Internet Safety Awareness and Practices

Sal Khan introduces a course on internet safety, emphasizing the dual nature of the internet as both a resourceful and potentially dangerous place. He highlights the risks of sharing personally identifiable information (PII) and the importance of securing online accounts. The course covers topics like phishing attacks and other online threats, aiming to equip learners with the knowledge to prevent and respond to such issues.

Why is it important to take a course on internet safety?

• To understand the potential dangers and how to protect oneself

• To learn how to create a website

• To learn how to use the internet for fun

• To find new friends online

What is personally identifiable information (PII)?

• Information that can be used to identify a person

• A type of internet game

• A secure password

• A social media platform

Which of the following is a potential risk of having multiple online accounts?

• Increased internet speed

• Access to more games

• More email notifications

• Possibility of unauthorized access to your accounts

What could happen if someone gains access to your social media account?

• They can delete your account

• They can embarrass you by posting inappropriate content

• They can increase your followers

• They can improve your profile

Why is it important to have different passwords for different accounts?

• To make it easier to remember

• To prevent unauthorized access across multiple accounts

• To increase internet speed

• To confuse hackers

What is a phishing attack?

• A type of online game

• A way to improve internet speed

• A technique to steal personal information by pretending to be someone else

• A method to catch fish online

How can phishing attacks make you feel?

• Happy and excited

• Bored and uninterested

• Relaxed and calm

• Urgent and pressured to act

What is the main goal of this internet safety course?

• To show you how to make friends online

• To improve your internet speed

• To help you prevent and respond to online threats

• To teach you how to create a website

What should you do if you suspect a phishing attack?

• Ignore it and continue

• Provide the requested information

• Share it with friends

• Report it and avoid giving out personal information

What is the benefit of learning about internet safety?

• To get more email notifications

• To become a hacker

• To protect yourself and your information online

• To increase your social media followers