Safe Internet Use
Learn simple habits that help you browse, communicate, download, and share information more safely online.
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Build Safer Online Habits
The internet is useful and powerful. Smart decisions can help keep your information, accounts, and devices safer.
What Does Safe Internet Use Mean?
Safe internet use means making careful choices when browsing websites, using social media, downloading files, and sharing information online.
Simple habits such as checking website addresses, protecting personal information, using trusted connections, and thinking before clicking can make a big difference.
Protect Your Information
- ✓ Keep your passwords private.
- ✓ Be careful when sharing personal information.
- ✓ Check privacy settings on your accounts.
- ✓ Log out when using shared devices.
Think Before You Click
- ✓ Check links before opening them.
- ✓ Avoid suspicious downloads.
- ✓ Be careful with unexpected messages.
- ✓ Ask for help if something seems suspicious.
REAL-LIFE EXAMPLE
Using Public Wi-Fi
Imagine you are in a café and see a Wi-Fi network with an unfamiliar name. Before entering sensitive information, make sure the network is legitimate.
When in doubt, use a trusted connection.
QUICK CHECK
Would You Share It?
Someone you met online asks you for your password and personal information. What should you do?
What should you do?
QUICK SAFETY TIPS
Remember These 4 Rules
Keep these simple habits in mind whenever you use the internet.
Protect Privacy
Think carefully before sharing personal information online.
Check Links
Make sure links and websites are trustworthy before opening them.
Stay Updated
Keep your devices and applications updated with security improvements.
Think First
Pause when something online feels suspicious or unusual.
READY TO TEST YOURSELF?
Are You Ready to Browse Safely?
Test your knowledge with the Safe Internet Quiz.
SAFE INTERNET QUIZ
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