a scam conducted by sending fraudulent emails disguised as communication from reputable companies that ask the receiver to reveal personal information

malicious software - a program designed to cause damage to computer systems, corrupt or change files, steal data or cause disruption to services

Being safe online

Computing

In this unit, pupils will evaluate the online world and their own internet activity for safety concerns in order to equip themselves with tools for protecting their online identities. They key takeaway of this unit is a repository of practical, risk-reducing steps that pupils can implement online.

Online safety

What is the term for software designed to disrupt or damage computer systems?

What is the term for a scam using fake communication to steal data?

Some online threats are harmful but not illegal.

Online threats cannot affect personal data.

Which of the following statements about online threats is true?

It misleads people and spreads false beliefs.

It tracks user data and browsing habits to show relevant ads.

Match the safety measure with the threat it protects against.

a method of stealing personal information through fake emails

Which of the following is an example of malware?

verified information shared on social media

news articles that are intentionally misleading or false

posting offensive messages targeting a group

Which of these is an example of online hate crime?

What is the term for a program that damages or disrupts computers?

Match the safety measure with its purpose:

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Being safe online

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.