Passwords
Which password is the strongest?
A) 123456
B) password
C) B!ueTiger92
C) B!ueTiger92
You receive an email from your “bank”, but it looks strange. What should you check before trusting it?
The email address / sender
You download a Minecraft mod from an unknown website instead of a trusted platform.
What security risk could this create?
Malware infection
You receive an email saying you won a new phone, but you never entered a contest. The email asks you to click a link. What attack is it?
Phising.
You see a shocking news story online, but it only appears on one unknown website.
What should you do first?
Check other reliable sources.
Why is “maria2009” a weak password?
It uses personal information (name and birth year).
You download a “free game”, but it secretly installs a harmful program. What type of malware could it be?
Trojan
An app asks for access to your microphone, camera, contacts, and location.
What should this make you think?
The permissions are suspicious.
A message from a “delivery company” says your package is waiting, but asks you to download an attached file to see the details. What could happen if you open the file?
Malware could be installed.
A message says a supermarket is giving free €500 gift cards if you complete a short survey.
What is the likely goal of this website?
Collect personal data or show scams.
Carlos uses the password carlos2009 for his email, games, and social media.
What is the risk of doing this?
If one account is hacked, all accounts can be hacked
Why can public Wi-Fi be dangerous?
Data can be intercepted / it may not be secure.
Your computer suddenly becomes very slow after installing a program from the internet.
What could be the cause?
Malware.
You receive a message from a friend on Instagram asking for money urgently, but the message sounds strange.
What might have happened?
Your friend’s account may have been hacked.
A message says: “The government will delete this message soon, share it quickly!”
Why do hoaxes often include this type of warning?
To make people spread it without checking.
What information should never be shared publicly online? Give one example.
Personal information (address, phone number, school, etc.)
What type of malware locks your files and asks for money to unlock them?
Ransomware
An app asks you to disable your phone’s security settings before installing it.
Why is this dangerous?
It may be trying to avoid detection and install harmful software.
A player sends you a message saying they are a Roblox moderator and need your password to check your account.
Why is this suspicious?
Real moderators never ask for passwords.
A screenshot of a news headline spreads online, but when people search the news website, the article does not exist.
What could this mean?
The screenshot may be edited or fake.
A hacker tries thousands of passwords automatically until one works. What attack is this?
Brute force attack
You read a shocking headline, but when you open the article the content does not really support the headline.
Clickbait
Before installing an app, you read that it has thousands of five-star reviews. Later you notice many reviews are very short, repeated, and written in strange language.
Why is this an important clue?
The reviews may be fake, so the app may not be trustworthy.
A game asks for “Accessibility” permission to give rewards.
Why is this risky?
The app could control or monitor your screen.
A viral post says a famous app will become paid tomorrow unless you share the message.
Why is this suspicious?
Real companies don’t announce changes through chain messages.