Cyberspace Communications - Cyber Bullying - The Carnegie Cyber Academy - An Online Safety site and Games for Kids For some people, being anonymous in cyberspace becomes an excuse to behave rudely towards others. If they don’t know who you are, it’s okay to be mean to them, right? Wrong. Cyber bullying is using technology (usually a computer) to harass, intimidate, embarrass, or demean others. People who might not act mean offline sometimes bully others online because they can't see or be seen by the people they are hurting. Cyber bullies can ruin reputations by spreading rumors and lies, and they can put people in serious danger by exposing their personal information. Schools and police have rules against cyber bullying. If someone tries to pick a fight with you in cyberspace, be the better person and walk away. If the bullying is mild, sometimes reporting it to a moderator or blocking the bully is enough to put an end to it. Whom you report it to usually depends what the method of bullying is. Cyber bullying makes people angry and downright miserable.
Cyber Safety - Internet Safety Tips To Stay Safe Online : InformED It's always good to be cautious while on the internet. There are people in the cyber world who want to do harm to you or your computer. These are some good tips to keep in mind while you are surfing: Be careful about what you put on the web. It's on there forever and can be used to trace back to you at any time. Keep track of who you interact with on the internet. Some people may not be who they seem to be. Know that privacy is just an illusion. Even personal information on social networks can be easily recovered by anyone. Don't open any links in emails or chat rooms that look suspicious or unfamiliar. Also, never open any strange files that your computer may have downloaded from an email or a website. The best way on the internet to keep in touch with friends, sharing pictures and memories, and meet new people is by using a social network. Some of the most popular social networks as of today are: It may be unnerving to hear this but you virtually have no privacy on a social network. You should:
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