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Talking to Strangers
When is it safe
100

You play video games with Jim online.  He asks you for your address so if he can come over to play video games with you in person?  Should you give him your address and why?

You should not give your information because he is a stranger.  Just because you play video games with him you really do not know who Jim is.  Giving your address can put you and your family in danger.
100

How can downloading files put you in danger?

Downloading files from the internet can expose your device to various dangers, including malware, viruses, and ransomware.

100

You have a group of friends that you play video games with online.  You have never met them in person, but you like them because it's fun playing video games with them. Are they your friends and why?

They are not your friends.  They are strangers.  

100

Is it safe to send your information to the HR department when you are hired for a job?

Yes.  When you are hired for a job, it is expected that you will need to provide personal information. Just make sure you know who you are supposed to send the information to and you have their contact information and you have verified it.

200

You get a friend request online.  They mention someone you know and places you go to.  How did they get this information?

Hackers can gain access to your online accounts in various ways without you even knowing. By the time you find out they've already gotten access to personal information you thought was harmful to share.

200

Should you download files that you do not know who they are from? Why?

No. Downloading files from unknown senders can lead to a variety of negative outcomes, including malware infections, data theft, and system damage.

200
How can talking to people you do not know online put you and your family in danger?
If you give a someone you have never met your personal information, like your address, your name, who lives with you, etc., you risk having someone find you and possibly do harm to you and your family.
200

Jim is your co-worker and he sends you and email.  Is it okay to open his email?

As long as you know the email address is his and there are no misspelled words that could be someone sending an email that looks like his email address.

300

You love to post pictures of yourself and your friends.  How can this put you and your friends in danger.

Cybercriminals can use seemingly innocent photos to gather sensitive information, track your movements, and even launch targeted attacks.

300

What type of downloads could put you at risk of a cyber-attack?

Email, PDFs, and pictures can put you at risk of a cyber-attack. 

300
Why do you think people are so comfortable giving their personal information to strangers they meet online?

They get comfortable, especially if that person makes them feel they have something in common.  

300

Is it safe to post a picture on your Facebook page that shows you with a friend.

Overall, it is safe if your account is private and the picture does not give any personal details about you and your friend (i.e, me and Sasha at work at Don McGill)