5.5 I can describe the threats to user safety when working online
1. In your own words, what is cyber stalking?
Cyber stalking is when harassing somebody by sending to them threatening messages on the social media.
2. In your own words, give a real life example of someone who was cyber stalked.
My friend received a threatening message and the stalker kept sending these messages so she had to go and tell the police about it because it was dangerous and in the message it said that she had to pay a lot of money otherwise they will kidnap her little brother.
3. What happened to the victim and the cyber stalker?
When the police found out they investigated about it and found the stalker and arrested him and the police gave extra protection to the little boy and his family. Child line also helped the family and guided the boy how to stay safe.
4. Name a law which stops cyber stalking.
Harassment Act 1997.
5. Visit the following page and in your own words state the main ways you can stay safe online Make sure you give your own examples.
Cyber stalking is when harassing somebody by sending to them threatening messages on the social media.
2. In your own words, give a real life example of someone who was cyber stalked.
My friend received a threatening message and the stalker kept sending these messages so she had to go and tell the police about it because it was dangerous and in the message it said that she had to pay a lot of money otherwise they will kidnap her little brother.
3. What happened to the victim and the cyber stalker?
When the police found out they investigated about it and found the stalker and arrested him and the police gave extra protection to the little boy and his family. Child line also helped the family and guided the boy how to stay safe.
4. Name a law which stops cyber stalking.
Harassment Act 1997.
5. Visit the following page and in your own words state the main ways you can stay safe online Make sure you give your own examples.
- Don't ever talk openly to someone that you have not met before and don't tell them your personal information.
- Read the emails and messages carefully before sending something you don't want to be sent.
- Never respond to e-mails that ask you for personal details such as your address or telephone number.