Personal spaces
Types of personal spaces Personal websites VLE Forums Blogs Social networking sites Online photo albums
Security rules on personal spaces Do not post anything online that you would not made public Minimise details that identify you or your whereabouts Not to share your account details online Only share with people you know Do not use the GPS function on your phone and share it with people you do not know
Your online reputation Search details on search engines such as google and yahoo Act if you see or read something about you do not like
Cookies Small text files sent to your computer by most websites when you visit them. they are stored on your computer and are used to track what you do on that website. This is used on order they might suggest things you like
What are the benefits of cookie Give two reasons why you should delete cookies from your computer
Controlling cookies Cookies track your browsing activity Get the browser to accept or reject cookies Get the browser to promote for cookies All websites who use cookies they to have a privacy policy describing the use of cookies
Spyware Identity theft Hackers can install software called Trojans to spy on your computer hackers can find out your personal and financial information as you enter it, and use it to commit fraud
Phishing Sent to get information out of people, is often urgent because they want you to hand over your information without thinking. Banks will never contact by emails Look for the greeting Check URL from the bank
Preventing spyware Use a firewall to stop auto download remotely accessed Install antispy software Be aware of downloading free music Download form websites you trust Never click ok or close on windows your not sure of