Passwords

Passwords

1. Passwords

   • What you can do
     • Change your password every 6 months
     • Use the same password for everything
     • Ensure your password is unique and difficult
       • Use symbols
       • Use numbers
       • Make it long
       • Use a range of upper and lower case
       • Use spaces
       • Use patterns
   • What you cannot do
     • Don't make your password easy to guess
       • Name
       • Birthday
       • Likes and dislikes
       • Normal words (like pig)
       • Number sequences
     • Dont write it down
     • Disclose passwords with others
   • If someone found out your personal info
     • Can Blackmail you
     • Can assume your identity
     • Can make payments with your account
     • What you should do
       • Report them
       • Avoid talking to them
       • Inform a trusted adult
         • Mum and dad
         • Teachers
         • Family Members
         • Child help centres
           • Childline
         • Police
     • Can access private info
       • Texts
       • Photos
       • Recent searches
       • Important Notes
   • What passwords are used for and types of them
     • Access to phones
     • Access to accounts
     • Biometric scan
     • Face ID
     • Retinal Scan
     • Voice recognition

2. Phising

   • What is phising
     • Definition: When people assume a false identity ( usually with popular companies) and ask for your confidential info.
     • Do not disclose confidentials
     • Never talk with the person who is phising
     • Tell a trusted adult immediately
     • Fake advertisments or links that are really viruses
     • You can identify phising by grammatical errors
     • Also identify if your name is no there
     • Report fishing
   • What you should do in this situtation
     • Call to confirm the sender of the email.
     • Inform a trusted adult
     • Block the person
     • Look for signs that indicate the strangers identity
   • It might say if the link is secure or not at the top