Internet safety involves following actionable guidelines, understanding modern technology, and protecting your digital devices so you can defend against dangerous parts of the online world.
In general, you can break down Internet safety into two categories — behavior and knowledge.
Verifying someone’s identity
Verifying a link is safe
Identifying an online scam
Protecting privacy
Creating and using passwords
Identifying cyber bullying
Becoming a good digital citizen
Understanding code
Using ad blockers
Identifying secure connections
Using virtual personal networks (VPNs)
Understanding your data and its value
Knowing when your data is being collected
Understanding how your data is used to advertise