PASSWORDS & LOGIN
This is something you should never share with anyone, even a friend.
Your password
A message saying “You won a free prize” that asks for login information.
Phish
Information about you that should be kept private.
Personal data
Something all people do sometimes, even when they are careful.
Make mistakes
Who is affected by computing systems.
Individuals and groups
Why using the same password on multiple sites is risky.
If one account is hacked, others can be accessed too
A message that tries to rush you by saying “Act now or your account will be locked.”
Phish
Why health or DNA data is more sensitive than a username.
It can affect your future and can’t be changed
Why systems should not assume users will always do the right thing.
Because people are human and make errors
Why security problems matter beyond just one account.
They can impact many people
One reason long passwords are usually stronger than short ones.
They are harder to guess or crack
A teacher emailing you from a real school email asking you to resend work.
Likely real
Why a data breach can affect people who never signed up for an account.
Their information may be connected or shared
What can happen when one person makes a mistake in a connected system.
It can affect many others
How repeated data breaches affect trust.
People trust technology less
Why a stolen password alone should not be enough to access an account.
Because it does not prove it’s really you
Why phishing messages often sound urgent or emotional.
To make people act without thinking
Once personal data is leaked online, why it’s hard to fully fix.
It can be copied and spread
Why blaming users alone does not fix security problems.
The system design still has weaknesses
Why companies should think about safety, not just speed or convenience.
Because poor choices can harm users
One way systems can protect users even if a password is stolen.
Multi-factor authentication or extra verification
One thing you should do instead of clicking a suspicious link.
Go directly to the official website or ask a trusted adult
One responsibility companies have when collecting personal data.
Protect it and limit how it’s used
One way systems can reduce damage when mistakes happen.
Limits, alerts, or extra security checks
The main idea behind Big Idea 5.
Technology choices affect people and society