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"A computer
virus ate my homework." |
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If you try this excuse on your teacher, he'll
think you don't know much about protecting computers.
Viruses are computer instructions that can cause
serious damage to computer files. Hang this poster
next to your computer, reminding yourself how to
avoid catching a virus.
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Don't open E-mail from strangers. |
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If you open an E-mail by mistake, don't
click on links or download files that came
with it. |
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Never pass along funny E-mails or chain
letters—they may contain viruses. |
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"Welcome
to my web site." |
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Like a spider's web, many sites on the Internet
are sticky—they have special features that
make kids want to "stick around" for long periods
of time. Make sure the sites you choose to stick
around can be trusted because they
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clearly post a privacy policy that explains
how it protects kids. |
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don't ask for information about you that
isn't needed to use the site. |
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remind kids to ask their parents for permission
before giving ANY private identity information. |
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"On the
Internet, nobody knows you're a dog." |
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In cyberspace, nobody knows if you are a girl
or boy or how old you are. Think how easy it would
be pretend you are someone you are not. Well, it's
just as easy for anyone else. Get your parent's
permission to talk online with pals you meet in
cyberspace. But when you do, remember
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some people online pretend to be what they
are not. You can't know for sure if what they
say is true. |
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you can share your thoughts about a common
interest with someone you meet online, but
that person is still a stranger. |
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before sharing ANY private identity information
(full name, address, telephone number, and
so on) with a cyberpal, get your parent's
permission. |
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