Digital Privacy
My Definition:
Digital privacy means protecting your personal information online and controlling who can access it.
Was I Correct?
Yes.
Where I Verified It:
Google search → “digital privacy definition” (Loginradius.com)
Encryption
My Definition:
Encryption is when information is scrambled so only someone with the correct password or key can read it.
Was I Correct?
Yes.
Where I Verified It:
Google search → “what is encryption” (IBM.com)
VPN (Virtual Private Network)
My Definition:
A VPN creates a secure connection that hides your IP address and protects your data when browsing the internet.
Was I Correct?
Yes.
Where I Verified It:
Google search → “VPN meaning” (Norton.com)
Privacy Policy
My Definition:
A privacy policy explains what information a company collects from users and how that information will be used.
Was I Correct?
Yes.
Where I Verified It:
Google search → “privacy policy definition” (Google Support)
Malware
My Definition:
Malware is harmful software that can damage your device, steal information, or cause problems.
Was I Correct?
Yes.
Where I Verified It:
Google search → “malware definition” (McAfee.com)
Social Engineering
My Definition:
Social engineering is when someone tricks another person into giving up private information using lies or manipulation.
Was I Correct?
Yes.
Where I Verified It:
Google search → “social engineering in cybersecurity” (CISA.gov)
Phishing
My Definition:
Phishing is when scammers send fake emails, texts, or links to steal your personal or financial information.
Was I Correct?
Yes.
Where I Verified It:
Google search → “phishing meaning” (FTC.gov)
microsoft.com/business/security-101
Ransomware
My Definition:
Ransomware is a malware that locks your files or device and demands payment to unlock them.
Was I Correct?
Yes.
Where I Verified It:
Google search → “ransomware definition” (Microsoft Security)
microsoft.com/what-is-ransomware