GCF Global- Internet Saftey
What do you do to make sure your information is safe?
A strong password
Password: BrAveZ!2 Problem: There's nothing really wrong with this password, but remember that you should never use the same password with different _________.
Accounts
Some websites _________give you the option to disable cookie tracking on their site, although this may also disable certain site features.
Actually
Check the __________bar in your browser.
Address
Online stores like ______and ebay keep a record of the different items you view and purchase, which helps them suggest other products you may want to buy.
Amazon
Headlines that are _________and sensational that encourage you to click to read more are called clickbait.
Ambiguous
________clicking ads on websites can look like messages or diagnostics warning you that something is wrong with your computer
Avoid
Keeping your OS, _________, and other programs updated is an important step in protecting your computer.
Browser
The good news is your web _________has a lot of built-in security to help protect your computer.
Browser
That's why you'll always want to think _______about what you share over social media.
Carefully
The two most _______ways of doing this are copying your data to an external drive and using an external drive service.
Common
Try to avoid shopping when ___________to a public Wi-Fi network or when using a public computer, such as a library computer.
Connected
Online shopping is a __________way to buy almost anything from the comfort of your home.
Conveniant
If you'd prefer to avoid ________all together, you could use a private browsing mode whenever you go online.
Cookies
You should also never _________email attachments you weren't expecting because they might contain malware that could damage your computer and steal your personal information.
Download
If you want to opt out of cookies entirely, you could try __________the Do Not Track setting in your browser.
Enabling
__________of password managers include lastpass, 1password, and google chrome's password manager.
Examples
Password: w3St! Problem: At only ______characters, this password is way too short. It also includes part of her address, which is publicly available information.
Five
Why should your password be more then 6 characters?
For extra security and it to be more complex.
Credit cards are _________the safest way to pay for items online.
Generally
Random passwords are the strongest. If you're having trouble creating one, you can use a password __________ instead
Generator
Run a _______safe browsing diagnostic on the site.
Password: 123abccba321 Problem: While patterns like this are easy to remember, they're also some of the first things a ________might guess when attempting to access your account.
Hacker
What is it called when someone trys to get your personal information?
Hacking.
Search for ___________about the site.
Information
To track this _____________, many websites save a small piece of data—known as a cookie—to your web browser.
Information
Why should you not use your personal information on a password?
It is easy to guess such as your name,birthday, and email address
Unwanted email advertisements are known as spam or ________ email.
Junk
The most commonly used passwords are based on family names, hobbies, or just a simple pattern . They're some of the _____ secure passwords.
Least
Some websites will display a ______________ in the address bar. This means the website is using a HTTPS connection, which makes it safe to enter your personal information.
Lock Symbol
Most _________requires you to click something to download and install it.
Malware
What is the viruses internet home to?
Malware,spam,and phishing
The things you share on social _______are more public , which means they'll usually be seen by lots of other people.
Media
Avoid clicking ads that look like ________saying you have won a prize and instructing you to click to claim it.
Messages
Public computers and Wi-Fi ___________are at a slightly greater risk for hacking , which could put your information at risk.
Networks
Avoid using words that can be found in the dictionary . For example, swimmīng1 would be a weak _________.
Password
You could try an online _________service like PayPal or Google Wallet.
Payment
When you create an account with a site like Facebook or Google, you're also giving them _________to track and save information on your activity.
Permission
Password: brian12kate5 Problem: This password uses too much ________information, along with common words that could be found in the dictionary.
Personal
Spam often include _______scams and malware, which can pose a serious risk to your computer.
Phishing
Make sure the business has a __________address and phone number you can contact if there's a problem. You can also check for reviews on sites like Yelp and Google.
Physical
Cookies make your browsing experience _____________and more convenient. But this data can also be used to determine your browsing habits and preferences—information that is frequently used by advertisers in determining what ads to show you online.
Preferances
You can _______your computer by running antivirus and antimalware software like Bitdefender or Norton.
Protect
Always save _______of your online transactions, which should include the receipt, order number, product description, and price.
RecordsWh
Search engines like Google keep a record of the things you search for. This can help them suggest more _________searches, but it can also be used for advertising purposes.
Relevant
Ask your friends if the site is __________or if they have any experiences with the site.
Reputable
You should never send someone money just because you've received an email ______.
Request
Anyone can set up a shop online, so it's important to ________a company or seller before buying from the site.
Research
Don't use the _______ password for each account.
Same
Email and social media are targets for ____________and cybercriminals .
Scammers
Instead of writing your passwords on paper where someone might find them, you can use a password manager to store them ________online.
Securley
Phishing scams are messages that try to trick you into providing _____________information.
Sensitive
Many email _________also have a feature you can use to mark emails as spam .
Services
Check your ______folder regularly to make sure you aren't missing any important emails.
Spam
Password: m#P52s@ap$V This is a great example of a ________password. It uses more than 10 characters with letters(both upper and lowercase), numbers , and symbols.
Strong
Video sites like Youtube and Netflix collect information on the videos you watch, which helps them ________more videos you might like.
Suggest
Your computer faces different _______whenever you browse the Web, including viruses, malware, and spyware.
Threats
Try to include numbers , symbols, and both ______ and ____________ letters.
Uppercase and lowercase
What do you have to do to protect your information?
Use long strong and difficult passwords.
New __________ and malware are created all the time, so it's important to update your browser regularly.
Viruses
Malicious __________often use deceptive web addresses to trick users. For example, www.wellfargo.com looks similar to www.wellsfargo.com What's the difference between the web addresses? Missing the s.
Websites
__________you use the Internet, you leave a record of the websites you visit, along with each and every thing you click.
Whenever
Avoid clicking pop up __________because they frequently contain malware or attempt to lead you to a less secure site.
WindowsAm
