Sunday, February 14, 2010

Video Reflection

Internet Safety

Internet safety is a big deal! A really bid deal! Many don't really think about. They just go online, do whatever they want and don't even give it a second thought. The hard reality is that you need to be careful with what you put online. You may think that whatever you do online is private, but it may very well be fair game with people that have the knowledge how to hack into databases, etc.

You need to be careful with what you post on blogs. When you enter credit or billing information, be careful and make sure that it is a secure site. If not, DO NOT do it! Make sure that it is a reputable site that you are buying from and not some 3rd party site that seems shady. If it seems shady, then it probably is.

Parents need to monitor what their children are doing. Children need to be taught about internet safety and how important it is. They need to understand the dangers that are out there.

Nowadays, the internet is just as dangerous as walking down the street. The internet could be a very, very educational too, though it could also be a very dangerous one. Lets be cautious out there folks!

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