Online Safety
A password that includes upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
What is a strong password?
A scam where cybercriminals trick users into revealing sensitive info through fake emails or messages.
What is phishing?
The frequency with which you should update your apps and operating system.
What is as soon as updates are available?
Something you should avoid doing when connected to public Wi-Fi.
What is logging into sensitive accounts?
A type of malware that locks your files and demands money to restore access.
What is ransomware?
A precaution that helps protect your data in case of malware or hardware failure.
What is regularly backing up your data?
A security method that adds an extra step to logging in beyond your password.
What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?
A program that secretly records every keystroke you make.
What is a keylogger?
A digital barrier that prevents unauthorized access to your private network.
What is a firewall?
Personal details you should avoid posting on social media platforms.
What are your full name, address, and phone number?
An attack that floods a system or website with traffic to crash it.
What is a DDoS (Distributed Denial-of-Service) attack?
A reason why reusing the same password across multiple accounts is dangerous.
What is because one breach could expose all accounts?
A symbol and URL prefix you should look for before entering sensitive info on a website.
What is the padlock icon and "https://"?
500A type of malware disguised as legitimate software to trick users.
What is a Trojan horse?
The action you should take when you receive a suspicious email with a link or attachment.
What is avoid clicking and report it?