As most people know, Cyber Ethics is considered to be code of behavior that must be followed when surfing the web. If the laws that cover Cyber Ethics are obeyed, this often leads to a safe and enjoyable experience over the internet.
So, here are 3 suggestions to keep in mind for a safer experience when surfing the internet:
#1: Don’t Encourage Cyber Bullies
When surfing the internet, there are chances that you will come across cyber bullies who will try to insult or harass you. The best thing to do is ignore them instead of encouraging them to push your buttons even more by responding to their threats. If this is happening through by email or instant messaging, you can use the in-built filters to shut them off.
#2: Don’t Present or Share Copyrighted Work as Your Own
With the internet containing so much information in the form of articles, videos and music, it can be tempting to use copyrighted work illegally or even present the information that you’ve found as your own. In all the situations mentioned above where permission is not granted, you are, for all practical purposes, stealing from someone else.
#3: Don’t Share Personal Information
Revealing personal information is not a good idea considering the fact that it makes you a target for online bullies and criminals. At all time, be aware of the people you do not know and sites that are not secure. If you want to know whether a site is secure or not, check to see if the URL begins with “https”.