Rules of

Netiquette
Focus Points on this Lesson
● Internet Safety -Consider one’s and others’
safety when sharing information using the internet.
● Reputation - Consider one’s and others’
reputation when using the internet.
● Prevention - Know and determined how to
avoid the dangers of the internet
● Responsibility - Be responsible in the use of
social networking sites
 Online Security,
Safety and Ethics
 Netiquette
… is network etiquette,
the do’s and don’ts of
online communication.

Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters

THINK before you
POST
Is it True
Is it Helpful?
Is it Inspiring?
Is it Necessary?
Is it Kind?
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10 Best Rules of Netiquette
10 Best Rules
of Netiquette
10 Best Rules of Netiquette
1. The Golden Rule
● treat others as you would like to be
treated.
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2. No Flaming
● Don’t insult others in the internet.

● FLAME – is a personal insult

communicated through the internet.
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3. Don’t Type in ALL CAPS

● People may misinterpret it.

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4. Don’t Spam
● SPAM- it is any unsolicited email from
unknown sources.

● It can happen on chat, microblogging

etc.
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5. Don’t talk with people you do
not know.

● Do not arrange to met anyone you

meet online.
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6. Obey Copyright Laws.

● Don’t steal someone else’s idea,

property, and rights.
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7. Use Proper Grammar and
Spelling
● Errors diminish the credibility of the
message.
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8. Be Honest / Be Yourself

● Tell the truth.

● Do not pretend to be someone else.
● Don’t create a dummy account.
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9. Follow the Terms of Service

● Follow the Rules and Policy of the

Website/Community
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10. Shop, Transact on Secure
Websites and Platforms
● Always look for “https://”
● Identify and verify the identity of the
seller of the item posted online.
● Transact only with official platforms.
 Always look for https://
HTTPS - "Hyper-Text Transfer Protocol Secure"
Internet Safety
What is Internet Safety?

- It refers to the
online security or safety of
people and their information
when using the internet.

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 Photo by David Preston
Article Source: https://www.theverge.com/2017/1/10/14226034/instagram-boarding-pass-security-problem-bad-idea
Tips to be safe on

Internet
(Social Media, Websites,
On Smartphones, Etc.)
Tips to be safe on
Internet (Protecting Your Password)
● Use a complex password - It should be hard for
other people to guess your password and it's a
good idea to change it regularly.
Some Tips to be safe on
Internet (Protecting Your Password)
● Use a complex password - It should be hard for
other people to guess your password and it's a
good idea to change it regularly.
● Enable Multi-Factor Authenticator – it makes
your account even more secure by requiring extra
information to let you log in, such as a code sent to
your phone.
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Some Tips to be safe on
Internet (Protecting Your Password)
● Use a complex password - It should be hard for
other people to guess your password and it's a
good idea to change it regularly.
● Enable Multi-Factor Authenticator – it makes
your account even more secure by requiring extra
information to let you log in, such as a code sent to
your phone.
● Don’t share your passwords
Some Tips to be safe on
Internet (Surfing the internet)
● Use private Wi-Fi networks, never public ones
when transacting online sites that involves money
and sensitive info.
● Sign-up for secured sites and legit sites only.
● Don’t open emails or files from people you
don’t know.
● Always do a LOG OUT
● Check your Sessions Regularly
Some Tips to be safe on
Internet (Using Smartphone)
● Have your phone, and apps installed up-to-
date and secure.
Some Tips to be safe on
Internet (Using Smartphone)
● Have your phone, and apps installed up-to-
date and secure.
● Install apps from Legit Sources Only.
● Enable Find my iPhone / Find my Phone in
case your phone is lost or stolen.
Some Tips to be safe on
Internet (Using Social Media)
● Review posts you’re tagged in before
approving them
● Think about whether you’ll regret posting
something later.
● Be careful when meeting-in person with
someone you met online
Internet Threats
Internet Threats

MALWARE
● Stands for “Malicious Software.

● Is a set of instructions that run on you

computer and make your system do
something that an attacker wants it to do
What

MALWARE Can Do?

● Steal personal information
● Delete files
● Click fraud
● Steal software serial numbers
● Use your computer as relay
NoVirus.uk
 Different Kinds of

MALWARE
Keyloggers

Virus Worm Trojan Spyware Adware

Roque
Security
Software
Different Kinds of Malware
VIRUS
● A computer virus is a piece of malicious computer code
that attaches itself to a software program, email or
computer file without your permission.

● It can transfers through the internet and local networks or

data storage like flash drives and CD’s
Different Kinds of Malware
Rogue Security Software

● tricks the user into posting that is a security

software. It asks the user to pay to improve his/her
security but in reality that are not protected at all.
 Trojan Worm

A malicious program A malicious program that

that is disguised transfers from
as a useful program one computer to
but once Spreads another by any
to
downloaded Computers
type of means.
or installed, leaves It uses computer
your PC network to spread itself.
unprotected and allows
hackers to get your Ex. ILOVEYOU worm Love
information. Bug Worm created by Filipino
Different Kinds of Malware
Spyware
● A program that runs in the background without you
knowing it. It has the ability to monitor what you are
currently doing and typing through keylogging.

● Keyloggers- used to record the keystroke done by the

user. 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.
Different Kinds of Malware
Ransomware

● is a type of malicious software that threatens to

publish the victim's data or perpetually block
access to it unless a ransom is paid.

Cryptovirology: extortion-based security threats and countermeasures. IEEE Symposium

on Security and Privacy. pp. 129–140
Different Kinds of Malware
Adware
● A program designed to send your advertisement, mostly
as pop-ups.

● SPAM- Refers to the transmission of unsolicited

messages from various origins using electric messaging
systems
Adware on Smartphones

Nokia Android Family PH FB Group

Internet Threats

Pharming
● a more complicated way of phishing
where it exploits the DNS (Domain Name
Service) system
Internet Threats

Phishing
● Is a software or a program used by an
attacker to obtain personal information.

● It targets the passwords to hack and take

control of a user account..
https://sites.google.com/site/mobilesecuritylabware/9-mobile-phishing/post-lab-activities/lab-1-fake-facebook-phishing-attack
Acts and Laws in the Philippines that
protects you

● Republic Act No. 10627 or Anti Bullying Act of

2013.
● Republic Act No. 10175 or Cybercrime
Prevention Act of 2012.
● Republic Act No. 10173 or Data Privacy Act
of 2012