Cybercrime/prevention
Sending fraudulent emails that appear to be from reputable companies so individuals reveal their personal information
Phishing
a traditional children’s story that usually involves imaginary creatures and magic
fairy tale
This term describes the act of gathering lots of likes, shares, and comments on social media
going viral
This revolutionary product, first introduced by Apple in 2007, changed the way we think about mobile phones
the iPhone
This platform, founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg, was originally limited to Harvard students
A type of software designed to harm a device
Malware
an ancient story often involving cultural and religious beliefs of ancient cultures
a myth
This type of content, popular on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, involves users taking on challenges or dances and sharing their own versions
challenges
This invention by the Wright brothers in 1903 allows people to travel between continents in hours
The airplane/aeroplane
Known for its 280-character limit, this platform is popular for quick updates and real-time news
Twitter/X
Encoding messages (eg with a password) so only authorised individuals can access it
Encryption
someone who is famous and admired for doing something extremely well
a living legend
A feature that allows users to post photos or videos that disappear after 24 hours
stories
Known for his laws of motion and universal gravitation, this physicist laid the foundation for classical mechanics
Isaac Newton
This video-sharing platform, acquired by Google in 2006, is the second most visited website in the world
Youtube
A form of malware used to spy on you without your knowledge
spyware
a fictitious story about modern life that many people believe
an urban myth
These individuals gain popularity on social media platforms due to their expertise, authority, or charismatic personality
Influencers
This Polish scientist was the first person to win two Nobel Prizes, one in Physics and the other in Chemistry, for her work on radioactivity
Marie Curie
Launched in 2010, this app allows users to share photos and videos that disappear after 24 hours in its 'Stories' feature
What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?
a user has to prove their identity in two different ways before being granted access
traditional stories from a particular region or cultural group
folklore
This emerging trend on social media involves users deliberately limiting their digital interactions, often by taking extended breaks from social media platforms to prioritize mental health and well-being
Digital detox
This technology, developed in the 20th century, uses nuclear reactions to release energy for electricity generation, making it a major source of power.
nuclear power
Originally known for short lip-sync videos, this app has become one of the fastest-growing social media platforms, especially among Gen Z.
TikTok