Safe or Unsafe Online Scenarios

You get a friend request from someone you don’t know.

• SAFE

• UNSAFE

Answer explanation

You shouldn’t accept requests from strangers.

A website asks for your personal information, like your name and address, to enter a competition.

• SAFE

• UNSAFE

Answer explanation

Be cautious about sharing personal information online. What do we mean by Personal Information?

Your teacher sends you a link to a maths game for extra practice.

• SAFE

• UNSAFE

Answer explanation

Links from trusted people you know are usually okay.

You use the same password for all your online accounts.

• SAFE

• UNSAFE

Answer explanation

• It’s better to have different passwords for each account.

• What is a good and bad example for passwords?

You see a funny meme online and share it without checking its source.

• SAFE

• UNSAFE

Answer explanation

Some content might be fake or harmful—always check the source.

How do we know if the source is trustworthy?

You use a public Wi-Fi network to log in to your email without a secure connection.

• SAFE

• UNSAFE

Answer explanation

Public Wi-Fi can be risky for personal information. Why is this?

You block someone who is sending you rude messages on social media.

• SAFE

• UNSAFE

Answer explanation

Blocking is a good way to deal with online bullying or harassment.

You get an email saying you’ve won a prize and need to click a link to claim it.

• SAFE

• UNSAFE

Answer explanation

This could be a phishing scam—don’t click the link. What is Phishing?

You check the privacy settings on your social media account to make sure only friends can see your posts.

• SAFE

• UNSAFE

Answer explanation

Adjusting privacy settings is a good way to stay secure online.

You notice a strange pop-up asking you to download software while visiting a website.

• SAFE

• UNSAFE

Answer explanation

Avoid downloading anything from untrusted sources.