Fraud, A crime where someone tricks another person to get money, information or access., Scam, A dishonest trick designed to make someone give away money or personal details., Phishing, A fake email or message that tries to steal private information., Smishing, A phishing scam sent by text message., Vishing, A phishing scam done through a phone call or voice message., Spoofing, When a scammer makes a message, number or website look like it comes from someone else., Malware, Harmful software that can damage a device or steal information., Spyware, Software that secretly watches what someone does on a device., Ransomware, Malware that locks files or devices until money is paid., Password, A secret word or phrase used to access an account., Passphrase, A longer password made from several words, often easier to remember and harder to guess., Authentication, A process used to check that someone is really who they say they are., Verification, Checking that something is real, genuine or correct., Identity theft, When someone uses another person’s personal details without permission., Impersonation, Pretending to be another person or organisation., Urgency, Pressure to act quickly, often used by scammers to stop people thinking carefully., Suspicious, Something that seems unusual, unsafe or not quite right., Attachment, A file sent with an email or message, which could contain malware., Link, Text or an image that takes you to a website when clicked., Pop-up, A small window that appears on a screen, sometimes used in scams., Encryption, A way of scrambling information so only the right people can read it., Data breach, When private information is accessed or shared without permission., Privacy, Keeping personal information safe and controlling who can see it., Personal data, Information that can identify someone, such as their name, address or date of birth., Bank details, Information linked to a bank account or payment card., Two-factor authentication, An extra security step, such as a code sent to your phone., Report, To tell a trusted adult, company or authority about something unsafe or suspicious., Block, To stop someone from contacting you online., Update, To install the latest version of software to fix problems and improve security., Firewall, Security software or hardware that helps block unsafe network activity., Hacker, Someone who tries to access systems or accounts without permission., Fake website, A website designed to look real but made to trick people., Online shopping fraud, A scam where fake sellers take money but do not send the item., Catfishing, Creating a fake online identity to trick someone., Recovery scam, A scam where someone pretends they can help get lost money back., Clickbait, A dramatic or misleading headline designed to make people click., Secure website, A website that uses safety features to protect information., Padlock symbol, A browser symbol that suggests the connection to a website is encrypted., Digital footprint, The trail of information someone leaves behind when using the internet., Trusted adult, A safe adult, such as a parent, carer or teacher, who can help with online problems..

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