Internet Safety Vocabulary
A fraudulent attempt to steal sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers, by pretending to be a trustworthy entity.
What is Phishing?
How do you make a strong password (3 ways)
What are Random letters
What are Random numbers
What is Longer passwords
The trail of data a person leaves behind while using the internet.
What is Digital Footprint?
Understanding internet safety helps students recognize and avoid harmful online behaviors, like cyberbullying, which can affect their mental health and self-esteem.
What is Protection from Cyberbullying
Install antivirus, Be cautious with downloads, Don't click on suspicious links: Use strong passwords
what is malware
A type of malware that replicates itself and spreads from one device to another, often damaging systems
What is a Virus?
When should you click on suspicious links
What is Never
The act of creating a fake online identity to deceive others, often for fraudulent or harmful purposes.
What is catfishing?
Teaching students how to protect their personal information reduces the risk of identity theft, phishing, and other forms of fraud.
Safeguarding Personal Information:
A type of malware that locks users out of their device or encrypts their files, demanding payment to restore access.
What is Ransomware?
Type of online scam that tricks people into giving away sensitive information
What is Phishing
Deliberate deception for financial or personal gain.
What is Fraud?
Internet safety helps students identify dangerous online interactions and avoid sharing personal details with strangers, reducing the risk of exploitation.
Prevention of Online Predators:
Software that secretly collects information about a user’s activities without their consent.
What is Spyware?
Bullying that takes place over digital devices like computers, smartphones, or tablets, typically through social media or messaging platforms.
What is Cyberbullying?
Learning how to navigate the internet safely ensures students avoid inappropriate, harmful, or unsafe content that can negatively impact their well-being.
Avoiding Harmful Content:
Unsolicited and irrelevant emails or messages, often sent in bulk.
What is Spam?