Online Privacy
What kind of information should you avoid posting on public social media profiles?
Your home address, phone number, financial info, and personal ID details
What does the term "malware" mean?
Malicious software designed to damage or steal information
What is phishing?
A scam that tricks you into sharing personal or financial information
What's your "digital footprint"?
All the information about you that exists online
Why should you log out of accounts when using a public computer?
So the next user can't access your personal data or messages
An ideal password would contain what kinds of characters?
Letters, numbers, and symbols
What's the main difference between a virus and other types of malware?
A virus replicates itself by infecting other files. Not all malware does the same
What's one clue that an email might be a phishing scam
Spelling errors, urgent language, or links that look slightly "off"
Why can deleting a post not always erase it from the internet?
Because screenshots, shares, and cached copies can still exist
Why is using public Wi-Fi risky for online banking?
Hackers can intercept your data on unsecured networks
What's "two-factor authentication" (2FA) and why should you use it?
It's a second step to verify your identity (like a text code); it protects your account even if someone steals your password
What is ransomware, and what does it do?
A type of malware that locks your files and demands payment to unlock them
What should you do if you get a suspicious email from your bank?
Don't click anything - contact the bank directly using their official website or number
What's one way scammers can use your social media photos against you?
They can gather personal info for identity theft or fake dating profiles
What should you do if your device starts acting weird after downloading something?
Disconnect from the internet and run a malware scan
Why should you be careful when signing into websites using your Google or Facebook account?
Because it can give those platforms and connected apps access to your personal data
Why should you avoid downloading "cracked" or "free" versions of paid software?
They often come bundled with hidden malware or spyware
What's "smishing"?
A phishing attempt sent through text message (SMS)
What's a "catfish"?
Someone who pretends to be another person online using fake photos or details
What's one advantage of keeping your software and apps up to date?
Updates fix security vulnerabilities that hackers exploit
What's one way your phone can "leak" your location without you realizing it?
Through photo metadata (GPS data saved in images) or background app tracking
What is a "trojan horse" in computer terms?
A malicious program disguised as a legitimate file or app
What's a "clone phishing" attack?
When a scammer copies a real email you've received before and changes the links or attachments
Why should you limit who can see your posts or stories?
To prevent strangers from collecting info about your habits, location, or possessions
If your friend's account sends you a weird link, what's the safest move?
Don't click it - contact them directly to check if their account was hacked