Safety Internet

Private vs Personal

• Picture of your pet

• Picture of you with your home address

• Favorite song

• Full Name

Complete the sentence. When you create a new password for an account, you should never __________.

• Tell your parents what your password is.

• Use at least eight characters.

• Start with a memorable phrase.

• Use private information like your name, phone number, or address.

Clara receives a message online from someone she does not know asking for her address. The person says she works with Clara's mom and wants to send her mom a birthday card. Why is this a risky situation for Clara?

• A person she does not know is asking for private information.

• Her mom might not get a birthday card.

• The person might get mad if Clara doesn't provide the information.

• This isn't a risky situation.

If a friend asked you for a tip about how to create a strong password, what would you tell them?

• Use your name.

• Make it short.

• Share it with a friend.

• Use numbers and symbols.

It is safe to use McDonald’s free WiFi with no password to check your Credit Card or bank information. 

• True

• False