Online session - Hacked off

• Pd
• Higher Education (non-degree)

Cybercrime

Lesson objectives

• Identify the potential risks of being online
• Explain the key terms relating to the topic
• Identify ways in which you can protect yourself from risk online. 

What do people use the internet for?

There are a variety of different purposes for the internet:

• Email (other forms of messaging)
• Studying and research
• Social media
• Shopping
• Streaming music / podcasts
• Working remotely via internet
• Searching for a job online 

Is it safe to be on the internet?

Yes

No

What is a potential risk of sharing personal information online?

1. Higher social media engagement
2. Identity theft
3. Improved security measures
4. Enhanced privacy settings

Which of the following is a potential risk of online communication?

1. Cyberbullying
2. Enhanced digital skills
3. Increased collaboration opportunities
4. Positive reinforcement

What could be a potential risk of clicking on unknown links or attachments online?

1. Better device performance
2. Improved internet speed
3. Virus or malware infection
4. Access to exclusive content

Potential risks

There are many risks of being online such as:

• Cyber bulling
• Cyber-predators
• Posting private information
• Phishing
• Falling for scams
• Accidentally downloading Malware
• Posts that come back to haunt you
• Account hacking

What steps can be taken to avoid oversharing on social media?

1. Ignore feedback
2. Think before posting
3. Adjust privacy settings
4. Share everything openly

How can you get hacked?

Seemingly innocent quizzes on social media sites can encourage us to share the sort of information which might be used for security purposes.

Think about it...

Think about it…. birth town, year of birth or similar details can be used to verify our identity; other security questions might be the make of your first car, the name of your first school etc.

If you enter these details into social platforms, you are sharing details which may provide access to online accounts; in other words, a gift for hackers.

What is a common method to protect your online accounts from hackers?

1. Using strong, unique passwords for each account
2. Sharing your password with friends and family
3. Using the same password for multiple accounts
4. Keeping your passwords written down near your computer

How did this mum make it easier for the scammer?

Which of the following is a good practice to prevent falling victim to phishing attacks?

1. Ignoring any warning messages from email providers
2. Clicking on links in emails without verifying the sender
3. Being cautious of unsolicited emails and not clicking on suspicious links
4. Providing personal information in response to unknown emails

What is a recommended way to secure your personal devices from hackers?

1. Disabling all security settings on your devices
2. Using public Wi-Fi networks without a VPN
3. Downloading software from unknown sources
4. Keeping your operating system and software up to date

Think....

• Creating complex passwords-AND never sharing these; use different passwords for different sites.
  
• Checking web site addresses before entering information; the address should always start with “https,” instead of just “http,” and have a padlock icon in the URL field.
  
• Never sharing personal information with people you don’t know-what what you post online. Are your privacy settings appropriate?