Q3 Scams Vocabulary
Key Vocabulary
Hacker: A person who gains unauthorized access to data on computers and networks in unexpected ways.
Infographic: An infographic is a visual image such as a chart or diagram used to represent information or data.
Phishing: Phishing is the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.
Scam: A scam is a scheme or offer that is dishonest.
Competencies & Standards
MITECS Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and
2. Digital Citizen
a. Cultivate and manage their digital identity and reputation and are aware of the permanence of their actions in the digital world
b. Engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology, including social interactions online or when using networked devices
d. Manage their personal data to maintain digital privacy and security and are aware of data-collection technology used to track their navigation online
5. Computational Thinker
b. Collect data or identify relevant data sets
Websites and Documents
- How to Spot a Scam Email YouTube (7:34 mins.)
- Internet Scams YouTube (2:18 mins.)
- Stay Safe from Phishing and Scam YouTube (3:15 mins.)
21t4s Websites