Chapter 1

What is cyber safety?

Abstract

This chapter introduces the reader to the basics of cyber safety. In it, we discuss privacy, false or misleading information on the Web, common terms and abbreviations they’ll encounter, and other elements they should be aware or wary of.

Keywords

Cyber safety; slang; privacy

Information in this chapter

ent What Is Cyber Safety?

ent Paying Attention to What’s Out There

ent Privacy

 Encryption

 Monitoring Online Activity ...

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