Internet Safety Vocabulary
Protecting Personal Information
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100

A hostile software that is made to damage a computer 

Malware 
100

The act of creating a fake online identity to deceive others, often for fraudulent or harmful purposes.

What is catfishing 

100

A student gets messages from someone who says they are 15. The person asks for money, but never agrees to meet up in person, or to video call. 

What is an example of catfishing

200

The trial of data a person leaves behind while using the internet.

Digital foot print  

200

A fraudulent attempt to steal sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers, by pretending to be a trustworthy entity.

what is phishing 

200

 A type of malware that locks users out of their device or encrypts their files, demanding payment to restore access.

What is ransomware 

300

A program that is designed to be able to damage or gain unauthorized access to someone's system  

Spyware 

300

Has more than 10 letters, has numbers, has symbols, and uppercase and lower case letters. 

What is the contents of a strong password 

300

A student is constantly getting threatening messages and emails from his peers

What is an example of cyberbullying

400

To keep doing something over and over to irritate people

Spam

400

The trail of data a person leaves behind while using the internet.

Digital footprint 

400

Stop communication, report, block, and tell a trusted adult 

What is defense against catfishing.

500

A piece of code that had the ability to copy itself and has a harmful effect.

Virus 

500

Colleges, employers, and even friends or family may search for you online. Ensuring your digital footprint reflects your best self can help create positive impressions.

What is why it is important to manage your digital footprint. 

500

Unwilling to contact in person, inconstant stories, and request for money, or personal information. 

What is catfishing warning signs