One click too many
A technician searches for a program for her printer. The first result says "Free download, fast." She clicks. Her laptop slows down and a strange pop-up appears.
She found an answer. She did not search safely, and she did not check it.
Key words
| Word | What it means |
|---|---|
| Malware | harmful software that can damage or spy on a computer |
| Phishing | a trick message or page that pretends to be real, to steal details |
| HTTPS | a web address that starts with https and keeps the link private |
| Cross-reference | check one fact against other sources |
| Corroborate | make a claim stronger because other sources agree |
| Independent | not copied from, or paid by, the other source |
| Bias | an unfair lean towards one side |
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By the end of this lesson
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I can search without taking risks and check a fact across more than one source.
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Safe searching habits
| Habit | Why |
|---|---|
| Check the web address: spelling and https | A fake page often has a small spelling change |
| Go to the maker's own site for downloads | A copy elsewhere may hold malware |
| Do not type passwords on a page you reached from an advert | It may be phishing |
| Never put company or customer data into an unknown tool | You may not get it back |
| Keep the browser and the device up to date | Updates fix weaknesses |
| Use the approved browser and Wi-Fi at work | It has protections turned on |
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