PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
Recognize and avoid suspicious links and downloads (phishing, online scams)
In My Life
I can close pop-up ads and distinguish between a credible and suspicious ad or link.
In My Work
I can mark emails as "spam" so they'll be filtered automatically in the future.
In My Education
I can learn strategies to help me identify phishing scams.
As a Teacher/Trainer
I can turn off automat image-loading settings in my email settings as a way of reducing spam.
Explore Learning Activities
Connecting with Vigilance: Cyber Safety (Overview)
AT&T Connected Learning
- PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
- CO.6 Set Privacy Settings
https://att.digitallearn.org/courses/connecting-with-vigilance-cyber-safety
AT&T and Public Library Association
CC-BY-NC-SA
Connecting with Vigilance: Cyber Safety
AT&T Connected Learning
- PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
- CO.6 Set Privacy Settings
https://att.digitallearn.org/courses/connecting-with-vigilance-cyber-safety/lessons/connecting-with-vigilance-cyber-safety
AT&T and Public Library Association
CC-BY-NC-SA
Online Scams: Reporting Scams
AT&T Connected Learning
- PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
https://att.digitallearn.org/courses/online-fraud-and-scams/lessons/reporting-scams-att
AT&T and Public Library Association
CC-BY-NC-SA
Online Scams: What to do with Scams
AT&T Connected Learning
- PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
https://att.digitallearn.org/courses/online-fraud-and-scams/lessons/what-to-do-with-scams-att
AT&T and Public Library Association
CC-BY-NC-SA
Online Scams: Recognizing Scams
AT&T Connected Learning
- PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
https://att.digitallearn.org/courses/online-fraud-and-scams/lessons/recognizing-scams-att
AT&T and Public Library Association
CC-BY-NC-SA
Online Scams: Types of Scams
AT&T Connected Learning
- PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
https://att.digitallearn.org/courses/online-fraud-and-scams/lessons/types-of-scams-att
AT&T and Public Library Association
CC-BY-NC-SA
Accounts & Passwords: Online Frauds and Scams
AT&T Connected Learning
- PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
https://att.digitallearn.org/courses/online-frauds-and-scams-2025-4b250ccd-4488-4c68-b062-63f50e4dce14
AT&T and Public Library Association
CC-BY-NC-SA
Understanding Scams and Fraud
Senior Planet
- DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
- MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety
- PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
https://seniorplanet.org/scam-prevention/
AARP
Copyright
Protecting Yourself Online (Low Intermediate)
Digital Literacy Skills Curriculum
- PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
https://www.skillblox.org/skillblox/NXS5J3
World Relief
Copyright
Making Strong Passwords (Beginning)
Digital Literacy Skills Curriculum
- EF.10 Create Safe Passwords
- PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
https://www.skillblox.org/skillblox/UPNKV7
World Relief
Copyright
Phone Keyboard Basics & Logging In
Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment
- EF.4 Use the Mouse
- MO.4 Identify Basic Mobile Features
- EF.3 Use Basic Browser Tools
- DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
- EF.2 Search the Internet
- EF.11 Connect to Wifi
- MO.2 Understand Online Access
- EF.10 Create Safe Passwords
- MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety
- CO.8 Use Messaging Tools
- PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/#take-assessment
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/go/?module=29
Literacy Minnesota
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Your Digital Footprint
Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment
- PS.1 Manage Your Online Reputation
- PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
- PS.5 Maintain Well-being Online
- PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
- PS.7 Understand Privacy Policies
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/#take-assessment
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/go/?module=28
Literacy Minnesota
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