Cyber Security for Absolute Beginners - 2022 Edition - Part 02 - Five Places You Are Tracked Online

The video discusses the pervasive nature of online tracking, highlighting five key areas where users are commonly tracked: social media, search engines, emails, websites, and apps. It explains how platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Google collect user data to tailor advertisements. The video also provides practical tips to enhance online privacy, such as using VPNs, adjusting privacy settings, and being cautious with emails.

Which social media platform collects information on other apps a user has downloaded to improve targeted advertising?

• Facebook

• Twitter

• Instagram

• LinkedIn

What method do search engines like Google use to tailor ads to users?

• User's phone contacts

• User's social media posts

• User's search history

• User's email content

How can companies track you when you open an email?

• By knowing your location and device

• By using cookies

• By accessing your phone's GPS

• By reading your social media posts

What information can websites potentially share when you visit them?

• Your social media friends

• Your email password

• Your IP address

• Your phone number

Which of the following is a recommended tip to enhance online privacy?

• Always use public Wi-Fi

• Share your location on social media

• Use a reliable VPN

• Download all available apps