"Don't fall for the Fake" - Lesson 2

is when someone tries to steal information like your login or account details by pretending to be someone you trust in an email, text, or other online communication.

Phishing is usually done through email, ads, or sites that look similar to ones you’re already used to.

• True

• False

Trustworthy

• Able to be relied on to do what is right or what is needed.

• Something that can be proven or shown to be true or correct.

• Tricking someone in order to get something valuable from them.

• A program that shields your computer from most scams and tricks.

Tricking someone in order to get something valuable from them.

• Deceptive

• Fraudulent

• Scam Likely

• Trustworthy

Real, genuine, true, or accurate; not fake or copied.

• Untrue

• Fake

• Authentic

• Similar

Manipulation

• Someone controlling or influencing another person or situation unfairly, dishonestly, or under

  threat.

• Something that can be proven or shown to be true or correct.

• Creating a fake identity or account on a social networking service to trick people into sharing their personal information or into believing they’re talking to a real person behind a legitimate account, profile, or page.

Words or actions intended to be cruel or hurtful. Can also refer to harmful software intended to do

damage to a person’s device, account, or personal information.

• Malicious

• Fake

• Clickbait

• Bot

Firewall

• A program that shields your computer from most scams and tricks.

• Tricking someone in order to get something valuable from them.

• A shield to protect your computer from a fire

• A phishing scam where an attacker targets you more precisely by using pieces of your own.

A phishing is also known as a scam or cyber attack.

• True

• False

Manipulative online content, posts, or ads designed to capture people’s attention and get them to click

on a link or webpage, often to grow views or site traffic in order to make money.