Personal Data
What term describes the malicious software that infects a computer and can spread quickly?
What is computer virus?
What term refers to small pieces of data that websites store on your computer to track your online behavior and preferences?
What are "cookies"?
This term refers to the practice of sharing too much personal information online, potentially putting one's privacy and security at risk. What is it?
What is oversharing?
How quickly can a password be broken?
6 Hours
This term refers to the act of using digital devices and platforms to harass, intimidate, or harm others.
What is cyberbullying?
To protect against viruses and malware, what is the recommended action before opening email attachments or downloading files from unknown sources?
What is "Scanning for malware" or "Running antivirus software"?
This essential digital citizenship skill involves regularly clearing your browser's cache and cookies to protect your online privacy.
What is "maintaining browser privacy"?
When practicing good digital citizenship, it's important to follow this rule, which advises against sharing personal information like your full name, address, or phone number with strangers on the internet. What is this rule called?
What is the "Don't share personal information" rule?
Why is it important to create strong, unique passwords for online accounts?
What is to protect personal information and maintain digital security?
The practice of pretending to be someone else online in order to deceive or manipulate others is known as this.
What is catfishing?
This type of virus is designed to hide within legitimate-looking software or files, making it difficult to detect by antivirus programs. What is it called?
What is a "Trojan horse" or "Trojan"?
What is the term for a type of cookie that is stored on your computer for a specific duration and is often used to remember login information?
What is a "session cookie"?
To protect your digital reputation and avoid oversharing on social media, you should be cautious about posting photos or content that could negatively impact your future, such as those showing illegal activities or offensive behavior. What is this type of content known as?
What is inappropriate or compromising content?
What are some common practices for creating secure passwords, and why are they effective?
What are some common practices for creating secure passwords, and why are they effective?
This term describes the act of sharing private or embarrassing information about someone online with the intent to harm or embarrass them.
What is doxxing?
When discussing digital citizenship, what is the responsible practice of regularly updating your operating system and software to ensure protection against known vulnerabilities?
What is "Applying software updates" or "Patching"?
In the European Union, this data protection regulation implemented in 2018 greatly impacted how websites handle cookies and user consent. What is its name?
What is the "General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)"?
Oversharing online can have real-world consequences, such as falling victim to scams or identity theft. What important step should you take to safeguard your online accounts and personal information?
What is enabling strong, unique passwords and two-factor authentication?
How can you securely manage and store your passwords for multiple online accounts?
What is using a reputable password manager?
Cyberbullying can have serious emotional and psychological consequences on victims, often leading to feelings of sadness and hopelessness. What is this commonly referred to as?
What is depression?
What term describes the deceptive practice of luring individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers, by pretending to be a trustworthy entity online, often through fake websites or emails?
What is "Phishing"?
Good digital citizenship includes respecting the privacy of others online. What term is commonly used to describe the practice of not sharing someone else's personal information, such as cookies, without their permission?
What is "online etiquette" or "netiquette"?
Teachers and parents often emphasize the importance of teaching kids about responsible online behavior. What term describes the process of educating individuals about digital citizenship, including the risks of oversharing?
What is digital citizenship education or online safety education?
What steps should you take if you suspect that one of your online accounts has been compromised or your password is no longer secure?
What is immediately changing your password?
To protect yourself from cyberbullying, it's important to avoid sharing this type of information online, which can be used against you by bullies.
What is personal or sensitive information