Password Safety
What should a strong password include?
A mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
What is a phishing email trying to do?
Trick you into giving away personal information like passwords or financial information.
What does “https” mean on a website?
The site is using a secure encrypted connection.
Why are software updates important?
They fix security vulnerabilities and bugs.
What is malware?
Harmful software designed to damage or gain access to a computer system.
What tool helps store many passwords securely?
A password manager.
Name one sign an email might be phishing.
Strange email address, spelling mistakes, urgent requests, or suspicious links.
Why is public Wi-Fi risky?
Hackers may be able to intercept your data on an unsecured network.
What type of software protects against malware?
Antivirus software.
Why should you back up your data?
So you don’t lose important files if your device is hacked, damaged, or infected.
Why should you avoid using the same password everywhere?
If one account gets hacked, all of your other accounts could be accessed.
What should you do if you receive a suspicious email?
Do not click any links and report or delete the email.
What should you check before clicking a link?
Make sure the link is from a trusted source and the URL looks legitimate.
Why should you lock your computer?
To prevent unauthorized access to your data.
What is two-factor authentication?
A security method that requires two forms of verification to log in.