Online Safety and Data Protection

What is one way to be safe online?

• Not to share your password

• Use only efficient passwords

• Keep your personal details secret

• Use short but efficient passwords

What could happen when someone pretends to be you online?

• They collect your data to block permantently your account.

• They collect data to legally change your identity.

• They could discover your personal details, causing you a big loss.

• They may share your personal details on the Internet.

What does "data protection" mean?

• Keeping an updated antivirus in your computer.

• Laws about how your information is used

• Total ban of sharing personal data online

• Automatic deletion of your data after 30 days.

What can happen if bad people get your bank details?

• They can only see your balance but cannot do anything else

• You can lose a lot of money, because they can make anauthorized operations using your account

• They can see your spending habits but cannot take any action

• Nothing happens if your password is long

What can happen if someone finds your personal details?

• They can buy you gifts

• They can pretend to be you

• They can help you with homework

• They can send you funny videos

What should you mix in your password to make it strong?

• Both upper and lower case letters

• Random combinations of letters, numbers, and special characters

• Simple words repeated, because length is enough

How can you tell if a website is safe to put your information into?

• If the website has many colorful graphics and looks professional

• If the URL starts with “https”, shows a padlock symbol, and belongs to the official domain of a known organization

• If the website appears at the top of the search results

• If your friends have shared the link on social media

What should you always check about a website address?

• If it has a padlock

• If it is spelled correctly

• If it is long

• If it is short

What is "ransomware"?

• A tool used by companies to back up important data securely

• A malicious software that takes over your computer, it encrypts your files and demands money to restore access.

• A virus that automatically deletes all files without asking for anything

• A type of antivirus software that protects your files from hackers

What kind of software should you always keep updated?

• The operating system, browsers, antivirus software, and any apps connected to the internet

• Social media apps

• Software updates are optional if your device is working properly

• Only antivirus software, because other programs do not affect security