Definitions
Hacker
a popular term for someone who accesses computer information either legally or illegally
If someone asks you for your personal information?
Do not give it to them, and block them immediately.
What is cyberbullying?
When a teen is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by another teen or person using the internet, interactive and digital technologies, or mobile phones.
What steps can you take to stay safe on social media? (name one)
Make sure your privacy settings stop anyone who is not your friend from seeing what you share.
Do not accept friend requests/follow requests from anyone you do not know.
Do not share personal information on social media.
Full Name?
No
Piracy
the unauthorized reproduction or copying of music, video, or literature without proper compensation or permission
If someone you just met online wants to meet up with you in person?
Do not meet up with them. Make sure an adult is aware of the situation.
What are cyber threats?
Electronically used words that generally raise concerns that the person may intend to do harm.
What are the most commonly used passwords?
1. 123456
2. qwerty
3. password
Address or Phone Number?
No
Plagiarism
taking credit for someone else’s writing or ideas
If you hear information but you are not sure if you should believe it?
What is spyware?
Software installed on people's computers that collects information about you without your knowledge or consent and sends it back to whoever wrote the spyware program
What group of people was Facebook originally meant to be used by?
Harvard students
Pictures of your pets?
Yes, but do not use information about your pets as a security question or password.
Cookies
small text files stored on a computer that keep track of what a person does on a website
If someone sends you a link and asks you to click on it?
Do not click on links from anyone you do not know. Delete the message immediately.
What is malware?
A malicious computer program that is meant to damage, destroy, or corrupt information on a computer.
What age do you have to be to use Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube?
13 years old or older
Your favorite sports or hobbies?
Yes, but do not use this information in passwords or security questions.
Digital Footprint
the data trail, including personal information, created by a person’s activities online
If you know that someone is being cyber-bullied?
Reach out and support them. Tell someone who can handle the situation. Tell the bullies to stop.
What are internet predators?
People who intentionally access sites that children or teens visit and can search for potential victims by location or interest
What form of social media has the highest reported rate of cyber bullying?
Instagram (42%).
Facebook (37%), Snapchat (31%), YouTube (10%), Twitter (9%)
Pictures of other people?
Only with their permission.