Online Safety
Sharing this type of personal information online can put you at risk of identity theft.
What is your full name, address, or phone number?
A deceptive email designed to trick you into giving away personal information.
What is phishing?
Before clicking a link in an email, you should do this to make sure it's safe.
What is hover over the link to preview the URL?
A strong password should include a combination of letters, numbers, and these.
What are symbols?
This six-digit number is one of the most hacked passwords in the world.
What is 123456?
A secure website address usually begins with these five letters.
What is “https”?
This type of software is designed to harm your computer or steal your data.
What is malware?
Regularly doing this to your apps and software helps patch security vulnerabilities.
What is updating them?
It’s recommended to do this every few months to your passwords to stay secure.
What is change them?
Everything you do online contributes to this invisible record of your activity.
What is your digital footprint?
Posting this real-time information on social media may help burglars know when you're not home.
What is your location?
This type of cyberattack locks your files and demands money to restore access.
What is ransomware?
This login method adds an extra layer of protection by requiring a code in addition to your password.
What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?
This is a long, memorable phrase used in place of a complex password.
What is a passphrase?
A method hackers use to manipulate people into revealing personal info.
What is social engineering?