Vocabulary
What is the English word for a person who suffers from a crime?
victim
What do we call a person who commits a crime?
criminal
What do you need to log in to Instagram or TikTok?
an account
Who investigates cybercrime cases?
the police department
Why should people be careful when using AI online?
AI can create fake information or fake images.
What is the English word for fraud on the internet?
scam
What adjective describes something that is not real?
fake
What should you never share with strangers online?
personal data
What phrasal verb means to investigate a crime?
to look into
Name one sign that an email might be a scam.
Strange links, spelling mistakes, requests for personal data, urgent messages
What do we call information such as your name, address, or phone number?
personal data
What do we call a person who steals things?
thief
What word means the ability to enter and use an account?
access
What do we call a person who saw a crime happen?
witness
How can a virus get onto your computer?
Through unsafe downloads, links or emails.
What adjective describes something that seems strange or unsafe?
suspicious
What phrasal verb means to enter a computer illegally?
to break into
What should you do first if someone breaks into your account?
change your password
What verb means to admit that you committed a crime?
to confess
How can you protect your computer from viruses?
Use antivirus software and avoid suspicious links.
What verb means to threaten someone to get money or information?
What crime happens when someone uses another person's identity online?
identity theft
What is a strong password?
numbers, letters, signs, 8 letters or longer
What technology can help police predict future cyberattacks?
AI - artificial intelligence
A virus steals passwords from a victim's account. Name three vocabulary words from this unit that fit this situation.
criminal, victim, virus, account, personal data, suspicious, scam