Create Strong Passwords
which characters are the best to include
symbols
What is a scam?
a dishonest scheme; a fraud.
Give 3 examples of social media platforms.
Snapchat, Instagram, BeReal, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, VSCO, etc.
What is used to track what websites you visit
What are privacy settings?
The part of a social networking website, internet browser, piece of software, etc. that allows you to control who sees information about you.
What is an example of a bad password?
1password
123456
qwerty
Your Name
IT Support or Lottery Winnings
Why might we need to limit our social media sharing to protect personal information?
Because people might be able to find out our personal information from our social media sharing.
Give an example of a secure website.
Google, Canvas, Youtube, etc.
What common strategies make weak passwords
Pet names, Family names, Number Sequences
How many characters would make a good password?
12-14 characters
How do scams relate to not sharing personal information online?
You might accidentally share information online through a scam.
The first social media site to that could share personal information was
MySpace
What can secure websites protect against?
Malware attacks, and other cyber security threats.
Why are privacy settings so important?
Because it can help keep your information safe and it can change the way you send things to people.
What should you remember to include to make a strong password?
Lowercase letters, uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
Why can scams be so hard to identify?
Scams are meant to blend in and trick you into giving the person behind the scam something of value.
What could happen if we share too much on social media?
People could steal our personal information and use it against us.
How can staying on secure websites help you so you won't share personal information online?
If the website is insecure then the information that you put on that website could be stolen.
How can you access privacy settings?
You can go into the settings of the website and click on the privacy tab. Then you can adjust the privacy settings to how you want them.
Why might strong passwords be important?
We need good passwords so that we can protect our personal information from hackers and cyber threats so they won’t be able to steal our information and do bad things to it.
How can we avoid scams so that we don't share personal information?
By making sure that you don't open emails from people you don't know, double-check to make sure the website you are on is safe, and secure your personal information.
What are some ways we can limit social media oversharing?
Make private accounts, keep very personal information offline, and review what you post.
How can you tell if a website is secure?
If there is a lock symbol in the URL.
How can privacy settings help your online personal information stay personal?
They help you indicate whether or not you give consent for the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information.