Online Safety
Suspicious email from someone you don’t know
What is "report as spam and ignore any links"?
Phishing
What is "A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity in electronic communications"?
One way to keep your software up to date
What is "Regularly install updates and patches provided by software publishers"?
A strong password
What is "A password that is at least 12 characters long and includes a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols"?
Malware
What is "Malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise a computer system"?
Caution when sharing personal information online
What is " It can be used by cyber criminals for identity theft or to target you with scams"?
The importance of logging out of accounts when using a public computer
What is "To prevent unauthorized access to your personal information"?
Virus
What is "A type of malware that attaches itself to programs and spreads to other computers, often damaging files and systems"?
The importance of using different passwords for different accounts
What is "It prevents multiple accounts from being compromised if one password is stolen"?
Two-factor authentication
What is "An extra layer of security where you need a second form of verification (like a text message code) in addition to your password"?
A denial-of-service attack (DoS)
What is "An attack that aims to make a computer or network resource unavailable to its intended users by overwhelming it with traffic"?
Protect your Wi-Fi network at home
What is "Use a strong password and enable encryption (WPA2 or WPA3)"?
A secure website
What is "Look for "https://" in the URL and a padlock symbol in the browser’s address bar'?
Ransomware
What is "A type of malware that locks files or a computer system until a ransom is paid"?
Your account has been hacked
What is "Change your password immediately and enable two-factor authentication if available"?