internet safety vocab
A hostile software that is made to damage a computer
Malware
What is the key characteristics of a strong password
8 characters
No family members
when someone pretends to be someone else online to scam people.
Catfishing
Deliberate deception for financial or personal gain.
Fraud
What is a new tool that is highly advertised on YouTube to protect your person data?
VPN
when you get unwanted, irrelevant messages, usually in bulk, like annoying emails or texts, often promoting products or scams.
Spam
Unsolicited and irrelevant emails or messages, often sent in bulk.
Spam
What is the function on apple function that you can use to protect your personal data?
Private browser
It’s when scammers send fake emails or messages to trick people into giving up personal info, like passwords or credit card numbers.
Phishing
The act of creating a fake online identity to deceive others, often for fraudulent or harmful purposes.
Catfishing
Complex passwords protect your devices and accounts from unauthorized access.
Use strong passwords
Scammers offer big discounts but never send the items.
Store scams
A type of malware that locks users out of their device or encrypts their files, demanding payment to restore access.
Ransomware
Smartphones store a lot of personal data, including banking and health details, work files, and emails.
Protect your mobile devices
How can you identify a phishing email? 2 DIFFERENT WAYS
Suspicious Sender
Urgent or Threatening Language