create a proper password Try a site-advisor tool (e.g

McAfee) Educate your family members,

colleagues, friends

Top Ten Tips Summary

Check your security settings on a regular basis Disconnect from the Internet when not in use Don’t share access to your computer Backup your data regularly Use smart passwords Download and install security patches for your computer Use a firewall Open email attachments only from known people and when

expected, and download files only from trusted sites Use antivirus software and keep it up to date Become aware and share awareness