6.2 Trick Questions!

1. Zack sees an online contest. He could win $10,000 instantly! On the sign-up form he enters his name and email address. He is also asked to enter his nickname, the name of any pets, and his mom's maiden name. Should he do it?

• DO IT. The questions are silly, but it's worth it to win $10,000!
• DON'T! Identity thieves use such "clues" to figure out people's passwords.

2. Lew gets a notice from Apple. Because of new security rules, he must submit his Social Security Number (SSN) right away or he will lose all his photos. He knows where Mom keeps the SSN card. Should he do it?

• DO IT. It's an official notice from a company and if he waits, he could lose everything.
• DON'T! Real companies don't do this. Thieves use such information to create false identities.

3. Dana sees $200 wireless headphones on sale for just $5! She doesn't recognize the website. It only takes credit cards, not PayPal, and it asks for more detail than most sites do. She could use the credit card her parents gave her for emergencies. Should she do it?

• DO IT. As long as she pays her parents back right away, it should be all right.
• DON'T! Identity thieves can charge people's accounts for fake sales. Ask Mom and Dad FIRST.

Hacker

• Someone who can break into a computer

• Someone who fixes your computer.

You are talking to someone online, and they know some of the same people you know. Since they have many of the same friends as you, is it ok to give them your phone number if they ask?

• Yes

• No

You’re gaming/chatting online. Someone asks you about your family and where you live. You’ve chatted with this person before, but you’ve never met in person. What would you do?

Which is okay to give out over the Internet?

• My last name

• My school name

• My teacher’s name

• My favorite TV show

• My address

What is a "Data Breach"?

• A strategy to secure data by creating complex user interfaces.

• An event during which the security system for a company fails and personal information is vulnerable to hackers.

• A routine check-up of a company's data security measures.

• A public announcement of newly implemented data security protocols.

An adult who goes online looking for kids to harm

• Online Predator

• Stalker

• Online adult

What should you look for in the URL to ensure a website is secure?

• A green color text

• The padlock symbol

• HTTP at the start

• A special icon next to the URL