Internet Safety

Which of the following are examples of threats you may encounter online? Select all that apply.

• Viruses

• Phishing

• HTTPS

• Spyware

________ are messages that try to trick you into providing sensitive information.

• Phishing scams

• Cookies

• Passwords

• Plug-ins

Which of the following passwords is the strongest?

• bobby98

• 123123123

• c^72j5pyR#%

• pa55word

True or False: Clicking ads and pop-ups like the one shown in this image could expose your computer to malware.

• True

• False

When shopping online, which payment method is generally safest?

• Credit cards

• Direct wire transfers

• Bank transfers

• Cash

True or False: The things you share on social networking sites like Facebook are generally more public than things you share over email or instant messaging.

• True

• False

What is a browser cookie?

• A type of phishing scam

• A small piece of data that tracks your preferences on different websites

• A type of food you can buy online

• A plug-in that allows you to view special types of web content

To see if a website is using a secure connection, what should you look for? Select all that apply.

• A plus sign (+) to the right of the tab

• "https" at the very beginning of the URL

• A star icon to the right of the URL

• A lock icon to the left of the URL

If you're driving a car, what is the safest way to use your mobile device?

• Ask a friend to watch the road while you use your device

• Only type a few words at a time, and look up every few seconds

• Watch videos with the audio muted

• Avoid using mobile devices entirely

True or False: If you block tracking cookies in your browser, websites will be unable to track you.

• True

• False