ElizabethL

Elizabeth L

=Password Security =


 * TIPS FOR TEENS ABOUT PASSWORDS:

-Make sure to have strong passwords that couldn't be hacked into easily -Don't share your passwords with anyone other than your parents, or, for certain sites, your teachers -Don't use dictionary words in your passwords or common words, and try to replace any letters you can with symbols (i.e. using "@" instead of "a", or "$" instead of "S") -Make your passwords unique and try to create ones that you don't think anyone else would have. -Don't include personal information in your passwords (i.e. your pet's name) These tips came from [|here] || media type="youtube" key="COU5T-Wafa4" width="405" height="280" =**Cyber Bullying **=

Cyber Bullying Stats 1. Over half of adolescents and teens have been bullied online, and about the same number have engaged in cyber bullying. 2. More than 1 in 3 young people have experienced cyber-threats online. 3. Only 1 in 10 teens would tell their parents if they are the victims of cyber bullying

These statistics came from: http://www.bullyingstatistics.org/content/cyber-bullying-statistics.html

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What can you do to help?

-First of all, if you ever see any signs of cyber bullying online, immediately tell a trusted adult about it. Even if it's supposedly "just joking around", it might escalate into something bigger. -Don't take part in the bullying, but don't stand around to do nothing either. Either stand up to the bully or tell someone you know can help. -Try to educate yourself about cyber bullying so that you know how to recognize it when you see it. -Start by simply being kind in your online community. Kindness is contagious, and when people see you being nice, they'll want to be, too.

=You and Your Digital Footprint =

What is a digital footprint?

A digital footprint is the online trail that you leave every time you log on to a website or social network. Essentially, it allows anyone, even people you don't know, to see where you've been online.

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TIPS FOR MANAGING YOUR DIGITAL FOOTPRINT:

1.Think before you post. 2. Be selective about who you give access to your information. 3. Remove any content, links, pictures, etc., that may be harmful to you in the future. 4. Map out your footprint and see exactly what sites you have accounts on, and what your footprint would look like. 5. Be aware and educate yourself. Recognize that everything you do online can be retraced and plan accordingly.

These tips came from: http://msisac.cisecurity.org/newsletters/2012-07.cfm