Banzai Internet Safety

Sometimes a hacker is able to force their way into a company's system, exposing sensitive information like passwords, email addresses, or credit card numbers. What is the term for this situation?

A security breach

What is a security question?

A question you answer to prove it's you if you forget your password.

What is a brute force attack?

A hacker uses a computer to enter common passwords until they gain access to an account

Browsing the internet privately and logging out of all accounts when you're done are two ways you can protect yourself while using what?

A public device

It's recommended to make your password at least __ characters long.

8

When making purchases online, what should you look for to know if it's safe?

An SSL certificate. A published return policy and privacy statement. A physical address and phone number.

What can malicious adware do?

Insta;; viruses onto your device, show you inappropriate ads, or show you excessive ads online

Is it safe to use a public wifi network that isn't password protected?

No; it can allow hackers access to your device.

What is the type of software that locks your device until you pay a hacker to gain access again?

Ransomeware

If you give someone ______ to your device, they can control it through another phone or computer.

Remote access

What is malware?

Software designed to damage a computer or phone

What can you expect to find in a website's Terms and Conditions (also called Terms of Service)?

The things you agree to do when creating an account and the rules for using the site.

How do you know if a website has an SSL certificate?

The website starts with "https" in the browser

What is phishing?

When a scammer impersonates a legitimate company, usually through email, in order to trick you into giving them money or information.

When trying to determine if you should trust something you read online, what should you check?

Who published it. The date it was published. Other sources to see if they say the same thing.