Online Safety
Common Threats
Best Practices
100

Why is it using the same password for multiple accounts risky?

If the account gets hacked then all other accounts will be at risk.

100

What is it called when someone repeatedly harasses you online? 

Cyberbullying

100

What should you do to your software and apps to fix security issues?

Update them regularly

200

What tools helps protect your data when using public wi-fi?

A (VPN) Virtual Private Network

200

What is it called when someone pretends to be you online?

Identity theft/ Catfishing

200

How can you keep your personal data safe when using public Wi-fi?

Use a VPN

300

What is two- factor authentication?

A security process that requires a password and a second verification step.

300

What type of attack involves fake emails/ messages to trick people?

Phishing

300

Where should you store backups of important data?

An external hard drive/ cloud

400

What should you do to keep your social media accounts private?

Go to the privacy setting

400

What type of harmful software can damage systems/ steal data?

Malware

400

How can you make a strong password?

Use capital letters, lowercase, numbers and characters.

500

Why should you avoid sharing personal information on social media?

It can be used by hackers

500

What type of software secretly tracks your online activities?

Spyware

500

What is a good thing to follow when creating security questions for account recovery?

Use answers that are not easy to guess.

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