Digital Citizenship and Internet Safety Vocabulary

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms related to digital citizenship and internet safety.

Anonymous

When someone keeps their identity secret so that their actions can't be tied to them.

Blackmail

When someone forces a target to do something by saying they'll reveal information that the target wants to keep private.

Catfishing

When a person uses an online persona to gain the trust of someone else.

Cyberstalking

Messaging, commenting, or talking to someone digitally in a way that's threatening or stressful.

Denigration

Making someone look bad by spreading rumors or gossip.

Doctored

Photos and videos that have been edited to look real, often changing what a person is doing.

Flaming

Posting or sending insults and offensive comments.

Hate Speech

Insults or harsh words that target someone based on a part of their identity, such as their religion or race.

Impersonation

Pretending to be someone you aren't online in order to hurt someone else.

Outing or Doxing

Revealing private information about someone else online.

Trolling

Attempting to start arguments online.

Contact Information

A way to get help from a website if something goes wrong.

Cyberbullying

Rude actions online that can include calling someone names, spreading rumors, or posting things without permission.

Identity Theft

When a criminal pretends to be someone else and opens bank accounts or claims things in another person's name.

Malware

Software that damages a device or steals information.

Misinformation

Information that isn't true, often created to trick people.

Privacy Policy

A document that states what a company will do with your information when they obtain it.

Ransomware

Malware that locks up a system or certain files until the victim pays money.

Sensitive Information

Information that could be dangerous for others to know, such as someone's full name, address, or account numbers.

Spyware

Malware that watches and records information from a device.

SSL Certificate

A way for websites to show they are protecting the data on their site.

Virus

Malware that spreads throughout a device and damages it.

Cookies

Small packets of information that websites store on your computer to track interactions with the site.

Digital Footprints

The trail of information about us that we leave online.

Invisible Audience

The hundreds of people who pay attention to your online behaviors, including strangers and potential employers.

IP Address

A number assigned to your computer when accessing online content that can be used to identify your activity.

Login Information

Everything used to verify online accounts, including passwords and associated email addresses.

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

A service that prevents you from being tracked and located online.

Digital Wellness

A part of health impacted by technology, referring to a healthy relationship with technology.

Intellectual Health

An aspect of overall wellness focused on creativity, learning, and open-mindedness.

Mental Health

Part of overall wellness including emotional, psychological, and social well-being.

Physical Health

Focusing on the physical body, accounting for activity level, nutrition, and sleep cycle.

Social Health

The ability to form relationships and interact with others.

Brute Force Attack

A way for hackers to get into accounts with weak passwords by trying common passwords.

Phishing

When a scammer impersonates a legitimate company online to trick you into providing information.

Remote Access

The ability to control your device through another phone or computer.

Security Breach

When data a company stores is exposed to a hacker.

Security Questions

An alternate way of identifying customers when they have forgotten a password.