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Starter Activity Technical Terms
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- 1What is meant by "Phishing"?Getting information such as passwords by pretending to be someone else: bank worker contacting you via email
- 2How can we safeguard ourselves against "Phishing"?Never give out details such as username, password or bank details to anyone asking by phone or email
- 3What does "Snarfing" mean?Gaining unauthorised access to someone else's wifi for free
- 4How can we safeguard ourselves against "Snarfing"?Enable the highest security level on your router and set a strong Wifi password
- 5In 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)
- 6How 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
- 7What does the term "Malware" mean?A program written to use your computer without permission usually hidden in a web page
- 8How 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
- 9What does the term "Spam" in digital termsUnwanted emails sent to millions of users containing adverts, phishing or spreading malware
- 10How should you protect yourself from being "Spammed"Install anti- spam software. Avoid clicking on the unknown, untrusted email links
- 11What 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
- 12How 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
- 13What 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
- 14How 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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- Starter activity helping learners to understand technical terms
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- Elena White
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