How to deal with an E-Safety issue

You cannot get viruses from an email

• True

• False

Answer explanation

In May 2000, the fast-spreading ILOVEYOU virus shut down email services in several major enterprises, including Microsoft and Ford Motor Company.

It is illegal to download chart music without paying for it

• True

• False

Answer explanation

If a person downloads a song without paying for it, he or she likely has committed the crime of copyright infringement.

It is a good idea to have a virus checker installed on your computing device.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

You should always keep your mobile or tablet updated to the more recent software issued by the manufacturer. This will bring the latest security fixes and patches to protect against viruses or malware.

If you upload a photo online you cannot guarantee that you are able to delete copies of it, as others may have accessed it or saved it.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

If you are worried, speak to an adult: parent, teacher or report online - CEOP.

If you upload a file online which contains your personal information, other people can not make a copy of it.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

If a file is online it can be copied.

Nobody wants their personal content to be used without their consent or even knowledge but anything that enters the internet space is prone to theft.

Use a Virtual Private Network.

Giving out personal information online puts you at risk.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Besides your name and face, pictures show viewers your friends, birthday, home address, or school.

That’s enough information to try to scam you or your friends.

Don't use # (hashtags) fraudsters can access you easier this way.

Spyware collects information about you, without you knowing.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Spyware is malware that steals personal information about the user like:

usernames, passwords and

email addresses

It keeps a record of everything the user types, which is called key logging.

Some spyware can even use your webcam without your knowledge!

It is ok to tell your friends your passwords.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

You should only click onto websites you trust.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Secure websites have https://

Check the file extension of your website.

Is there a padlock?

You only need to check a website is valid if you are using it for homework.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

You should always check if a website is valid. Not all websites are reliable.