Online Safety

What is personal information?

• Data that can be used to identify a specific individual

• Data that can be used to identify a group of people

• Details that are publicly available

• Information that is not important

Why is it important to protect personal information online?

• To make it easier for hackers to access personal information

• To help others steal your identity and commit fraud

• To prevent identity theft and fraud.

• To increase the risk of online scams and phishing

Name one way to protect your personal information online.

• Use the same password for all accounts

• Click on suspicious links in emails

• Use strong and unique passwords

• Share your passwords with friends

What should you do if someone asks for your personal information online?

• Agree to meet them in person

• Do not share your personal information

• Share your personal information freely

• Ask for their personal information in return

Why is it important to use strong and unique passwords for online accounts?

• To make it easier for hackers to guess the password

• To share the password with others

• To use the same password for all accounts

• To protect personal and sensitive information from unauthorized access and cyber attacks.

What is a strong password?

• A strong password is the same as your username

• A strong password is at least 12 characters long and includes a mix of letters, numbers, and special characters.

• A strong password is only numbers

• A strong password is just a single word

How often should you change your passwords for online accounts?

• Every 10 years

• Once a week

• Every 3-6 months

• Never

Why should you be cautious when clicking on links or downloading files from unknown sources?

• To increase internet traffic

• To avoid computer viruses, or online safety attacks

• To make your computer run faster

• To support unknown businesses