Online Safety
This type of message tricks you into giving away personal information.
What is phishing?
A program designed to harm or steal information from your device.
What is malware?
The best way to protect your online accounts.
What is using strong and unique passwords?
The "S" in HTTPS stands for this.
What is secure?
Clicking on unknown links can lead to this dangerous consequence.
What is downloading Malware?
A type of attack where criminals lock your files and demand payment to unlock them.
What is ransomware?
An extra security step that requires a code in addition to a password.
What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?
A type of software that helps protect against viruses.
What is antivirus software?
This type of website uses encryption and starts with "https://".
What is a Secure website?
When someone uses stolen personal information to pretend to be you.
What is identity theft?
The best way to verify an email is real before clicking on links.
What is checking the sender’s email address?
A system that monitors and blocks suspicious network activity.
What is a firewall?
You should always adjust these settings to limit who can see your personal information online.
What is privacy settings?
A type of cyberattack where many devices flood a website to shut it down.
What is a (Distributed Denial of Service) DDoS attack?
A secure way to store multiple strong passwords.
What is a password manager?
You should never use this type of personal information in a password.
What is your name, birthday, or pet’s name?