Internet Safety Vocab
A malicious virus used to disrupt systems and steal data.
Malware.
Being careful of what you post to others online.
Being cautious on social media.
The use of a built in feature to stop seeing/hearing the bully.
Block them.
You get a bunch of emails about random products and other stuff.
Spam.
The act of looking for "https:/" in the url.
Looking for secure websites.
You can ___ ___ the game and stop seeing their messages.
get off
A virus that prevents using your computer and holds it until a price is payed.
Ransomare.
Using a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols.
Having strong passwords.
Using certain setting to monitor what you see online.
Privacy.
The act people do of creating fake online identities in order to deceive others.
Catfishing.
The act of using a VPN when leaving your house in using when on public networks.
Being careful on public networks.
It's important to ____ ____ because a bully's words could trigger certain emotions.
stay calm
A fraudulent practice where people pretend to be reputable companies trying to get your personal info.
Phishing.
The use of having two passwords to protect your personal info instead of one.
2FA.
Taking screenshots of the bully's harmful words and ______ them to moderators.
reporting