Internet Safety Vocabulary
Intentionally deciving somebody for financial or personal gain.
Fraud
What is it called when a person is using the internet and there is a trail left behind them?
Digital Footprint
Where do scams often times occur?
On messages, emails, or social media.
Software that collects personal information about a user’s activities without their consent, nor without them knowing.
Spyware
Will a bank ever message you asking for personal information?
No, they will not.
Look for spelling errors.
A type of malware that makes it, so people can not access their device. Also, it can encrypt their files, and demand a payment to restore access.
Ransomware
What is something you should commonly do to protect your important files on your computer?
Backup the important files.
What kind of scam is it when someone else pretends to be you, together personal information on people you are close to?
Identity theft.
The trail of data a person leaves behind while using the internet.
Digital footprint
What is a software to protect you from malware?
Antivirus software.
What kind of scam is it when somebody you are "dating" online ends up being a person just trying to get money or other things out of you.
Catfishing
A Malicious software designed to either destroy or disrupt computer system and/or steal information.
Malware
How can you manage your Digital Footprint?
Be mindful of what you post on social media.
What is it called when you are getting several emails from the same company, or even multiple companies?
Spam.