Safer Internet Day
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2025 10:38 am
The news of the massive data leak shocked Brazilians and raised many questions about internet security. However, the online world is part of our lives, where we connect with people, objects, institutions and brands. How can we continue to use it with confidence?
The main victims are children. When they use the Internet without supervision and guidance, they are exposed to malicious people and websites. See here for guides on safe Internet use, especially for parents and children.
Safer Internet Day is an initiative to raise awareness and make the internet a safe place for everyone. So, let's start by talking about the variety of cybercrimes that exist and that often go unnoticed!
Data theft;
Be careful when accessing websites or passing on information to third parties. The internet is full of malicious people and websites that use your data to impersonate you when communicating or buying things. Use strong passwords, a good antivirus and adopt good practices to avoid falling into traps!
Cyberbullying;
When bullying happens on the internet, it is called cyberbullying. It involves insults, humiliation or aggression. Learn here how to identify and defend yourself, or someone close to you!
Fake news
Before passing on that bombshell news you received on bc data WhatsApp, it is essential to know if it is true. See here ways to find out if it is true.
Hate messages
When someone attacks you through messages, comments or even talking about you on social media, this can be considered a Hate message, which is a crime. See the infographic to learn more.
Sextortion
When someone threatens to release your intimate photos to force you to do something. Watch the explanatory video, produced by Safer net:
Ransomware
Ransomware is a type of virus that blocks data stored on your device through encryption, and requires a ransom payment to restore access to the user. Learn more here.
Now that you are aware of the risks of the internet, it is easier to protect yourself. You can also learn more about the topic and learn more security tips on the Safer Net website.
The main victims are children. When they use the Internet without supervision and guidance, they are exposed to malicious people and websites. See here for guides on safe Internet use, especially for parents and children.
Safer Internet Day is an initiative to raise awareness and make the internet a safe place for everyone. So, let's start by talking about the variety of cybercrimes that exist and that often go unnoticed!
Data theft;
Be careful when accessing websites or passing on information to third parties. The internet is full of malicious people and websites that use your data to impersonate you when communicating or buying things. Use strong passwords, a good antivirus and adopt good practices to avoid falling into traps!
Cyberbullying;
When bullying happens on the internet, it is called cyberbullying. It involves insults, humiliation or aggression. Learn here how to identify and defend yourself, or someone close to you!
Fake news
Before passing on that bombshell news you received on bc data WhatsApp, it is essential to know if it is true. See here ways to find out if it is true.
Hate messages
When someone attacks you through messages, comments or even talking about you on social media, this can be considered a Hate message, which is a crime. See the infographic to learn more.
Sextortion
When someone threatens to release your intimate photos to force you to do something. Watch the explanatory video, produced by Safer net:
Ransomware
Ransomware is a type of virus that blocks data stored on your device through encryption, and requires a ransom payment to restore access to the user. Learn more here.
Now that you are aware of the risks of the internet, it is easier to protect yourself. You can also learn more about the topic and learn more security tips on the Safer Net website.