18. Primary Online Risks and Threats
To Computers To Families To Personal
• Viruses • Cyberbullies Information
• Worms • File-sharing • Online fraud and
abuses phishing
• Trojans
• Invasion • Hoaxes
• Spyware of privacy • Identity theft
• Disturbing • Spam
content
• Predators
19. Primary Threats to Computer Security
Viruses/Worms
Software programs
designed to invade Trojans
your computer, and Viruses that pretend to be
copy, damage, or helpful programs while
delete your data. destroying your data,
Spyware
damaging your computer, Software that tracks
and stealing your your online activities or
personal information. displays endless ads.
26. Use the Red “X” to Close Pop-ups
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•
www.microsoft.com/protect
27.
28. Primary Online Risks for Children
Disturbing
Content
If kids explore
unsupervised, they
File-share Abuse could stumble upon
Cyberbullies images or information
Unauthorized sharing of
you may not want
Both children and adults music, video, and other
them exposed to.
may use the Internet to files may be illegal,
harass or intimidate and download
other people. malicious software.
Predators Invasion of Privacy
These people use the If kids fill out online forms, they
Internet to trick children may share information you
into meeting with them don’t want strangers to have
in person. about them or your family.
29. Take Steps to Help Protect
Your Family
Talk with your kids about what they do online
Set clear rules for Internet use
Keep personal information private
Use tools for family safety
