Safe Internet Day
Cyberspace is a place that is present in the lives of a large number of people around the world. As a tool, it has been popularized to such an extent that some find it hard to imagine a day without its presence. It provides us with entertainment, information, work, shortens the distance between human individuals, contributes to friendships, supports technological development and much more. Unfortunately, such a powerful environment, despite its very large (possibly as yet unexploited in full) potential, is not without its drawbacks. On the web, we can encounter threats at every turn.
Today is especially important to point out the dangers of the Internet. 6. February is the so-called. Safe Internet Day, which is aimed at pointing out these risks, making people aware of them and pointing out good practices to avoid them.
What dangers can be encountered on the Internet?
One of the most popular threats is viruses. There are many files on the web that can infect our computer or phone. They can have various applications. Some may interfere with the hardware itself, while others may want to steal our data. They are incredibly dangerous due to their silent operation. Admittedly, abnormalities in the operation of our device will give rise quite quickly, while data theft is practically imperceptible. For this reason, we should be interested in a sufficiently powerful antivirus, which may not protect us 100%, but will help us detect most malware. We should also be careful where we download files from. Only verified and original file sources allow us to preserve the security of our device and data.
It is also important to watch out for people who impersonate someone else or fictitious people. These individuals may try to manipulate others to gain their sympathy and then attempt to extort money or data. Scammers of this type are particularly dangerous to certain sections of society. The first are young, unaware people who can't help but have the prudence and perceptual capacity to realize that something is wrong. Here comes the aspect of danger also outside the network, where such people may want to meet a young person, which is extremely dangerous. The second social group is the elderly. Due to little familiarity with computer technology and the operation of the World Wide Web, they may not even know about the possibility of such a danger.
On the web, you won't just find the dangers of, that can cause us financial harm. A constant living concept is cyberbullying, which constantly appears in many communication channels. They usually manifest themselves in communication-related venues, such as social media, forums driverusyjne or online games. It can take various forms. Verbal abuse, the primary tool of cyberbullying, is nothing more than insulting speech about someone, harassing or insulting them personally. The second type is social exclusion. This involves deliberately omitting or removing a person from the environment or a particular activity. The third type is emotional manipulation. It leads to the elicitation of a given reaction in the person who is its target. It can be anxiety, negative emotions or stress.
Cyberbullying itself is extremely dangerous due to the high degree of negative emotions, which can lead to damage to mental health. Such complications can drag on with us for a very long time, and in some cases even a lifetime. It can also have complications of social isolation, which can lead to deterioration of interpersonal relationships, problems at work or school that can cause declines in productivity and fewer opportunities to gain new knowledge and experiences, and even in extreme cases can cause destructive thoughts.
Why it's important to act against online threats? How to defend against them?
The threats presented have a very strong impact on what happens in the private life of an individual. They can change her life 180 degrees, which can cause to a significant deterioration of our lives, both financially and mentally. For this reason, the dangers of these activities and how to protect yourself from them are becoming increasingly talked about. Antiviruses are basic protection, but they do not protect the user completely. Here the main role is played by knowledge of the network and education on safe use of the network. A person's perception plays a big role. It is clear that everyone has it developed differently, so it is not possible to exclude fraud, just by this method alone. It is also a good idea to report any suspicious activity to the administration of the services in question.
For the past few years, you can also find free training and lessons on the topic of cyber security. If you have the opportunity, it is worth taking advantage of them to feel safer online.
Take care of your safety!
