The document discusses the history and evolution of the Internet from its early beginnings to modern smartphones and tablets. While the Internet provides a wealth of information, it also poses threats like predators, scams, grooming, and cyberbullying. It provides examples of how people have been victimized online and encourages readers to learn how to protect themselves by following rules to avoid sharing private information or meeting strangers in person who they meet online.

1. The Internet
A brief history

2. Internet
• Just what is the Internet?
• It is a source of information
• Audio
• Written communication
• Visual
• Music
• Social networks

3. But the Internet is relatively new…
• Watch the brief history here:

4. We have come a long way
• From B drive floppy to
• I phones, tablets and other portable devices.

5. Users…
• While having the world at your fingertips is an
extraordinary achievement and a wonderful
convenience, you must exercise caution while
you are online.
• The Internet is an information source, not only
for you, but for everyone…and let’s face it, not
everyone uses it for noble purposes.

6. Protect yourself!
• There are many ways that people like you and
I can protect ourselves from the many threats
on the Internet.
• Before we talk about these, let’s look at some
scams and other problems that we may
encounter.
• Predators…

7. Predation:
• There are people out there who prey on
innocent victims. This ranges from bullying to
cyber crimes, including abduction and sex
crimes.
• Let us look at the Christina Long story and
look for ways that she could have protected
herself.

8. Grooming
• This is another form of predation where the
predator works on convincing the victim to
meet them in person.
• The predators ALWAYS LIE about their age
• They manipulate the person into believing lies
about their lives.
• They may kidnap, rape or even murder their
victims.

9. Think you know?
• Cyber bullying is one of the causes of teen
suicide because of its easy method of delivery
to thousands in a matter of minutes!
• But how can a person prevent this from
happening to themselves?
• Follow the rules!

10. Scam artists
• Many of you have received email messages
telling you that you have won some money or
perhaps you received one that tells you there
is an inheritance waiting for you if you will
send your personal information to the
“lawyer” who sent you the email.

11. Scams…
• I Pad
• Craig’s List
• Email
• The list goes on.
• You need to learn how to protect yourself
from scammers!
• Make a list of rules to follow so you avoid
these problems!