Cyber Safety for Everyone - 3rd Edition

This book is a step-by-step guide that handholds you through all the essential aspects of internet safety. The content is presented in a simple and easy-to-understand manner. True incidents, practical tips, survey results, conversation starters, and teaching ideas given in the book, make the reading experience truly enriching.

It covers various aspects of online safety, including understanding trends and security measures in digital payments (focusing on India), exploring cybersecurity challenges, and identifying and avoiding online scams. It emphasizes practical strategies for safe online behavior, such as balancing online and physical life, using digital platforms responsibly, and protecting oneself from online threats like cyberbullying and online predators.

The book also addresses legal aspects like reporting cybercrime and understanding the relevant laws, highlights the importance of ethical online behavior regarding content creation, and explores how Artificial Intelligence contributes to safety in both the real and online world.

KEY FEATURES  

• Making digital payments without being scammed and losing your money.
• Learning how to file a complaint with the cyber police if something goes wrong.
• Get some easy tips to ensure that your kids stay safe on the internet.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Protecting your money online.
• Ensuring online safety for children.
• Safeguarding personal information.
• Process for lodging complaints with the cyber police.
• Understanding cyber laws and regulations.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

Anyone who owns a smartphone and does not want to be a victim of online scams.

1. Digital Payments in India: Trends and Security
2. Digital Payments and Cybersecurity Challenges
3. Avoiding Online Shopping Risks and Job Scams
4. An Introduction to Internet Safety
5. Real World and the Virtual World
6. Basic Do’s and Don’ts
7. Parental Control Options
8. Online Gaming
9. Recognizing Cyberbullying and Dealing with It
10. Privacy of Personal Information
11. Online Predators
12. Smartphone Safety, Your Phone Isn’t Smart, But You Are!
13. Reporting Cybercrime and Laws that protect against Online Harassment 
14. Online Plagiarism
15. Privacy Settings for Various Online Platforms
16. A Downloadable JaagoTeens Presentation
17. Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021
18. Artificial Intelligence (AI) keeps you safe in the Real World and the Online World

Leena Gurg and Usha Subramaniam, co-authored the book “Cyber Safety for Everyone.” They wanted to help people stay safe on the internet. So, with a couple of friends, they started JaagoTeens in 2010. Leveraging various formats, including dynamic and innovative game-based learning workshops and events, JaagoTeens has reached out to over 120,000 individuals.

Supported by enthusiastic and well-trained college volunteers, the team actively encourages positive internet usage and responsible behavior. The insights gained from online challenges and experiences during these workshops have been meticulously documented, with select content compiled into this exceptionally valuable book.

Leena, has an academic background in M.Sc. (Hons.) Physics, a PG diploma in Computer Science and Applications, and a B.Ed. She brings 25 years of teaching experience to this project. Meanwhile, Usha, a seasoned freelance writer, complements Leena’s expertise, resulting in this unique and engaging book that holds particular relevance in the digital age.