Vocabulary
Define identity theft
A type of crime where you private information is stolen and used for criminal activity.
A synonym for self portrait.
What is a selfie.
Three good things about social media
Make friends, learn new things, stay in contact with family
Define going viral
Becoming famous online very quickly
When someone steals your personal information and uses it for criminal activity
A web address that can be condensed and could lead you to a risky website
Shortened URL
Why is social media so important?
It is a form of communication
What social media giant bought Instagram?
A famous 'normal' person on social media
What is an influencer
Name three forms of scams on the internet
internet scams, identity theft, phishing, shortened URL
What is it called when someone poses as an institution, bank or school and asks you to provide your private information?
Phishing
How do influencers make money?
From advertisement fees based on the number of subscribers.
What is false information about current events that is spread online
Fake news
Give three most popular examples of social media
Youtube, Tiktok, Instagram
When you cannot see someone's profile anymore, you have been _________.
Blocked
Information that can be used to identify you because it is unique (e.g. your full name or address)
Private Information
What are two clues to messages that may be phishing scams
someone posing as a bank or school and asking for private information
When Facebook was first created, who was it first intended for?
University/College students only.
What is it called when your peers make you act a certain way
What is peer pressure
What percentage of the population DO NOT have social media? As of 2025 (Range, ex. 1-2%)
18-25%
What are two things that internet scammers usually want from people?
Money and/or private information
Why do we have to be careful about our online image?
It can be tracked backed to us years down the road and be used for colleges, jobs, housing, etc. (Digital Footprint)
Why is it important to know about shortened URL's?
It can lead you to a risky website
Name 3 activities that do not require a device, app or the internet.
Reading a book, hanging out with friends, playing a sport, hike, riding a bike, eating etc.
What are two things you should check for in a message to ensure it's not a scam?
time, grammar, URL, area codes