cyber safety!

It is so important to be safe while on the internet, well really anywhere. But on the internet many people pretend to be people who they really arn't, and that can be really scary. A murderer, pedophile, or just a creepy old man could pretend to be a cute 17 year old guy who a girl has always dreamed of . Most of the time the girl will believe the person and the worst of things could happen. The internet isn't dangerous just because of this though, there are con-artists and hackers that can find out information on you without you even knowing like phishing codes.

The best way to stay safe is to not give out your address or other personal information, there is technology where you can find someone by just knowing their phone number. Never put your credit card number on the web unless it is a a secure site (a lock icon at the bottom of the screen.)And keep a paper trial of your transactions. If you are talking to someone online never ever meet them unless you have parent's permission or have someone to accompany you. Do not upload pictures of yourself to send to them either, or let your friends post pictures. When something is put on the internet it is there forever, and anyone can see it even years and years later.




for more information you can visit these sites:

http://www.cybersafety.ca.gov/
http://www.wiredsafety.org/