A 10-Year-Old’s Guide to Phishing
Understanding the dangers of phishing and how to protect yourself from it.
“Cybersecurity is like a game of chess, you need to anticipate your opponent’s moves.” — Unknown
Phishing is a type of hacking that involves tricking people into giving away their personal information. It’s important for children to know what phishing is, how it works and how to protect themselves from it.
Phishing is when a hacker sends an email or message that looks like it’s from a real company or person, asking for personal information. They might ask for your password, credit card number or other sensitive information. The email or message may also contain a link to a fake website that looks real but is actually being used to steal your information.
“If it looks too good to be true, it probably is.” — Unknown
To protect ourselves from phishing, it’s important to be cautious when receiving emails or messages from unknown entities. Before giving away any personal information, make sure the email or message is from a legitimate source. Be wary of clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown sources.
Another important step in protecting yourself from phishing is to keep your devices updated with the latest security updates. This ensures that any known vulnerabilities are patched, making it harder for hackers to access your device.
It’s also important to use strong passwords and change them often. A strong password is one that is hard for others to guess and contains a combination of letters, numbers and special characters.
Finally, it’s important to educate children about the dangers of phishing and the importance of protecting their personal information. By following the tips above, children can reduce the risk of being phished and keep their personal information safe.
Summary:
Phishing is a type of hacking that involves tricking people into giving away their personal information. To protect ourselves from phishing, it’s important to be cautious when receiving emails or messages from unknown entities. Keep your devices updated with the latest security updates, use strong passwords and change them often. It’s important to educate children about the dangers of phishing and the importance of protecting their personal information. By following these tips, children can reduce the risk of being phished and keep their personal information safe.
