E-Safety Flashcards
If a website wants your personal information, including credit card details or passwords for other websites, should you give it to them?
No, that would be dumb. This is probably a scam.
What is ‘malware’?
Malware (short for malicious software) are programs that install and run on your computer without your knowledge or consent.
What is ‘phishing’?
You might receive emails from someone pretending to be someone you know. The emails are designed to trick you into giving away personal information, such as your usernames and passwords.
what is the definition of ‘trolling’?
Trolling is the term given to people who visit other peoples’ social media accounts and leave distasteful messages.
define ‘firewall’
An application that prevents unauthorised connections to and from the Internet.
if you only know someone on line, should you ever meet up with them?
no, they could be pretending to be someone that they are not in order to cause you harm.
What should you do if you are being cyber bullied?
If somebody does start sending you messages that offend or upset you, tell an adult that you trust.
what does biased information intend to do?
mislead, misinform, cause poor decisions, or cause incorrect deduction.
how might computers be used in unlawful ways? name 2.
- allowing someone to illegally share your personal data
- helping to steal financial information, such as credit card numbers or bank account details
- helping to illegally copy and distribute films, television programmes and music
- extorting information or blackmailing someone
What is the Data Protection Act?
Legislation passed by parliament that governs the protection of personal data in the UK.
