Internet safety Vocabulary
The practice in which a business sends you unwanted promotional mail in mass quantities is called.....
Spam
Are all aspects of internet safety related to protecting personal information?
Yes.
What is the internet safety tactic related to someone impersonating a bank or other organization in order to receive financial gain?
fraud.
What is Internet Safety?
The practice of using the internet wisely and safely.
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What is the best way to protect yourself from spyware?
Use Spyware-blocking Software.
What is the most common type of spam?
Email phishing.
These words are associated with what area of internet safety? Trail of information, Social media posts, reputation.
Digital Footprint
What is the best way to protect your personal information?
Use strong passwords!
A bank contacts Julia about confirming her social security number and account details through text. Should she respond to the sender?
No. Julia is most likely getting Phished or Catfished.
What is Fraud?
Purposeful deception for financial gain
How should you dispose of sensitive information on physical documents?
shred all papers with personal information instead of just throwing them away.
What is the best way to make sure you are not a victim of fraud or identity theft?
Frequently check bank accounts and credit score.
What are the 3 types of spyware?
Trojans, Keyloggers, Screen scrapers.
Where do people most commonly thoughtlessly leak their personal information?
Social media
What is it called when someone uses social engineering tactics, such as pretending to be a Nigerian Prince, to steal your personal information?
Phishing!