safety by subject - ‘online’
online security – talking points for children
Children are well able to use the internet, but may not be quite so adept at spotting the dangers. Here is some advice to educate them about the risks of parting with personal details online.
email and security
Spammers, fraudsters – there are many people out there, using emails for malicious purposes. Here are some of the things worth looking out for, to keep your inbox more secure.
staying secure online
There are lots of ways you can keep more secure when you’re online. Below are some suggestions for extra safety.
viruses and other dangers
Just like a virus can infect us, even though we can’t see it, so a computer virus can invisibly infect your computer and cause it damage.
socialising online – talking points for children
Here are some areas of discussion with children, to help them avoid encountering someone who isn’t who they say they are.
social networking sites
The last couple of years have seen an innovation on the internet called ‘social networking’ or web 2.0. This allows people to publish their own sites quickly and easily, and to post images and recordings onto the internet for anyone to view.
making online chat safer
So, how can online socialising be made safer? On the Orange web portal, you’ll find services such as Orange Chat and other Orange adult services. These warn the user on entry and require under-18s to declare they are aged 18 or over before they can use the service. Take a look at how to protect yourself using Orange chat, and click here to see the Orange chat moderation policy
socialising online – dangers
One of the main threats posed by socialising online is anonymity. There are no rules demanding that anyone must be who they say they are. People often leave messages under usernames rather than their own names, for example. But people can go further, disguising their age, sex, appearance and interests. These deceptions may be impossible to detect.