Tasks:
- Reply to this post and include the each type of information shown in the example below. You could even copy and paste the example, then replace my info with your own. [5]
- Find something interesting that is not necessarily obvious. [2]
- Read the other comments and make your's original. [1]
- Use proper spelling and grammar. [1]
- Self-evaluate. [1]
EXAMPLE
Danger: Criminals use computer technology to obtain large amounts of personal data such as passwords or even banking information.
Prevention: Do NOT respond to "spam" unsolicited E-mail that promises them some benefit but requests identifying data, without realizing that in many cases, the requester has no intention of keeping his promise.
Source: Dept of Justice Website.
URL:http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/idtheft.html#What%20Are%20The%20Most%20Common%20Ways%20To%20Commit%20Identity
I am: Mister T. (first name, last initial)
My score: XX/10
btw - my description of the danger and prevention are a little weak. I would give myself an 9/10.
Danger: Remote administration tools grant a person without physical access to your computer grants him/her more access then you actually have to your own computer if you are infected. They can steal credit card information, steal keystrokes, steal saved passwords, delete whole hard drives, install other programs on your computer, and click around on your screen taking control.
ReplyDeletePrevention: Don’t install anything with an extension of an .exe, .pif, .scr, .com, .bat, or .jar. Install a reputable anti-virus software such as ESET/Kaspersky and malwarebytes, scan suspicious files on virustotal.com before downloading them, and always download things from a reputable source such as cnet.
Source: Various Sites (collected information over time)
URL: N/A
I am: Aaron, H
My score: 9.5/10
Danger: People hack into personal iCloud accounts to retrieve personal/ private information and photos.
ReplyDeletePrevention: Do NOT let anyone know your iCloud information if they plan on using it in such a manner of exposing you. Keep your information in a private place in which no one would be able to see it.
Source: CNET Website
URL:http://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-nude-photos-leaked-protect-icloud-account-security/
I Am: Maxwell S.
My Score:9/10
Danger: credit card fraud.
ReplyDeletePrevention: Use anti-spam in your email to filter out most spam mail.
Source: SC magazine
URL:http://www.scmagazine.com/the-hidden-dangers-of-spam/article/30998/
I am: Dylan K
My score: 6/10
Old or unreliable scripts can be very dangerous. They could send spam to others from your email, hack your site or server, or even attack other PCs all without you knowing. Ways to prevent dangerous scripts from taking over ares simple. Don't answer spam emails, don't use unreliable software, and never modify a script if you're unsure of the results.
ReplyDeleteSource and URL: webnet77 http://webnet77.com/help/dangers.html
My score: 10/10
- Alex B.
Danger: Adults impose as teenagers to gain trust of young adults using social networks, such as facebook, to contact young adults in an attempt to abuse the child.
ReplyDeletePrevention: Do not respond to strangers on social networks simply because they have a young person as a profile picture and say they are your age. Do not post depressing things online because predators see this as a chance to comfort you to gain trust.
Source: 4 dangers of the Internet.
URL: www.webmd.com/parenting/features/4-dangers-internet
I am: Nathan N.
My score: 9/10
I followed the rubric and stated an interesting fact about posting on depression, but I feel that my source did not provide an extreme amount of information although it had decent statistics.
Danger: Identity theft and internet thieves are the product of unsecured web sites, fake emails, and or some PC viruses.
ReplyDeletePrevention: Do not make purchases online if you believe the website does not look legit, do not reply or give your info the fake emails that can steal your personal information, do not share your credit card info with any one online!
Source: Federal Trade Commission.
URL: http://www.optimist.org/internetsafety/potential%20internet%20dangers%20handout_teen.pdf
I am: Mister Tyler K.
My Score: 8.5/10
Danger: Identity Theft is when someone steals another person’s identification information, such as, credit cards, driver’s license, social security number, etc. When someone obtains this information they can take out large sums of money or commit crimes under your name and information.
ReplyDeletePrevention: To protect yourself from identity theft, you should never give anyone your social security number over the internet. You should always check your bank statement and credit report to make sure there are no incorrect transactions. If you don’t protect yourself carefully, you will be very vulnerable to identity theft.
Source: University of Virginia’s security page
URL: http://www.virginia.edu/informationsecurity/idtheft/
I am: Evan K.
My score: 10/10
Danger: Identity theft is when criminals can take your personal information such as your credit cards and social security. Everyone is at risk, they can find these details from Facebook and other social media they also can see emails or other post sent across the internet.
