Which of these is an example of spam?

an email message advertising a product that you don't want

Why would an identify thief most likely want to steal your information?

to access your bank accounts and credit cards

What can you infer from the fact that scams & other illegal behavior are so common online?

online criminals often use clever tactics to avoid detection

What type of personal information is it okay to share with someone you don't know?

you should never share ANY personal information with someone

What type of information would be appropriate to post on a personal website?

a review of a restaurant you visited

Which of the following is a fact about malware?

it can cause your computer to run slower

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1
Which of these is an example of spam?
a harmful program that destroys your hard drive
an email message advertising a product that you don't want
a downloadable game that contains hidden software
an email joke forwarded to you by your Aunt
2
Why would an identify thief most likely want to steal your information?
to send you emails advertising stuff you'd never want
to send viruses out from your email account
to imitate you in chat rooms and on message boards
to access your bank accounts and credit cards
3
What can you infer from the fact that scams & other illegal behavior are so common online?
online criminals often use clever tactics to avoid detection
law enforcement officials aren't aware of online crime
There are no laws that regulate the internet
most internet users are criminals
4
What are these called?
pop-up ads
trojan horse
spam
viruses
5
What type of personal information is it okay to share with someone you don't know?
you should never share ANY personal information with someone
Your email address only, if it doesn't include your name
minor details like the name of your school
Your name and telephone number only
6
What should you do if you receive a suspicious looking email with an attachment?
open the attachment to see if it's from a friend
forward the attachment to a friend
delete it immediately
send a message back asking to be removed from his email list
7
What type of information would be appropriate to post on a personal website?
comments about your teacher's clothes
digital phots you don't want your parents to see
a review of a restaurant you visited
gossip about your classmate
8
Which of the following is a fact about malware?
the government should make it illegal as soon as possible
it's totally useless no one buys products advertised malware
it's a sneaky, mean way for people to advertise
it can cause your computer to run slower

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