Digital Responsibility HD2E2CY039

How can you stay safe online?

Create passwords

Boost your network security

Use a firewall

Keep up to date with updates

Do not share personal information

Which of these is classed as personal information?

Date of birth

Online nickname

Gender

What can you do to get less spam?

Always tick the 'don't pass on my details' box when filling forms in

Change your email address every six months.

Never give your email address to anyone.

What might someone do if they steal your identity?

Earn lots of money and leave it in your bank account.

Try to give you all the credit for their hard work.

Try to access your bank account or set up a loan in your name

Why should you be careful when using file sharing sites?

You might be downloading malware

The person sharing the file can see your name and address.

The person sharing the file will send you a bill.

Someone has told you three reasons why you shouldn't let your mobile phone post your location on social networking sites. Which one is true?

What term describes the act of winding someone up online?

Trolling

Posting

Phishing

What should you do if you want to meet someone you only know online?

What software can you use to avoid getting viruses?

Which of these statements is true?

It is illegal to download from file-sharing site

It is free and legal to download anything you find online.

It is legal to use file sharing sites, but not if you're downloading the latest blockbuster or best-selling album.

What name would you give to an email attachment that may harm your computer?

Phishing

Malware

Spam

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