ReplyDeletePrevention: if you think you’re a victim of Identity theft then you can call the fraud department of a major credit bureau, examples of these would be Equifax and Trans union. When you call them ask them to put a fraud alert into the files you sent.
Source: optimist international
URL: http://www.optimist.org/internetsafety/potential%20internet%20dangers%20handout_teen.pdf
I am: Nathan, L
My score: 10/10
Danger: Identity Thief, Can steal credit cards Passports and man Personal info
ReplyDeletePrevention:Place an Initial Fraud Alert, Order Your Credit Reports, Create an Identity Theft Report
Source:.Consumer Information
URL:http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/feature-0014-identity-theft
I am: Ben K.
My score: 6/10
Danger: Identity thieves steal your name, credit card numbers etc., for their own personal use.
ReplyDeletePrevention: Don't reply to anything suspicious over the internet, find a reliable source of that company/person.
Source: https://metlifedefender.com/features-and-benefits#personal
I am: Nick B.
My score: 6/10
Danger.
ReplyDeleteViruses can sometimes damage the computer. They can insert themselves on to the computer programs and delete them, crash the computer or format it. Other viruses or spyware can hide in your computer and monitor what you do for advertisements.
Prevention.
Always be careful when opening strange emails, or emails from people you don't know, they could contain malware or harmful software. It is always a good idea to use anti-virus programs just in case to keep your computer running smoothly.
Source: CYBERethics
URL: http://www.cyberethics.info/cyethics1/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=160&Itemid=30&lang=en
I am: Nicholas Sacilowski
My Score 8/10, i clould of gave more information
Danger: There are many dangers with social media such as Getting your account broken into illegally (hacked) or even Stalked through Facebook. This can be a dangerous thing for children or even unknowing teens. There are people out there who use their computers in a way to illegally infiltrate the code of social media and retrieve someone username and password. Stalking is another big issue through Facebook especially because there is a lot of personal information that you put out for other people to see whenever they want to.
ReplyDeletePrevention: There isn’t a true way to prevent “hackers” from accessing your email or Facebook but you can lessen your chances of this. One way is to keep your twitter and Facebook to people that you know and not just anyone who follows you or tries to add you. However the alternate method can be better, you can change your password every week to something new to prevent them from accessing you or you can even put in false information such as a fake email (an email that you don’t use for school or daily use) or even a fake address and phone number.
Source: GCFLearnfree.org
URL: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/internetsafetyforkids/4
I am: Ethan Brown
My score: 9.3/10
I followed my website and reworded my findings but my grammar could be improved, however I feel like I touched on the topic in a way that everyone will understand and be able to follow, or relate to.
Danger: Credit Card Fraud
ReplyDeletePrevention: Shred anything with your credit card number on it
Source: 7 ways to avoid Credit Card Fraud
URL: http://credit.about.com/od/privacyconcerns/tp/avoid-credit-card-fraud.htm
I Am: Zach G.
My Score: 6/10
Danger: Tech savvy people could hack into others vulnerable accounts and get personal information to use for their own benefit.
ReplyDeletePrevention: Don't click on ads that claim you won a prize because most of them are fake and are simply spams. Avoid meeting strangers you met on the internet, if you do, make it somewhere public with witnesses.
Source: Internet Safety 101
URL: http://www.internetsafety101.org/dangers.htm
I am: Nicole F.
My score: 7/10
I didn't thoroughly research much about internet safety and a lot of this stuff is basic and already well known.
Danger: "Purge: Anarchy" movie sparks disturbing online "purges"
ReplyDeletePrevention: Monitor your children's social media, and remind them of the consequences.
Source: KSHB news website
URL:http://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/purge-anarchy-movie-sparks-disturbing-online-purges
I am: Shawn C
My score: 10/10
Danger: Getting you credit card information stolen.
ReplyDeletePrevention: You can install sites such as F-Secure.
Source: My family's personal experience.
URL: N/A
I am : Cody K.
My Score: 6/10
Danger: Credit Card Fraud
ReplyDeletePrevention: Credit Freezes, which won't allow credit hackers to access your file without a password or pin number.
Source/URL: http://www.ehow.com/about_7372588_credit-fraud-prevention.html
I am: Zach Gabbey
My Score: 8/10
I followed the rubric and stated a way to prevent fraud. I didn't go that much into detail but gave a great way to protect yourself.