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What is meant by "Phishing"? | Getting information such as passwords by pretending to be someone else: bank worker contacting you via email |
How can we safeguard ourselves against "Phishing"? | Never give out details such as username, password or bank details to anyone asking by phone or email |
What does "Snarfing" mean? | Gaining unauthorised access to someone else's wifi for free |
How can we safeguard ourselves against "Snarfing"? | Enable the highest security level on your router and set a strong Wifi password |
In digital terms what is a "Virus/Bug"? | A program written to use your computer without your permission usually arriving via email or a portable drive (USB) |
How can we Safeguard against an attack from a potential "Virus/Bug"? | Never open an email attachment or a file from a USB drive not from a trusted source. Install anti-virus software on all devices |
What does the term "Malware" mean? | A program written to use your computer without permission usually hidden in a web page |
How can we safeguard against "Malware"? | Use Chrome or Firefox browsers. Install anti-virus software onto your device and keep it updated with the latest virus definitions |
What does the term "Spam" in digital terms | Unwanted emails sent to millions of users containing adverts, phishing or spreading malware |
How should you protect yourself from being "Spammed" | Install anti- spam software. Avoid clicking on the unknown, untrusted email links |
What is meant by the term "Oversharing?" | Posting photos and updates which reveal your location, address or details such as your house number to anyone on Social media putting you at risk |
How can you avoid Oversharing? | Do not put personal details on any Social media platform. Restrict posts to "Friends only" to stop them from being shared widely. think before sharing locations, especially when your on holiday |
What is meant by "Cyberbullying/Trolling" | Any form of bullying or harassment using electronic means such as email or social media; for example, threatening someone in a Facebook post |
How can you protect yourself against "Cyberbullying/Trolling" | Restrict your social media posts to "friends only" Report and "unfriend" or "block" anyone who threatens you online |
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