International Safer Internet Day. World Consumer Rights Day
The World Wide Web has long covered the entire globe. There is no person who would not use the services of instant connections and data acquisition. Without the Internet, modern life is almost unthinkable. This colossal source of information has become a reliable assistant in work, entertainment, communication with friends, business and leisure. To date, there are over 3.5 billion regular Internet users, with a massive surge in popularity due to the introduction of 3G and 4G standards. The development of social networks and the reduction in prices for provider services have made the World Wide Web accessible to almost everyone.
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For the first time, two independent computers were connected to each other using a regular cable by scientists from Los Angeles in 1969. The text information was successfully “reloaded” from one point to another. A revolution occurred in the history of human development, which years later radically changed the idea of the possibility of data transmission.
Significant dates in the history of the Internet:
- 1988 - a system was invented that allows online communication, the Internet Relay Chat (IRC) protocol;
- 1990 – connection to the global telephone communications network;
- 05/17/1991 - the worldwide Internet became available in the form in which it is used today.
- 1991 – development of e-mail, transfer of file data (music, photos, films, documents);
- 1998 - John Paul II announces that the Internet has received an individual patron saint, Isidore of Seville (this is the first encyclopedist who lived in 560-636);
- 2007-2008 - the regularity and mass of Internet visits reached impressive figures - over 1/3 of the Earth's inhabitants;
- April 7, 1994 - the appearance of the first domain “.ru”;
- 2010 – formation of the Russian domain “.рф”.
The Russian Internet is young, but has enormous prospects and incredible potential for development.
Traditions
The holiday was first celebrated in Russia in 1998, in Moscow. The celebration was attended by about two hundred users. Since then, every year the scope has increased, festivals and competitions are held. Many events can be attended online.
The creation of the Russian sector of World Wide Web users made a significant contribution to the economic development of the state. With the help of an instant connection, you can perform actions that in the past took a lot of time and effort. The Internet is a unique opportunity that has radically changed the lives of Russians for the better.
Do not use one password for several sites or pages, create an additional one in addition to your main email account, do not follow links, and do not download files from suspicious sites. These simple rules will help avoid serious problems with computer software, said system administrator of the Central City Library Andrei Kutenev at a consultation for pensioners, which took place on February 6 as part of Safer Internet Day.
And Nadezhda Pastukhova, a specialist in the legal electronic information and service department, showed how to work on sites that help generate complex passwords. The elderly participants of the class immediately tried to create passwords for their mailboxes and pages on social networks.
On the same day, several more events dedicated to Internet safety took place at the Central Library. Its most vulnerable users are children. It is impossible to prohibit them from accessing the World Wide Web in modern conditions. So we need to talk about the dangers that await them there. An introductory lesson with 3rd grade students of school No. 44 was conducted by Larisa Amirova, head of the specialized literature department.
Why is there little political news in the “Typical Tagil Resident” group, how to become the “Girl of the Day” of the largest Tagil community of the social network “VKontakte”, what other projects the public plans to launch - these and other questions were asked by students of the Nizhny Tagil Medical College to the administrator of the group [TT] Ekaterina Smirnova. And Tagil journalists present at the meeting expressed their complaints to the editors of Typical Tagil Citizen: in their opinion, borrowed materials are not always accompanied by links to the source. Ekaterina Smirnova promised to take into account all suggestions and wishes in future work.
On this day, students of Demidov College and Nizhny Tagil Pedagogical Institute learned about the responsibility for distributing materials of an extremist nature on the Internet, as well as those rehabilitating Nazism and demonstrating fascist symbols. The chief librarian of the specialized literature department, Alena Lokhanina, told young people about electronic library systems.
The head of the reference and bibliographic department, Ekaterina Safroneva, suggested testing your knowledge about safe behavior on the Internet using an interactive quiz.
“Safe Internet Day” at the Central Library ended with an informational conversation held with parents by psychologists from the City Youth Palace. It turned out that if a child plays games on the computer, this is not always a cause for concern. But if he spends several hours doing this activity, does not respond to requests, ignores his parents, does not communicate with friends, then it’s time to sound the alarm. Modern psychologists compare computer addiction to drug addiction. In the most severe cases, only qualified specialists can help cope with it.
“Safe Internet Day” was held as part of the All-Russian campaign “Safe Internet Week”. At the Central City Clinical Hospital, events within the framework of the Week take place from January 30 to February 9. In all libraries of the system, users take part in business games, conversations, reviews, and quests.
