Behind Closed Doors Digital Danger the dark side of the net with Sue Watling and Jim Rogers 1 st April 2014 No walls, no doors, no boundaries, nowhere to hide. How safe are you online?
The good side of the net… …and the dark side …
Digital Danger Activity: how many examples of ‘digital danger’ can you think of?
Cyberbullying - when the fun stops Cyberbullying can include: –stolen identity –threats or blackmail –rumours and gossip –abusive comments –inappropriate images Everyone Knows Your Name (1.00)
Cyberstalking Definition “a constellation of behaviours in which an individual inflicts upon another repeated unwanted intrusions and communications.” (Mullen, 1999)
How to stay safe online Activity: what can you do to stay safe online?
Staying safe online Keep personal information private Create new passwords Get a new address for all online accounts Take care with security questions Delete any apps which give away your location. Run an anti-spyware scan Don't use Facebook unless it’s with a false name, photo and information. Only add trusted friends to social media Explain to friends, family, co-workers; ask them not to post information about you online.
Passwords not to use Password (name of website) Qwerty Abc Monkey Letmein
Online identities
Summary What goes online stays online Avoiding digital danger: –Don’t post pictures online you wouldn’t want your mum or your grandma to see –Don’t put personal details, like birthdays, on social media sites –Check who is on your friends list, if you don’t know and trust them, delete them –Pick up the further information hand-out
Thank you for taking part… Sue Watling Jim Rogers Image from