Internet Safety

While doing the internet safety assignment I learned a few different things. One main thing was that SPAM email acts as a blocker of bandwidth. I used to think of SPAM as just an annoyance but it can actually cause slowing of your system. CAUCE is a group that is trying to get laws passed to prevent SPAM or at least reduce the amount of SPAM that can be sent by large companies. Most of the time however the large companies can afford to prevent legislation against their SPAM so no meaningful laws are passed or enforced. Also when surfing the web you should check on the right to see if the site is approved by the search engine so you do not access any sites that can infect your computer. When chatting with others people should be careful not to give out personal information or to use their real name when entering a chat room.  The internet is a wonderful tool to use but there are things on the internet that you have to be aware of and careful of. When using the computer just think before you give out personal information, download a file, or enter a certain website.