Human life is connected with receiving and exchanging information. The speed of these processes affects progress and labor productivity. The Internet has become a disruptive technology that has changed lives and the economy. Along with the benefits came dangers. They are associated with identity theft, malware, etc. An international holiday has been established to draw attention to this problem.
passes
International Safer Internet Day is celebrated annually on the second Tuesday of February. In 2017 it falls on February 7th.
Who celebrates
The event is celebrated by leaders of public organizations, foundations, officials, government representatives, and employees of information security companies. Employees of institutions that protect personal data and combat malware join the celebrations. The holiday is celebrated in 90 countries around the world.
History and traditions of the holiday
The holiday originated in January 2004. It was initiated by the European Commission. Her idea was supported by non-profit organizations European SchoolNet and Insafe. They perform tasks to improve the security of handling the World Wide Web.
The participants committed themselves to combating illegal content on global Internet resources and countering the spread of malware. The idea has become widespread among users and government agencies.
The theme of the event is assigned annually. It concerns current issues in the field of protecting Internet users and introducing new programs. On this day, educational events, conferences and seminars are held. Participants of public organizations talk about ways to protect personal data. The media mention the event and post thematic materials. Thematic programs and films are broadcast on television. Proposals are put forward to improve ways of handling the World Wide Web, projects to improve security, reminders and rules for using the global Internet are presented. People who are related to the functioning of the Internet exchange congratulations and gifts.
The Internet emerged as a military technology for the US Army. She soon infiltrated civilian life. 2.5 billion people use the Internet.
Participants of the Insafe organization, which advocates for Internet safety, are all countries of the European Union, Iceland, Russia, Norway.
In the Russian Federation, since 2008, the “National Internet Security Node in Russia” has been operating - an authorized member of Insafe and the International Network of Hotlines to Counter Illegal Data INHOPE.
A web interface has been created as a mechanism for eradicating dangerous content. It allows each user to leave a complaint about violations of the resource.
World Safer Internet Day is celebrated annually on the second Tuesday of February. In 2020 it falls on February 11th. This is an international holiday. The celebrations are attended by figures from public organizations and foundations, government officials and representatives, employees of information security companies, and employees of institutions that protect personal data and fight malware.
The purpose of the holiday is to inform people about responsible and safe use of the Internet.
history of the holiday
World Safer Internet Day began in January 2004. It was initiated by the European Commission. The idea was supported by non-profit organizations European SchoolNet and Insafe. It quickly spread among Internet users and government agencies. Insafe became the main coordinator of the holiday.
In Russia, World Safer Internet Day was first held in 2005.
Holiday traditions
Every year, a theme is set for World Safer Internet Day. It concerns current issues in the field of protecting Internet users and introducing new programs. On this day, educational events, conferences and seminars are held. Participants of public organizations talk about ways to protect personal data. Projects to improve security, leaflets and rules for using the global Internet are presented. Thematic programs and films are broadcast on television.
In Russia, the event “Safe Runet Week” is timed to coincide with the holiday. At this time, forums, round tables, and conferences are held at which experts discuss issues of threats on the Internet, protection against malware, and cyber addiction. There is a hotline with security experts.
The UN News Center reported that by the end of 2016, 3.5 billion people - 47% of the world's population - were using the Internet. The highest level of Internet access is in Iceland (98.2%), the lowest is in African countries: Chad, Sierra Leone, Niger, Somalia and Eritrea (3%).
Since 2008, the “National Internet Security Hub in Russia” has been operating in the Russian Federation - an authorized member of Insafe (European Network of Safer Internet Centers) and the International Network of Hotlines for Combating Illegal Content INHOPE. Since 2011, the Safe Internet League has been countering the spread of dangerous content on the RuNet.
Safer Internet Day is celebrated globally on the second Tuesday of February. Using web resources has become commonplace. The World Wide Web helps with work, paying bills, searching for information data, allowing people to communicate in different parts of the planet, study, read the best literature, listen to new tracks and watch movies. The website safety holiday aims to promote the responsible use of technology online.
history of the holiday
The celebration dedicated to safe surfing on the Internet was established in 2004. The basis for sanctioning the holiday was a special program developed by the European Commission. The project bore the self-explanatory name “Safe Internet”. A year later, the Insafe company, operating on a non-profit basis, became the main coordinator of the holiday.
This organization is represented by several national centers operating under the auspices of the European Commission. Insafe includes a huge number of countries, including the Russian Federation, Iceland, European countries, and Norway. Each center conducts outreach activities at the local level.
Plus, they are engaged in the implementation of special projects aimed at informing the audience about issues related to the safety of working on websites. The centers actively cooperate with young people, organize a helpline, and develop projects aimed at improving Internet surfing.