Chapter 14 Cyber Safety

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What is cyber safety?

It is the safe and responsible use of the Internet to keep information secure and respect others online.

What can result from clicking harmful links while browsing?

Infection of the computer with viruses or malware, leading to slow performance and privacy breaches.

What is identity fraud?

Using stolen personal details to commit fraudulent acts by posing as someone else.

Name three types of identity theft.

Financial identity theft, Criminal identity theft, Medical identity theft.

How can websites track users?

By collecting data such as IP addresses, cookies, and browsing history.

What is the purpose of cookies?

Cookies are small pieces of data stored by websites to remember user preferences and track browsing activities.

Differentiate between first party and third party cookies.

First party cookies are created by the website being visited, while third party cookies are created by external sites to track browsing history.

What is HTTP referrer?

Information about a user that is sent to a website when they click a link.

What are super cookies?

Persistent cookies that can regenerate themselves even after being deleted.

What is incognito browsing?

A mode that allows users to browse without saving history or personal data on the computer.

What is the function of a Proxy in online browsing?

It masks the user's IP address by routing internet traffic through another server.

How does a Virtual Private Network (VPN) enhance security?

By changing the user's IP address and encrypting internet traffic to protect against hackers.

Define cybercrime.

Criminal offenses facilitated by electronic communications or information systems.

What is cyber trolling?

The act of deliberately provoking or upsetting others online by posting rude comments.

What is the goal of cyber stalking?

To harass or intimidate a victim through relentless online messages and research.

What is phishing?

A deceptive method used to obtain sensitive information by mimicking legitimate websites.

What are scams in the context of cyber safety?

Fraudulent schemes designed to trick people into giving away money or personal information.

What should you do if you spot a cybercrime?

Report it to parents, school authorities, and then to the police.

What is child pornography?

The illegal posting of visual material involving children.

What is social engineering/pretexting?

A technique where individuals pose as legitimate entities to gain personal information.