There was a time when I almost clicked on a link in a pop - up ad. It looked really appealing, like it was for a great deal on something I wanted. But then I remembered that clicking on random pop - up links could be dangerous. It might lead to malware being installed on my device or my personal information being stolen. So I closed the ad instead. This small incident is an online safety story that reminds us to be cautious about what we click on while surfing the web.
One online Thanksgiving story I read was about a family who was living abroad. They couldn't be with their extended family in the US for Thanksgiving. So, they decided to host an online Thanksgiving dinner. They set up cameras in their dining room and connected with their relatives via video call. Everyone shared what they were thankful for, and they even cooked the same traditional Thanksgiving dishes. It was a heartwarming way to celebrate the holiday together despite the distance.
One of my online class stories was when my cat decided to jump on my keyboard during a math class. It was so embarrassing as all the keys started making random noises and the camera was on. The teacher was really confused for a moment but then just laughed it off.
I once received an email saying I won a huge lottery. They asked for my bank details to transfer the money. I was excited at first but then realized it was a scam. I didn't give my details. It was a clear attempt to steal my money.
Alibaba is another remarkable online business success story. Founded by Jack Ma, it began as a business - to - business (B2B) e - commerce platform in China. It aimed to connect Chinese manufacturers with international buyers. Alibaba then expanded into other areas like Taobao (a consumer - to - consumer or C2C platform) and Tmall (a B2C platform). It used technology to build trust between buyers and sellers, for example, through secure payment systems. Now, Alibaba is one of the most valuable companies in the world, influencing global e - commerce and logistics.
One online stalking story I heard was about a girl who constantly received unwanted messages on social media from a stranger. The stranger had found her profile and started commenting on her every post, sending private messages asking personal questions. It made her feel very uncomfortable and scared. She had to block the person multiple times as they kept creating new accounts to continue stalking her.
My online friendship story began on a social media platform. I noticed someone's interesting posts about traveling. I reached out, and we started sharing our travel experiences. It was amazing how we could connect so well just through text. We even planned a trip together later.
I don't have a personal online gambling story because I've never participated in it. Online gambling is often associated with high risks, including the potential for financial losses and addiction. It's also illegal in many places.
A rather creepy online story involves a person who noticed that their webcam light would turn on by itself at odd hours. When they checked their computer's activity log, there were no signs of any software accessing the webcam. However, they later found some really strange and blurry photos in a hidden folder on their computer that seemed to be taken from the webcam angle. It was a terrifying discovery that made them question their online security.
Another good one is 'Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?'. In this story, a brown bear is asked what it sees, and it answers with different animals like a red bird, a yellow duck, etc. Each animal then asks the next what it sees. It has bright illustrations and repetitive text which is perfect for 5 - year - olds to follow along and learn about different animals.