Internet Safety

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An indicator that an Email might be a phishing email: Spelling and grammar errors, Fancy images, Weird font

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Spelling and grammar errors

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If you think you got scammed or hacked, you should...

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Change your passwords

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What's the name given to the attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames and passwords, by disguising as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication (e.g. creating a fake website)?

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Phishing

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When visiting a website, you notice a lock icon in the URL of the browser window. What does the lock represent?

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A webpage that has a secure connection

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Which of the following is an example of a scam? A friend sends you an e-mail asking to borrow some money., Your brother sends you a text message on your mobile device., A pop-up appears in your online game urging you to click the image., Your teacher sends you an e-mail message with the homework assignment.

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A pop-up appears in your online game urging you to click the image.

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While Trish was playing an online game, a pop-up appeared, prompting her to click on the flashing lights to receive more points for her game. What should she do?

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Click the X in the corner of the pop-up to make it go away.

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Why should you be careful about what you open and download on the internet?

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It could be something inappropriate, it could have a virus that harms your computer, it could steal information from your computer.

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You need to create a password for a website. What should you use? Options: A nickname your friend calls you (Teddybear), A random word, number and punctuation combination (e.g. 1cecr3am!), A part of your name and number (Sham234), You full name (Amina Malik)

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A random word, number and punctuation combination (e.g. 1cecr3am!)

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Is this site authentic?

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No

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Sara finds a message on her phone that she thinks might be a scam. She should:

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Delete the message.