Lesson 4: Ethics on the Internet

• What is another term for Ethics on the Internet?

  Cyber Ethics
• How can Ethics on the Internet be described?

  As acceptable behavior standards to be followed by digital users while using the internet
• What does the term "Netiquette" refer to?

  The do’s and don’ts on online communication
• What does NET and ETIQUETTE stand for in Netiquette?

  • NET: Network
  • ETIQUETTE: Ethical rules
• What are the 10 Rules of Etiquette?

  1. The Golden Rule
  2. No flaming
  3. Don’t type in “ALL CAPS”
  4. Don’t spam
  5. Don’t talk with strangers
  6. Obey Copyright Law
  7. Use Proper Grammar and Spelling
  8. Be Honest and Be Yourself
  9. Follow the TOS/TOC (Terms of Service/Terms of Conditions)

  10. Shop secure sites
• What does Online Ethics deal with?

  Placing a value on acts according to whether they are good or bad
• What are some Internet Ethics Issues?

  1. Privacy
  2. Big Data
  3. Net Neutrality
  4. Access to the Internet
• What is Online Safety concerned with?

  Maximizing the user’s personal safety and security risk to private information
• What are Web-based threats?

  Cybersecurity risks that may cause an undesirable event or action via the internet
• What are some examples of Internet Threats?

  1. Malware
  2. Spam
  3. Phishing
• What does Malware stand for?

  Malicious software
• What are the 5 Categories of Malware?

  1. Virus
  2. Worm
  3. Trojan
  4. Spyware
  5. Adware
• What is a Virus in terms of Malware?

  A virus spreads between computers and causes damage to data and software
• How does a Worm function?

  A worm self-replicates and infects other computers while remaining active
• What is a Trojan in the context of Malware?

  A Trojan is malware that downloads onto a computer disguised as a legitimate program
• What does Spyware do?

  Spyware gathers data from the device and user and sends it to third parties without their consent
• What is Adware?


  Adware consists of various pop-up advertisements that show up on your computer
• What is Spam?


  Unwanted emails mostly from advertisements or bots
• What is the goal of Phishing?

  To acquire sensitive personal information like passwords and credit card details
• What are some examples of Online Crimes?


  1. Cyberbullying
  2. Identity theft
  3. Phishing
  4. Plagiarism and Copyright Infringement
• What are some Internet Security Strategies?

  1. Browser Selection
  2. Email Security
  3. Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
  4. Firewalls
  5. Authenticity Verification
  6. Publish Author’s Name
  7. Credible Website
  8. Rating, Number of Viewers, and Number
  9. Reference and Related Article
• What is Browser Selection?

  Choosing a browser based on speed, security, and compatibility
• What does Email Security involve?

  Protecting emails from unauthorized access and cyber threats
• What is Multifactor Authentication (MFA)?


  Verifying identity with two or more security methods
• What are Firewalls used for?

  Security systems that control network traffic and block unauthorized access
• What is Authenticity Verification?

  Confirming content is genuine and unaltered
• Why is it important to Publish Author’s Name?

  To list the content creator or author’s identity for credibility
• What defines a Credible Website?

  A trustworthy site with reliable and verifiable information
• What do Rating, Number of Viewers, and Number indicate?

  Collective ratings of the past-values of the sites of shares
• What is the purpose of Reference and Related Article?


  Most credible articles include a list of references related to the published one
• What are some tools for Research and Information Seeking?

  1. Web search engines
  2. Research Indexing Sites
  3. Massive Online Open Course (MOOC)
  4. Employment Website
  5. Electronic Commerce
• What are Web search engines?

  Programs designed to search
• What are Research Indexing Sites?

  Dedicated to compile and index resources done by academic researchers
• What is a Massive Online Open Course (MOOC)?

  A platform dedicated to teach and inform
• What is an Employment Website?

  A site that enables companies to post job vacancies
• What is Electronic Commerce?

  Technology that uses electronics to trade products and currencies
• What are the 10 Safety Tips for online safety?

  1. Know the scam
  2. Think before you click
  3. Safety peruse
  4. Shop safety
  5. Kick-butt password
  6. Protect your info. Keep your guard up.
  7. Watch your Wi-Fi Connectivity
  8. Install a Firewall
  9. Keep up the date

  10. Use of hogging