Internet Safety
Top Five Internet Dangers for Kids
Top Five Internet Dangers for Kids
1. Data theft - stolen passwords, addresses, Social Security numbers, credit card numbers,
other financial information
2. Malicious software (also known as malware) - adware, spyware, viruses, phishing scams
3. Inappropriate content - pornography, content focused on violence, hate propaganda
Inappropriate content - social networking sites, cell phones, sexting, online reputation
4. Cyberbullying - bullying peers via instant messages, social networking sites, online games
5. Predators - social networking sites, grooming process, sex trafficking
Data Theft
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Phishing Scams
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Spoof Sites
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Firewall
Anti-Virus Software
Anti-Spam Software
Anti-Adware/Spyware
Malicious software
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Virus
Worm
Trojan Horse
Spyware
Adware
Inappropriate content
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VDOE Information Brief - Children and the Internet
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Jo Langford (Sex Educator / Therapist / Dad) website www.beheroes.net
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A Parents’ Guide to Facebook
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Identity Production in a Networked Culture: Why Youth Heart MySpace
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VDOE Information Brief - Sexting: Implications for Schools
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The 5 Dangers of Facebook and Other Network Sites
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15 Sites and Apps Kids Are Heading to After Facebook
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Social Media Sites and Settings for Parents
Cyberbullying
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NetSmartz Cyberbullying Videos: Feathers in the Wind /
You Can't Take It Back / Broken Friendship
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Digizen ‘Lets Fight it Together’ Film
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Let other people know if you experience bullying.
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Save the evidence.
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Report incidents to your Internet service provider, e-mail
provider, or Web site host. If the incidents begin
occurring offline, report the encounters to school officials,
or the police.
Handout URL:
http://tinyurl.com/mmoxks4
Internet Safety Presentation
Fairfax County Public Schools
Office of Instructional Technology Integration
Internet Safety
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Predators
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NetSmartz Internet Predator Videos:
Julie’s Journey / Amy’s Choice
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Grooming Process
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Washingtonian Article:
You’re Pretty—You Could Make Some Money
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Fairfax Network Program:
Tricked: Inside the World of Teen Sex Trafficking
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Contact local law enforcement if:
Something happened online that made you (or your child) feel uncomfortable, fearful, or
threatened. You recognize suspicious or dangerous behavior.
Recommended Resources
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FCPS Internet Safety Page
http://www.fcps.edu/is/instructionaltechnology/internetsafety/index.shtml
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i-SAFE http://www.isafe.org/fcps
Fairfax County Public Schools is partnering with i-SAFE to provide Internet safety education
in all K-12 schools, including Professional Development for faculty and staff, curriculum and
leadership opportunities for students, and resources for parents and the community at large.
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Common Sense Media / Parent Concerns
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/parent-concerns
Have a question or digital dilemma? Here you will find age-appropriate guidelines for your
family plus videos and articles to help with the tough conversations.
Other Good Websites
Books on Parenting
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Internet Safety Tips for
Parents
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Connect Safely
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Got Teens?
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Cybersmart
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Cybercitizenship.org
The Everyday Parenting
Toolkit
Social Networking Tip
Sheet
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Cyber Predator Tip Sheet
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Digizen
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FBI Safe Online Surfing
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Google Safety Center
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iKeepSafe
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NetSmartz
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Stay Safe Online
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YouTube Safety Center
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The Kazdin Method for
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Parenting the Defiant Child
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i-Safe Tip Sheets
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Internet Safety Terms &
Abbreviations
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Chat Abbreviations /
Acronyms
Cyber Bullying Tip Sheet
Identity Theft Tip Sheet
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Intellectual Property Tip
Sheet
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Malicious Code Tip Sheet
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Email Threats Tip Sheet
Internet Safety Presentation
Fairfax County Public Schools
Office of Instructional Technology Integration