Cyber Security
What is cybersecurity?
Computer security, cybersecurity or information technology security is the protection of computer systems and networks from the theft of or damage to their hardware, software, or electronic data, as well as from the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide.
What's a virus?
A computer virus is a type of computer program that, when it runs, it copies itself by changing other computer programs and inserting its own code. When this copying succeeds, the affected areas are then said to be "infected" with a computer virus.
Name 3 different social media platforms
Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Pinterest, TickTock, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Reddit, Tumblr, etc.
What is a hacker?
What is a catfish?
A person pretending to be someone they’re not to trick you
Use at least 8 characters (14 is best!).
Use a variety of numbers, letters (lower and upper case) and symbols.
Don’t use predictable capitalization. Instead of just capitalizing the first letter, scatter capitalization throughout.
Don’t use the same password for multiple accounts.
Don’t use your name or anyone else’s name.
Don’t use words from the dictionary.
If you can’t come up with a good password, use a secure password generator.
Change your password every 10 weeks.
Malware is any software designed to cause damage to a computer, server, client,or computer network.
What's social media hygiene
Practices you can do to keep yourself safe online
Good social media hygiene protects how people perceive you online
What's a cookie?
Encrypted data websites store about you when you visit the site
What is a scam?
scam is a term used to describe any fraudulent business or scheme that takes money or other goods from an unsuspecting person
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Name a type of vulnerability
Hardware
Software
Network
Physical site
What's a digital footprint?
Your digital footprint is made up of everything you post online. This footprint it PERMANENT. Anything you send on snapchat, post on instagram, etc. stays on the internet FOREVER and makes up your digital footprint.
Name a type of cookie
those that last only while you are on a website (called session cookies)
those that last between visits to a website (persistent cookies).
What is phishing?
A cyber attack that uses disguised email as a weapon.
The attackers pretend to be someone you trust, and trick you for information. It's one of the oldest types of cyber attacks.
Why is cybersecurity important?
Cybersecurity is important because it encompasses everything that pertains to protecting our sensitive data, personally identifiable information (PII), intellectual property, and data, from theft and damage attempted by criminals and adversaries
Name two ways to protect yourself online
Don’t talk to strangers
Use an anti-virus software
Block and report bullies
Don’t download anything suspicious
Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Don’t run any software unless you know what it is/does
What are some ways to be safe on social media?
Private accounts
Only accept followers you know
Don’t post current locations/ addresses
Be Cautious of Sharing Too Much
Adjust Privacy Settings
Verify Who You're Connecting With
Don't Share Personal Details
Check Out Your Own Account
Remember What Goes Online Stays Online
Keep Passwords Strong
What is ethical hacking?
A legal form of hacking used to increase site security by identifying security threats
Aims to investigate weak points that bad hackers can use to hurt the software or steal data
Who can you trust online?
No one!
Only people you can verify are people you know