Phishing & Online Scams
What is phishing?
Tricking people into giving up personal information through fake emails or messages.
What is a strong password?
At least 12 characters, mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols.
What do cookies do on websites?
Track user activity and store preferences.
What should you do if you get a suspicious email?
Don’t click links, verify the sender, report it.
What do app permissions control?
What data an app can access, like location, contacts, or microphone.
What should you check before clicking on a link in an email?
(Sender address, spelling errors, and hover over the link to see the real URL.
What is multi-factor authentication (MFA)?
An extra security step requiring a second verification method.
What is private browsing mode?
A mode that doesn’t save browsing history or cookies.
What is the safest way to download an app?
From official app stores like Google Play or Apple App Store.
Why should you turn off location services when not needed?
Prevents apps from tracking your movements.
What type of phishing targets a specific person or organization?
Spear phishing.
Why should you avoid using the same password for multiple accounts?
If one account is hacked, all others are at risk.
How do companies track your online activity?
Cookies, social media, browsing history, and location data.
Why should you log out of accounts on shared computers?
Prevents unauthorized access.
How can you limit data collection from mobile apps?
Review permissions and disable unnecessary access
What is "smishing"?
Phishing via SMS/text messages
What is a password manager used for?
(Storing and generating strong passwords securely.)
What’s the risk of using public Wi-Fi?
Hackers can intercept your data.
What does HTTPS mean in a web address?
It’s a secure website with encrypted communication.
What is a good habit when downloading new apps?
Read privacy policies and check what data they collect.
Name three ways to protect yourself from phishing attacks.
Don’t click on unknown links, use multi-factor authentication, verify senders...
What’s the most common type of weak password?
(“123456” or “password.”)
Name three ways to limit online tracking.
(Disable cookies, use VPNs, adjust privacy settings, use an ad blocker.)
What is social engineering?
Tricking people into revealing confidential information.
What should you do before selling or donating an old device?
Factory reset to erase all personal data.