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1.8. Fake News

You may have heard of the term fake Checkpoint
news talked about in the media or

between friends. There are different A search engine is designed to search for
types of fake news. Some fake news is information on the World Wide Web by using echniques and e-safety
specified keywords.
deliberately made up stories or images Digital citizenship being part of the group of
people that use technology to communicate.
to make people believe something that Cyberbullying is bullying that occurs online,

isn’t true. Others have some truth to often through instant messaging, text
them, but may be misleading, including messages, emails, and social networks.

some false information that hasn’t been checked properly or with facts that
have been exaggerated by the author.

• Has the story been repeated elsewhere? Check other reputable sites.
• Does the image look believable? Is it used elsewhere? For example, an edited photo Internet Search T

of a pink giraffe flying across the moon is a big clue that the story isn’t real!
• Does the web address (URL) look strange? Or is it from a trusted site?

• Do you know who the author is? Have you heard of the organization reporting it?
• Are you familiar with the organization or company? Are they reputable?

Anybody can make mistakes online. Even if you are careful, accidents can happen.
You may feel unsafe and people can be unkind. Sometimes bad things happen. Don’t

worry, it isn’t your fault. The most important thing is that you know how to get help

and recover. Thinking about what you do online, and getting support, will help you to
recover – from whatever has happened. You can even learn from your experience and
become more resilient. What will you do when things go wrong online?

1.9. Pop-up Blocking

Sometimes messages pop up in a small window on the
screen when you open certain websites. Often the popups are

adverts for products and services and other times they are
phishing scams asking you to enter personal details to claim

an unbelievable prize. You should avoid clicking on the

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