Internet Safety

Which of the following are examples of threats you may encounter online? Select all that apply.

• Viruses

• Phishing

• HTTPS

• Spyware

________ are messages that try to trick you into providing sensitive information.

• Phishing scams

• Cookies

• Passwords

• Plug-ins

Which of the following passwords is the strongest?

• bobby98

• 123123123

• c^72j5pyR#%

• pa55word

True or False: Clicking ads and pop-ups like the one shown in this image could expose your computer to malware.

• True

• False

What is a browser cookie?

• A type of phishing scam

• A small piece of data that tracks your preferences on different websites

• A type of food you can buy online

• A plug-in that allows you to view special types of web content

To see if a website is using a secure connection, what should you look for? Select all that apply.

• A plus sign (+) to the right of the tab

• "https" at the very beginning of the URL

• A star icon to the right of the URL

• A lock icon to the left of the URL

True or false: You can assume that any stranger you talk to on the internet is the same age as you are.

• true

• false

________ emails or messages containing links that you do not recognise.

• Delete

• Accept

When you post online it is there...

• until it is forgotten
• forever
• up to 6 months
• until removed

Illegally copying copyrighted software, music, or movies

• Firewall

• Spyware

• Identity Theft

• Piracy