Cyber Safety
This is a common scam where someone pretends to be your bank and asks for your login info.
What is phishing?
This type of email often includes urgent language like “Act Now!” or “Your account will be closed.”
What is a phishing email?
This is the minimum number of characters recommended for a strong password.
What is 12 characters?
This is the term for the trail of data you leave behind online.
What is a digital footprint?
This is the first thing employers often check when reviewing candidates.
What is their social media profile?
This type of password is considered the most secure.
What is a long, complex password with letters, numbers, and symbols?
Asking for personal information before an interview is a red flag for this.
What is identity theft or a scam job?
This tool helps you store and generate secure passwords.
What is a password manager?
This type of footprint is created when others post about you.
What is a passive digital footprint?
This is a good rule of thumb before posting anything online.
What is “Would I want my boss to see this?”
This tool adds an extra layer of security by requiring a code sent to your phone.
What is two-factor authentication?
This type of scam involves someone pretending to be a friend or family member in trouble.
What is an impersonation scam?
This is a bad habit that makes your accounts easier to hack.
What is reusing the same password across sites?
This is a good way to check what your digital footprint looks like.
What is Googling yourself?
This is a professional platform used for networking and job searching.
What is LinkedIn?
This is what you leave behind every time you post, comment, or share online.
What is a digital footprint?
This is a common tactic scammers use to make you act without thinking.
What is creating a sense of urgency or fear?
This is a method of creating a memorable but strong password using random words.
What is a passphrase?
Adjust these settings to limit who sees your posts.
What are privacy settings?
This is a type of post that could hurt your professional image
What is a rant, offensive meme, or inappropriate photo?
This is the first thing you should do if you think your account has been hacked.
What is change your password and enable 2FA?
This is the best way to verify if a suspicious message is real.
What is contacting the company or person directly through official channels?
This is what you should do every few months to keep your accounts secure.
What is update your passwords?
Do this to clean up your digital footprint
What is deleting old accounts and reviewing public posts?
Doing this will help to build a positive online presence.
What is sharing thoughtful content or engaging in professional discussions?