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BBC Bitesize online safety
Types of online dangers
malware
unsavoury characters
cyberbullying
malware
short for malicious software
programs that install and run on your computer without your knowledge or consent.
often downloaded from email attachments or websites
Some malware is designed to copy itself and spread to other computers via email attachments that are sent from the infected computer.
Another type of malware spies on users’ activities, usually to steal financial details and passwords.
Other types of malware include trojans and zombies.
Unsavoury Characters
They do it to make money or to behave badly in a situation where they think that no-one can identify them.
It is not always possible to be sure who sends emails or posts a comment to a social media account.
Many people pretend to be someone else online
Cyberbullying
is the bullying of another person using the internet
Cyberbullying can take the form of posts on forums or social media
with the aim of hurting the victim.