internet safety
protecting personal info
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100

This is the recommended minimum number of characters for a strong password.

12

100

You should avoid using this personal information in your passwords, like your birthday or pet's name.

guessable information

100

Downloading apps or files from untrustworthy websites could give your device this.

malware or virus

200

Using the same password for lots of accounts could lead to this problem.

can lead to getting hacked

200

This type of tool can help you generate and store secure, complex passwords.

password manager 

200

This type of program scans your computer for harmful viruses.

antivirus software

300

Phishing emails are designed to trick you into giving away this.

personal info

300

Two-factor authentication (2FA) often requires something you know, something you have, or something you are. This is an example of "something you have."

phone or security token

300

these dangerous files are sometimes attached to scam emails.

fake attachments

400

These emails try to make you panic so you’ll act fast.

scam emails

400

Using the same password for multiple accounts increases the risk of this.

credential stuffing or account compromise

400

Updating your computer or apps helps protect you from these kinds of problems.

security bugs or hacks

500

Before posting pictures, you should remove this hidden data that shows where the picture was taken.

location of geo tags

500

This is the term for a fake website designed to mimic a legitimate one to steal your information

 spoofed website

500

A type of virus that locks your files and asks for money is called this.

ransomware