NEDP Digital Literacy and Internet Safety

Question 1

What does 'phishing' mean in cybersecurity?

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A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information (passwords, credit card numbers) by disguising as a trustworthy entity via email or messages

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A method of catching computer viruses using security software

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Unauthorized access to another person's computer files

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The process of recovering deleted files from a hard drive

Question 2

What is a 'strong password' according to cybersecurity best practices?

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A long combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols that is unique to each account

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Your pet's name followed by your birth year

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A single long word that is easy to remember

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The same complex password used for all accounts to remember it easily

Question 3

What is 'two-factor authentication' (2FA)?

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A security method requiring two forms of verification (password + a code sent to your phone) to access an account

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Having two different email accounts for added security

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Logging into an account from two different devices simultaneously

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A security question in addition to your regular password

Question 4

What should you do before clicking a link in an email that claims to be from your bank?

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Hover over the link to see the actual URL, and if suspicious, go directly to the bank's website by typing the address yourself.

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Click the link only if the email looks professional.

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Reply to the email to confirm it is legitimate.

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Forward the email to friends to see if they received the same one.

Question 5

What is 'malware'?

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Malicious software designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems

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Software that runs in the background to update your operating system

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A type of hardware failure in older computers

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Online advertisements that appear as pop-ups

Question 6

Why is it important to read an app's 'privacy policy' or 'terms of service' before installing it?

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It explains what personal data the app collects, how it is used, and who it may be shared with.

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It is required by law to read before using any digital service.

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It tells you the exact price you will pay for the app.

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It proves the app is safe and free of malware.