NETIQUETTE
Empowerment Technology
Netiquette
Definition of Netiquette
Rules of Netiquette
Tips on How to Stay Safe
Online
Internet Threats
How to avoid these threats?
NETIQUETTE
Netiquette is short for “Internet etiquette.” Just like etiquette is a code of polite
behavior in society, netiquette is a code of good behavior on the Internet. This
includes several aspects of the Internet, such as email, social media, online chat, web
forums, website comments, multiplayer gaming, and other types of online
communication.
Netiquette is a short form of network etiquette or
Internet etiquette.
RULES OF NETIQUETTE
1. The Golden Rule (treat others as you would like to be treated)
2. No Flaming (Flame is a personal insult communicated through the internet)
3. Don’t type in all CAPS (people may misinterpret)
4. Don’t SPAM (it is any unsolicited e-mail from unknown sources)
5. Don’t talk with people you do not know (do not arrange to meet anyone you meet online)
6. Obey Copyright Laws (Don’t steal someone else’s idea, property and rights)
7. Use proper Grammar and Spelling (errors diminishes the credibility of the message)
8. Be Honest/Be Yourself (tell the truth, do not pretend to be someone else)
9. Follow the TOS (TOS – Term of Service) (Rules and Policy of the sites)
10. SHOP SECURE SITES (these are sites with transport layer security) (TLS or SLS Socket
Layer Security)
TIPS ON HOW TO STAY SAFE ONLINE
1. Be mindful of what you share online and what site you share it to.
2. Do not just accept terms and conditions; read it.
3. Check out the privacy policy page of a website to learn how the website handles the information you
share.
4. Know the security features of the social networking site you use. By keeping your profile private,
search engines will not be able to scan your profile.
5. Do not share your password with anyone.
6. Avoid logging in to public networks/Wi-Fi. Browsing in “incognito (or private) mode,” a feature of the
browser, will not protect you from hackers.
7. Do not talk to strangers whether online or face-to-face.
8. Never post anything about a future vacation. It is similar to posting, “Rob my house at this date.”
9. Add friends you know in real life.
10. Avoid visiting untrusted websites.
11. Install and update an antivirus software on your computer. Use only one anti-virus
software to avoid conflict.
12. If you have a Wi-Fi at home, make it a private network by adding a password.
13. Avoid downloading anything from untrusted websites. You are most vulnerable in peer-
to-peer downloads (torrents) as the download is most likely not monitored by the site owner.
14. Buy the software; do not use pirated ones.
15. Do not reply or click links from suspicious emails
INTERNET THREATS
Here are some of the threats you should be aware of when using the Internet:
1. Malware – (stands for malicious software) - is a set of instruction that run on your computer and
make your system do something than an attacker wants to.
What is it good for?
a. Steal personal information
b. Delete files
c. Click fraud
d. Steal software serial numbers
e. e. Use your computer as relay
Different Kinds of Malware
f. Virus – program designed to replicate itself and transfer from one computer to another - a computer
virus is a piece of malicious computer code that attaches itself to a software program, email or
computer file without your permission.
b. Worm – a malicious program that transfers from one computer to another by any type of means. Often, it uses a
computer network to spread itself. For example, the ILOVEYOU worm (Love Bug Worm) created by a Filipino.
c. Trojan – a malicious program that is disguised as a useful program but once downloaded or installed, leaves
your PC unprotected and allow hackers to get your information. *Rogue security software – tricks the user into
posing that it is a security software. It asks the user to pay to improve his/her security but in reality, they are not
protected at all.
d. Spyware – a program than runs in the background without you knowing it (thus called “spy”). It has the ability
to monitor what you are currently doing and typing through keylogging.
*Keyloggers – used to record keystroke done by the users. This is done to steal their password or any other
sensitive information. It can record email, messages, or any information you type using your keyboard.
e. Adware – a program designed to send you advertisements, mostly as pop-ups
2. Spam – unwanted email mostly from bots or advertisers. It can be used to send malware
3. Phishing – its goal is to acquire sensitive personal information like passwords and credit card details. This is
done by sending you an email that will direct the user to visit a website and be asked to update his/her username,
password, credit card, or personal information.
*Pharming – a more complicated way of phishing where it exploits the DNS (Domain Name Service) system
HOW TO AVOID THESE THREATS?
A very effective way of avoiding these threats is verifying the authenticity and credibility of the
WEB source.
PROTECTING REPUTATIONS ONLINE
THINK BEFORE YOU CLICK
1. Before you post something on the web, ask these questions to yourself: Would you want your
parents or grandparents to see it? Would you want your future boss to see it? Once you post
something on the web, you have no control of who sees your posts.
2. Your friends depend on you to protect their reputation online. Talk to your friends about this serious
responsibility.
3. Set you post to “private.” In this way, search engines will not be able to scan that post.
4. Avoid using names. Names are easy for search engines to scan.
5. If you feel that a post can affect you or other’s reputation, ask the one who posted it to pull it down
or report it as inappropriate.
- COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT
1. Understand.
2. Be responsible.
3. Be creative.
4. Know the law.
ONLINE RESEARCH
1. Have a question in mind.
2. Narrow it down.
3. Advance Search.
4. Look for a credible source.
5. Give credit.
Lionah Grace U. Manalad
ABM 11 – VILLAR
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Lesson 2 Activity: Netiquette