Internet Safety for Kids

What should you do if a stranger messages you online?

• Do not engage; block or report the stranger.

• Reply to the stranger to see what they want.

• Ignore the message and hope it goes away.

• Share personal information to build trust.

How can you tell if a website is safe to visit?

• Read user comments on social media

• Look for flashy advertisements

• Check for HTTPS, padlock icon, and use security tools.

• Check the website's color scheme

What is a good way to find information on the internet?

• Ask random people on social media for answers.

• Use only Wikipedia for all your information needs.

• Trust the first link that appears in your search results.

• Use search engines with specific keywords and check credible sources.

Why is it important to keep your passwords secret?

• To ensure your accounts are more visible to others.

• To make it easier to remember your login details.

• To share with friends for account access.

• It is important to keep your passwords secret to prevent unauthorized access to your accounts and protect your personal information.

What should you look for to know if a source is reliable?

• Check the number of images

• Look for the color of the text

• Look for author credentials, publication date, citations, objectivity, and publisher reputation.

• Read the first paragraph only