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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Internet Safety

I am sorry this is not very relative, but certain events that have happened these past days need to be unmasked. Many Stardoll members have Skype, MSN, or another site which they go on to talk to Stardoll friends. It is here that links have been sent to others that when clicked on lead to a virus. The scary this is, this can also happen on Stardoll(if you go to the page of the link someone sent). The specifics, from what I have been told, is that one clicks the link or opens a window with the link, a virus will occur, and the virus sends messages out to others. This actually happened to me this morning, but I thought the link looked weird, and I also knew about the whole situation. So here are some tips to keep in mind when online:
  • Do not open links, files, or go to any site that a person you do not know sends you.
  • Do not open any links that have two http, or are unfamiliar
  • Do not open any links that have words before the main site(example: star.stardoll)
  • Ask friends why they sent the link
  • Do not open links from someone that appears to be offline
  • Do not open links from a person who sends you the link first, instead of saying hi or talking to you
  • Open a link only when you know you are 100% sure that it is safe!!!

Any other tips?