Passwords
What makes a strong password, strong?
Someone you don’t know says “Hey friend!”—what should you do first?
Be cautious / don’t respond right away
What are some things considered personal information?
School, workplace, job title, full name, location, etc.
What is “phishing”?
Fake messages trying to steal your info
What should you do before posting something online?
Think about it and double check the safety of the post
How many characters should be in a strong password?
12
Why might someone pretend to be someone else online?
To trick you, scam you, get money
Why is it unsafe to post your location in real time?
People can find out where you are OR
people will know you are not at home
If an email looks like it’s from a bank but feels off, what should you do?
Call the bank, DO NOT click any links
Why is it important to log out on shared devices?
To protect your account
Pick the strongest password:
A. Snoopy123
B. Passw0rd!!
C. Th3r4pYR0x!!
C. Th3r4pYR0x!!
If someone asks for a picture of you, what should you do?
If yes: be cautious of the content you send to people online
If no: do not send any photos of yourself or other photos to someone you do not know
What could happen if you share too much personal info online?
People can steal your identity, scam you, blackmail you, or target you
Why should you avoid clicking unknown links?
There may be viruses and/OR steal your information
What is one way to stay safe on social media?
Private account / limit who sees posts / don't share information to others online
Why should you not use the same password for multiple places?
If someone knows a password for one thing, they will know the password for multiple; increases your risk of getting hacked
What is a “red flag” in a message? (name one)
Asking for money / personal info / being pushy
Is it safe to fill out forms online asking for personal info?
Only if it’s a trusted/real website, and ONLY put in the needed information!!
What is one sign a website/email might be fake?
Misspelled URL / weird design / asks for too much info
If something online makes you uncomfortable, what are TWO things you can do?
Stop & tell someone / block / report
True or False: Two-Factor Authentification is a good way to put another barrier to hackers
True: Two-Factor Authentification is a good way to add another step to protect your accounts
If someone online says “Don’t tell anyone about this,” what should you do?
Tell an adult, staff member, or trusted person in your life
Name TWO things you should never share online
(Any two) password, address, phone number, bank info, SSN, exact location
A message says “Act fast or you’ll lose this deal!”—what scam tactic is this?
Pressure
What does it mean to have a “digital footprint”?
What you post stays online and can be seen later