E-Safety

Question 1

Precautions to take when using the internet.

Answer 1

-Ensure the website can be trusted.
-Only purchase from websites which offer safe and encrypted connections.
-Always turn on ‘safe search’ this ensures maximum security.
-Only use websites recommended by teachers and parents.
-Remember to log off the website after u finish using it.

Question 2

Precautions to take when sending and receiving emails.

Answer 2

-Only open emails and attachments from known sources
-Avoid clicking on hyperlinks within emails, it can be a phishing scam
-Manually type in email address, this allows u to spot grammar mistakes which may make it not genuine
-Protect ur email account by using passwords which are difficult to guess.

Question 3

Precautions to take when social media.

Answer 3

-Don’t not publicly post or give out personal information
-Do not send out photos of yourself to people you don’t know
-Always make sure the photos that you do post aren’t able to link you to a certain place
-Prevent posting yourself in your school uniform.
-Only friend people which are well known to you
-When posting ensure the privacy setting is turned on.

Question 4

Risk associated with online gaming.

Answer 4

-Predators
-Cyberbullying
-Voice masking technology
-Use of webcams