PASSWORDS
A good password should be at least 8 characters long?
Yes
What's one tell-tale sign of a scam?
When there are thousands of five-star reviews with no written comments.
How should you lock your computer every time you walk away.
The easiest is CTRL + L or CTRL +ALT +DEL
Am I at risk of identity theft?
More than ever!! Every thing is technology driven and it's important to protect your information.
Are all local open Wi-Fi's safe?
No-assume everyone that is on the same Wi-Fi has access to all your information.
You should always share your password with a friend in case you forget it?
NO-Never share your password
What would be a safe app to download?
Official app stores
Should you have a password to get into your computer and laptop?
ALWAYS lock up!
Are scams worse now after the pandemic?
The widespread use of online shopping and e-mail defiantly increase after COVID-19.
What is the percentage rate of information that was compromised while using public Wi-Fi according to Forbes Magazine in 2023?
40%
Pick a password that is easy for you to remember.
Yes-easy to remember, but not easy for someone to guess.
What's another way to protect yourself if you want to download an app?
Read the app's privacy policy before you download.
Should you have a password on your phone?
Of course! Now more than ever. Most people conduct their online banking, e-mail and have their credit cards linked to online shopping.
How many Americans were victims of identity fraud in 2021?
15-million Americans were victims of identity fraud according to Javelin Strategy & Research.
How many use public Wi-Fi to make financial transactions?
20%
Can you add capital letters, numbers and special characters to your password?
Yes-This would be a strong password
What should you watch out for when you see a free trial?
Most of the time if there is a free trial, they will ask for cc information and in the fine print say after a certain amount of days you can cancel or be charged.
You are a target to hackers. What should you never think?
It won't happen to me!
Is an identity theft protection tool worth the investment?
It can make the difference between being safe or suffering financial and legal consequences.
Where do the majority of people have their information compromised?
Airports and Restaurants
What will happen if a poorly password is chosen?
It could compromise the entire school network.
Beware of phishing scams.
If it sounds to good to be true...it is!
What's a good way to protect yourself from online scams?
Set up multi-factor authentication.
What should you consider using if you decide to connect to a public Wi-Fi?
A strong password and a VPN-Virtual Private Network