Cyber Safety

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The internet is an amazing place to learn, play, and connect with friends—but it’s important to stay safe while you're online. These simple tips will help you protect your personal information, make smart choices, and have a positive experience every time you go online. Let’s dive into some easy ways to stay cyber safe!

1. Avoid clicking on suspicious links or downloading unknown files: These can harm your device or steal your information. They could contain viruses or tricks to steal your personal info.
   
   
2. Always ask a trusted adult before downloading apps or games: Some apps may not be safe or may collect your personal info. 
   
   
3. Don't share your full name, address, phone number, or school online: This keeps you safe from strangers. This information can be used to find you or misuse your identity. 
   
   
4. Always log out of accounts when you're done, especially on shared devices: It helps keep your accounts and information private and secure. 
   
   
5. Don't talk to or accept friend requests from people you don't know in real life: Not everyone online is who they say they are. Strangers online can pretend to be someone they're not.
   
   
6. Only share pictures with people you know and with permission from a parent or guardian: Once a picture is online, it can be hard to control where it goes. Photos can spread quickly and be seen by the wrong people. 
   
   
7. Only visit websites that are trusted and appropriate for kids: Safe sites protect you from harmful or scary content and online dangers. 
   
   
8. Treat others with respect and kindness, just like you would in person: Being kind online helps create a positive and safe space for everyone. 
   
   
9. Take breaks and don't spend too much time online: Too much screen time can affect your health and mood. It affects your eyes, sleep, and more.
   
   
10. Create tricky passwords and never share them with anyone except trusted adults: Strong passwords protect your accounts from being hacked. 
    
    
11. Make sure your profiles on social media or games are set to private: This keeps your info safe and visible only to people you know and trust.
    
    
12. If someone is being mean or making you feel uncomfortable online, tell a trusted adult right away: Adults can help stop the problem and keep you safe.

*This was an assignment for a class geared towards educating children- Please share it with yours or the children you teach! HERE is a great website to stay informed. Also check out THIS VIDEO and THIS VIDEO on YouTube with similar information.