Online safety
What is a strong password?
This is the type of password that includes letters, numbers, and symbols and is difficult for hackers to guess.
What is ransomware?
This kind of cyberattack locks your files and demands money to unlock them.
What is Crypto Ransomware?
This is the most common type of ransomware that encrypts files on your device and demands payment to unlock them.
What is pay the ransom?
The first thing you should not do when you discover ransomware on your device.
What is a phishing email?
You should never click on links or download attachments from this kind of suspicious online message.
What is demanding a ransom?
This is the main goal of ransomware , to make your files or device inaccessible until you pay money
What is Locker Ransomware?
This ransomware locks you out of your entire computer or device, not just your files.
What is disconnect from the internet?
You should immediately do this to stop the ransomware from spreading to other devices.
What is protecting your personal information?
This important online rule means not sharing your full name, address, or school publicly
What is malware?
Ransomware is a type of this — malicious software that harms or controls your computer.
What is Scareware?
This type of ransomware uses fake virus warnings to scare people into paying for “repairs.”
What is antivirus or anti-malware software?
Running this kind of program can help detect and remove ransomware from your computer.
What is antivirus software?
Using this tool or program can help detect and block viruses or malware on your computer.
What is encrypting the files?
When ransomware takes control of your files, it does this to make them unreadable.
What is Doxware or Leakware?
This ransomware threatens to release or leak private information unless you pay the ransom.
What is a backup?
You can get your files back safely if you have this stored separately from your infected device.
What is cyberbullying?
Making fun of people through social media apps
What is backing up their data?
Ransomware attacks can target anyone online, but they especially affect people and organizations that don’t do this important safety step regularly.
What is Ransomware as a Service (RaaS)?
This form of ransomware is sold or rented by hackers to others, allowing anyone to launch an attack even without technical skills.
What is report the attack?
After handling a ransomware attack, it’s important to do this so authorities and experts can track and prevent future threats.