Scavenger Hunt Internet Safety

Worksheet by Craig Peebles
Scavenger Hunt
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Subjects
Technology
Grades
9
Language
ENG
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Listen to the video.Complete the scavenger hunt and fill in the blanks below. Hint: This Scavenger Hunt is in the article:The Internet makes it possible to access information quickly and communicate around the world. If you want to stay safe online, you'll need to understand these risks and learn how to avoid them.Computers can often give us a false sense of security. To stay safe online, you'll want to take a more cautious approach. Treat the Internet as you would a shopping mall.For example, you probably wouldn't leave your car unlocked or give your credit card number to a stranger. Apply this same mindset whenever you're online.Hint: This scavenger Hunt is in the video:Social computing has made our lives easier. There are risks to be aware of. First, are cyber attacks.How do you avoid these traps: (4 Tips)1. Think before you click!2. Don't ever share private or personal information3. Keep your browser and privacy settings up to date4. Use different logins for your accounts and keep them to yourself.Use good judgment about what you share and who you share it with.**Fishing takes you to a blank web page. The culprit gathers your account information because they are fishing for information. Malware is disguised as a pop up adds that downloads software to your computer. They turn your computer to a zombie and hack into your email and send fake messages to your contacts.

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