Internet Safety

Something that has gone viral, or spread rapidly around the Internet.

A computer program containing a hidden function which causes damage to other programs.

A virtual representation of yourself online.

A heated argument in a social media outlet with intentionally insulting comments or attacks.

A malicious software that is designed to damage your computer or steal personal information.

Any kind of harassment or threatening behavior that occurs online.

Intimidation that occurs online, often through instant messaging, email or social media.

This keeps visitors from leaving a website locking them into a window or opening multi windows

Technique that tricks users into clicking a bad link over what appears to be a good web page.

Unsolicited email or junk mail much of which contains money scams or sexual content.

Illegally sharing copyrighted materials.

Live, online conversations using social media.

Someone who post comments to upset others or cause a distraction.

A comment posted by someone trying to provoke someone else. An angry response.

A self replicating software program which infects a computer by going from file to file.

A fake identity that someone creates or uses to deceive others for personal gain.

Type of malware that collects information about users without their knowledge.

A technique used to redirect a good website's traffic to another website in order to gain info.

A virtual name that is used to identify users of a website where social media is a component.

If someone loses their job because of something they posted on a social networking site.

Content that is not appropriate --pornography, violent, and vulgar language.

An email chain letter

Content that people publish on social media sites, blogs, newsgroups, facebook and instagram

Occurs when malware and spyware replaces your browser's home page, with it's own.

Type of scam where the person tries to trick you into revealing personal information.