Online Safety

What is phishing?

• the fraudulent practice of sending emails in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information

• A method of catching fish with a net

• A type of computer virus

• Fishing in a pond or lake

Which of the following is an example of a phishing scam?

• Sending an email pretending to be a friend and asking for personal information.

• Posting a link on social media that leads to a fake login page.

• Sending an email pretending to be a legitimate company and asking for personal information.

• Calling someone and pretending to be a bank representative, asking for account details.

What should you do if you receive a suspicious email asking for your personal information?

• Do not respond or provide any personal information

• Forward the email to all your contacts

• Click on any links provided in the email

• Reply with your personal information

Which of the following is a red flag of a fraudulent contest?

• Verified sponsors

• Payment or personal information upfront

• No entry fee

• Clear terms and conditions

What should you do if you suspect a vacation offer is bogus?

• Ignore the offer and delete the email

• Provide personal and financial information to secure the offer

• Research the company, check for reviews or complaints, verify the contact information, and never provide personal or financial information.

• Immediately book the vacation without further research

What is identity theft?

• Identity theft is a legal way to assume someone else's identity.

• Identity theft is a harmless prank played on someone by stealing their personal information.

• Identity theft is a crime where someone accidentally obtains and uses another person's personal information.

• Identity theft is a crime where someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person's personal information.

How can you protect yourself from identity theft?

• Sharing personal information with strangers

• Using weak passwords

• Ignoring suspicious emails or phone calls

• To protect yourself from identity theft, you can take various steps such as safeguarding personal information, monitoring financial accounts, using strong passwords, being cautious of phishing scams, keeping devices updated, and reporting any suspected identity theft.

What should you do if you come across suspicious activities online?

• Ignore them and continue browsing

• Share the suspicious activities with friends

• Engage with the suspicious activities

• Report them to the appropriate authorities or platforms.

What should you do if you receive a suspicious email asking for your personal information?

• Do not respond or provide any personal information

• Forward the email to all your contacts

• Click on any links provided in the email

• Reply with your personal information

What is the best way to protect your personal information online?

• Use strong and unique passwords, enable two-factor authentication, be cautious of phishing attempts, regularly update software and devices, and avoid sharing personal information on unsecured websites or public Wi-Fi networks.

• Use simple and easy-to-guess passwords, never enable two-factor authentication, respond to all emails asking for personal information, never update software and devices, and freely share personal information on any website or public Wi-Fi network.

• Use the same password for all accounts, never enable two-factor authentication, trust all emails and click on any links, never update software and devices, and freely share personal information on any website or public Wi-Fi network.

• Use weak and common passwords, disable two-factor authentication, click on any links in emails, never update software and devices, and freely share personal information on any website or public Wi-Fi network.