{"id":2591,"date":"2025-06-17T07:52:25","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T07:52:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/help.unhcr.org\/ukraine\/?page_id=2591"},"modified":"2025-06-17T09:14:54","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T09:14:54","slug":"safe-online","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/help.unhcr.org\/ukraine\/safe-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Safe Online \u2013 A guide to being protected on the internet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n

You are navigating through the vast landscape of the internet, a remarkable tool that keeps you connected with your loved ones, provides you with a wealth of information, and offers countless resources. However, it's crucial for you to stay alert and protect yourself from the potential dangers lurking online<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These threats do not discriminate; they can affect you regardless of your age, gender, nationality, race, or personal situation. This is especially true if you are in a vulnerable position, such as being displaced. Recognising this, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency has prepared a detailed 9-chapter guide specifically for you<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you're searching the internet for job opportunities, looking for accommodation, engaging with new people in Facebook Groups, or if you have children who are active on social media, this guide helps to understand the various risks you might encounter online, and provides you with specific strategies to safeguard yourself against them<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Your life online, far away from home<\/h3>\n\n

Understand why you are more vulnerable to online threats.<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Identify reliable sources of information<\/h3>\n\n

How to filter fact from fiction on the internet.<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Seek assistance safely online<\/h3>\n\n

Find the help you need while protecting your privacy.<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Verify the offers you receive online<\/h3>\n\n

How to spot and confirm legitimate online offers.<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Interact safely with others online<\/h3>\n\n

A guide to secure and positive online communication.<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Recognise scams and phishing attempts<\/h3>\n\n

Awareness and avoidance of deceptive online schemes.<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Protect your devices, accounts, and data<\/h3>\n\n

Comprehensive tactics for guarding personal digital assets.<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Keep your children safe from online threats<\/h3>\n\n

Protective measures for children's online activities and exposure.<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>

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Respond to online harm and reach for help<\/h3>\n\n

Take action against online harm and learn how to seek assistance.<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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