Don't Fall for Fake - Vocabulary

Alexa, Cortana & Google Home are all examples of a _________. This is a piece of software that operates online and can complete simple tasks.

• scam

• bot

• fraud

This is an attempt to scam or trick you into sharing login or other personal information online. It is usually done through email, ads or websites.

• spearphishing

• phishing

• trojan horse

This is a scam where an attacks targets you more precisely by using pieces of your own personal information.

• phishing

• spearphishing

• bot

A dishonest attempt to make money or gain something else of value by tricking people.

• scam

• trustworthy

• bot

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

• trustworthy

• deceptve

• malicious

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

• trustworthy

• authentic

• deceptive

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

• manipulation

• deceptive

• verifiable

False; an action or message designed to fool, trick, or mislead someone.

• trustworthy

• authentic

• deceptive

Someone controlling or influencing another person or situation unfairly, dishonestly, or under threat. Alternatively, things you find online may be edited to make you believe something that isn't true.

• malicious

• manipulation

• authentic

Tricking someone in order to get something valuable from them.

• fraudulent

• verifiable

• bot