Grade 6 Internet Safety

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The following claims were verified through Perplexity Sonar before the questions were finalised. The host can reference any of them during play:

• Internet safety is similar to staying safe on the street, as both require being aware of risks and who you are interacting with.
• Personally identifiable information (PII) includes names, addresses, and phone numbers that should not be shared publicly online.
• A strong password should use a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, symbols, and numbers, and avoid personal details like birthdays.
• You should never use the same password for multiple websites or accounts to protect your privacy and security.
• Phishing is an attempt by strangers to steal login or account details by pretending to be a trusted contact in an email or message.
• Cookies are small files used by websites to make it easier to use them and to personalize the user experience.
• Malware includes harmful software types like viruses, Trojans, ransomware, spyware, and adware that can damage a computer.
• Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts all data on a computer so the user cannot access or use their files.
• Antivirus software and firewalls are tools used to protect computers from malware by removing harmful files and blocking unwanted access.
• If you are bullied online, you should collect evidence like screenshots, not respond to the bully, and talk to a trusted adult.
• Intellectual property includes written work, images, music, designs, and software, which require credit or citation when used in assignments.
• Talking to someone you do not know in person online is risky because you cannot see them or verify their true identity.