Web Browsers
Small files saved by websites to remember your login, preferences, or shopping cart
What are cookies?
The safest setting on social media that limits who can see your posts and personal info
What is a private account?
A three-digit number lenders use to judge how risky it is to loan you money
What is a credit score?
Sharing your real-time location should only be done with these people
Who are trusted friends or family members?
A private browsing mode that doesn’t save history but still doesn’t make you invisible online
What is Incognito or Private Browsing?
Messages pretending to be from friends or brands asking for passwords or links
What is phishing?
This personal number should never be shared through email, text, or over the phone
What is your Social Security Number (SSN)?
Posting your exact location while on vacation can increase the risk of this
What is burglary or theft?
A tool that encrypts your internet connection, especially useful on public Wi-Fi
What is a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?
The best action if you receive a suspicious DM asking for personal information
What is ignoring, blocking, or reporting it?
Scam emails claiming you “owe money” and asking for immediate payment are an example of this
What is a scam or phishing attempt?
A phone setting that lets you control which apps can see your location
What are location permissions?
The browser icon that shows a website connection is encrypted
What is the lock icon (HTTPS)?
A feature that adds an extra security step beyond your password
What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?
Giving out this number can put you at risk of identity theft
What is your Social Security Number (SSN)?
The safest option for location access on most apps
What is “Only While Using the App”?
A browser add-on that blocks ads and trackers to improve privacy
What is an ad blocker or tracker blocker?
Oversharing this on social media can make you vulnerable to identity theft
What is personal information like your address, birthday, or SSN?
A type of fraud/scam found on social media that involves providing banking information
What is tap-in scams?
Turning off location sharing when you don’t need it helps protect this
What is your privacy or personal safety?