Cybercrime/prevention
Myths and legends
Social media trends
science/tech
Social media
100

Sending fraudulent emails that appear to be from reputable companies so individuals reveal their personal information

Phishing

100

a traditional children’s story that usually involves imaginary creatures and magic

fairy tale

100

This term describes the act of gathering lots of likes, shares, and comments on social media

going viral

100

This revolutionary product, first introduced by Apple in 2007, changed the way we think about mobile phones

the iPhone

100

This platform, founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg, was originally limited to Harvard students

Facebook

200

A type of software designed to harm a device

Malware

200

an ancient story often involving cultural and religious beliefs of ancient cultures

a myth

200

This type of content, popular on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, involves users taking on challenges or dances and sharing their own versions

challenges

200

This invention by the Wright brothers in 1903 allows people to travel between continents in hours

The airplane/aeroplane 

200

Known for its 280-character limit, this platform is popular for quick updates and real-time news

Twitter/X

300

Encoding messages (eg with a password) so only authorised individuals can access it

Encryption

300

someone who is famous and admired for doing something extremely well

a living legend

300

A feature that allows users to post photos or videos that disappear after 24 hours

stories

300

Known for his laws of motion and universal gravitation, this physicist laid the foundation for classical mechanics 

Isaac Newton

300

This video-sharing platform, acquired by Google in 2006, is the second most visited website in the world

Youtube

400

A form of malware used to spy on you without your knowledge

spyware

400

a fictitious story about modern life that many people believe

an urban myth

400

These individuals gain popularity on social media platforms due to their expertise, authority, or charismatic personality

Influencers

400

This Polish scientist was the first person to win two Nobel Prizes, one in Physics and the other in Chemistry, for her work on radioactivity

Marie Curie

400

Launched in 2010, this app allows users to share photos and videos that disappear after 24 hours in its 'Stories' feature

Instagram

500

What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?

a user has to prove their identity in two different ways before being granted access

500

traditional stories from a particular region or cultural group

folklore

500

This emerging trend on social media involves users deliberately limiting their digital interactions, often by taking extended breaks from social media platforms to prioritize mental health and well-being

Digital detox

500

This technology, developed in the 20th century, uses nuclear reactions to release energy for electricity generation, making it a major source of power.

nuclear power

500

Originally known for short lip-sync videos, this app has become one of the fastest-growing social media platforms, especially among Gen Z.

TikTok