The freedom of the internet can be a double-edged sword. The ease of sharing information and buying online also creates fertile ground for people that seek to take advantage of other internet users. Unfortunately, part of the e-learning process involves ensuring security of information and protection against hackers and spammers, online theives and predators. These groups can, at a minimum, make the online experience more frustrating. They can also cause very real harm in the form of loss of money or identity theft or worse.

Gene created the following slides to highlight some of the pitfalls as well as ways to help protect yourself and others from the dangers online.