Safer Internet Day is an important event in the calendar that is celebrated globally to increase awareness of online safety.
This year, Safer Internet Day is taking place on Tuesday 9th February and its purpose is to educate and promote the safe and responsible use of technology. No matter how tech-savvy we are, it is essential to take steps to ensure our online safety. We should be mindful of the potential risks of interacting with people online and take precautions to keep our digital footprints secure.
We can take several simple steps to make our online experience safer. A great way to start is by setting strong solid passwords that contain a combination of numbers, symbols and letters, and make sure we regularly update them to keep them secure.
The chart below shows strong password combinations and how easy or difficult they are to hack, based on the number and variety of characters used.
It is also essential to protect our personal information, such as by only sharing our details with trusted businesses and websites. We should also be aware of our privacy settings and ensure they are up to date. This will help us to ensure that our information is not visible to those we don’t want to share it with.
Apart from security, we should also be mindful of the content we post online and think carefully about how it may be perceived. Our online posts can have an impact on our reputation, and the reputation of others, so it is important to be aware of this.
Safer Internet Day is a great opportunity to assess our online safety, and take steps to ensure we are using the internet responsibly. Let’s all take the time to celebrate Safer Internet Day and promote a safer online experience for everyone. With everybody’s help, we can make the internet a safer and more secure place for us all.
This Safer Internet Day, let’s all take the time to learn more about our online safety and take steps to ensure we are making the most of our time online. We should be aware of the potential risks associated with using the internet and take the necessary precautions to protect our data and personal information.
We should also be mindful of the content we share online, and consider how others may perceive it. Together, we can make the internet a place of safe exploration and learning, and ensure that everyone can benefit from its many advantages.
By taking simple precautions, we can protect our personal data and ensure our online safety. We should be careful about which websites we share our information with and make sure our passwords are strong and regularly updated. To further protect our data, we should check our privacy settings to ensure they are up to date.
Additionally, we should be mindful of the content we post online and ensure that it reflects positively on us and those around us. On this , let’s all commit to taking steps to ensure our online safety and make the internet a safer place for everyone.
Here are 5 things you can do right now to start your safer internet journey.
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