Online Safety Flashcard

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What should you do FIRST if a website asks for your personal information?

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Check if the website is secure (e.g., has "https://" or a padlock icon).

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How can you spot a fake URL pretending to be a real website?

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Look for typos or extra words (e.g., "faceb00k.com").

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You receive an email claiming you’ve won a prize but need to click a link to claim it. What should you do?

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Delete it and report it as suspicious.

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What’s a good way to check if a news story is true?

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Check multiple trusted sources or fact-checking websites.

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A message says, “Act now or your account will be deleted!” What does this tactic often indicate?

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A scam trying to pressure you into acting quickly.

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What does a padlock symbol in the browser address bar mean?

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The connection between you and the site is encrypted.

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What should you do when a pop-up ad says, “You’re the 1,000th visitor—claim your free iPhone!”?

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Close the pop-up and avoid interacting.

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How should you respond to a stranger on social media sending a link saying, “Click this to win money!”?

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Report the message and block the user.

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How can you verify if a photo shared online is real?

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Use reverse image search tools to check its origin.

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An email from “[e-mail]” asks for your password. What’s wrong here?

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Both A and B.