an attempt to scam you or trick you into sharing information or other

personal information online. Phishing is usually done through email, ads, or sites

that look similar to ones you’re already used to.

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a phishing scam where an attacker targets you more precisely by

using pieces of your own personal information.

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a dishonest attempt to make money or gain something else of value by

tricking people.

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able to be relied on to do what is right or what is needed

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real, genuine, true, or accurate; not fake or copied.

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some thing that can be shown to be true or correct

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false; an action or message designed to fool, trick, or mislead

someone

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someone controlling or influencing another person or situation

unfairly, dishonestly, or under threat.

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tricking someone in order to get something valuable from them.

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a program that shields your computer from most scams and tricks

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words or actions intended to be cruel or hurtful. Can also refer to harmful

software intended to do damage to a person’s device, account, or personal information.

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creating a fake identity or account on a social networking service to trick

people into sharing their personal information or into believing they’re talking to a real

person behind a legitimate account, profile, or page.

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manipulative online content, posts, or ads designed to capture people’s

attention and get them to click on a link or webpage, often to grow views or site traffic in

order to make money.

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a person’s moral principles that allows them to distinguish between right and

wrong.

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the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group

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