Safe Online Practices Quiz

Study Notes

Online Safety Risks

Cyberbullying: harassment or intimidation through digital media
Online predators: individuals who exploit or harm children online
Phishing: fraudulent emails or messages to obtain personal information
Identity theft: stealing personal information to gain access to financial resources

Safe Online Practices

Password Management
- Use strong, unique passwords for each account
- Avoid using personal information or common words
- Use password managers to generate and store passwords
Be Cautious with Personal Information
- Avoid sharing personal details online
- Verify the authenticity of websites and emails before sharing information
Safe Browsing
- Avoid suspicious links or downloads from unknown sources
- Keep software and antivirus up to date
- Use secure connections (HTTPS) when sharing sensitive information
Protect Your Device
- Use antivirus software and a firewall
- Keep your operating system and software up to date
- Avoid using public computers or public Wi-Fi for sensitive activities

Reporting Online Concerns

Cyberbullying: report incidents to the website or platform, or seek help from a trusted adult
Suspicious Activity: report incidents to the website or platform, or contact local authorities
Online Harassment: report incidents to the website or platform, or seek help from a trusted adult

Additional Resources

Online safety guides and resources provided by organizations such as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Online safety tips and advice from reputable websites and organizations

Cyberbullying: harassment or intimidation through digital media, including social media, messaging apps, and online gaming
Online predators: individuals who exploit or harm children online, using tactics like grooming or manipulation
Phishing: fraudulent emails or messages that trick users into revealing personal information, such as passwords or financial details
Identity theft: stealing personal information to gain access to financial resources, resulting in financial loss or damage to credit scores

Use strong, unique passwords for each account, including a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters
Avoid using personal information, common words, or easily guessable passwords
Use password managers to generate and store complex passwords, ensuring unique passwords for each account

Avoid sharing personal details online, such as addresses, phone numbers, or sensitive information
Verify the authenticity of websites and emails before sharing information, checking for "https" and a lock icon in the address bar
Be cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown sources

Avoid suspicious links or downloads from unknown sources, which may contain malware or viruses
Keep software and antivirus up to date, ensuring protection from the latest threats
Use secure connections (HTTPS) when sharing sensitive information, such as online banking or shopping

Use antivirus software and a firewall to protect against malware and unauthorized access
Keep your operating system and software up to date, ensuring you have the latest security patches
Avoid using public computers or public Wi-Fi for sensitive activities, such as online banking or shopping

Report cyberbullying incidents to the website or platform, or seek help from a trusted adult, such as a teacher or parent
Report suspicious activity, such as phishing or online predators, to the website or platform, or contact local authorities
Report online harassment to the website or platform, or seek help from a trusted adult