5 Questions
What is a data breach?
When someone's personal information is shared without permission
What can you do to avoid a data breach?
Use a password that is hard to guess
What is a digital backup?
A copy of your important files and information
Why is it important to have a digital backup?
So you can still access your files if something happens to your computer
What should you do if a data breach occurs?
Tell a trusted adult, such as a parent or teacher
Study Notes
Cyber Security Practices
Data Breaches
- A data breach is when someone unauthorized gets access to our private information, like names, addresses, or passwords.
- Data breaches can happen when we click on bad links, download wrong apps, or share secrets with strangers online.
Avoiding Data Breaches
- We should create strong, unique passwords for each account and keep them secret.
- Don't share personal info with strangers online, and be careful when clicking on links or downloading apps.
- Keeping our devices and apps up-to-date with the latest security patches helps protect against data breaches.
What to Do if a Data Breach Occurs
- If we think our information was stolen, we should tell a trusted adult, like a parent or teacher.
- We should change our passwords and keep a close eye on our accounts for any suspicious activity.
Digital Backups
- A digital backup is a copy of our important files and information, stored safely in another place.
- Digital backups are important because they can help us get our files back if something bad happens to our devices or accounts.
- We can store digital backups on external hard drives, cloud storage, or even a USB flash drive.
Learn about data breaches, how to prevent them, and what to do if they happen. Also, discover the importance of digital backups and how to keep your data safe!
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