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.

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Avoiding Coronavirus Scams

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Learn how to protect yourself against different coronavirus scams in this free lesson.

  • Lesson
  • OL.3 Use Tech Responsibly
  • IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
  • PS.5 Maintain Well-being Online
  • PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/thenow/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/thenow/avoiding-coronavirus-scams/1/
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Common Credit Card Scams

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Use these tips to recognize and avoid common credit card scams.

  • Lesson
  • PS.2 Verify Secure Websites
  • OL.3 Use Tech Responsibly
  • PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
  • PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/thenow/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/thenow/common-credit-card-scams/1/
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What is Ransomware?

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Learn more about ransomware so you can spot and avoid it.

  • Lesson
  • PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
  • OL.3 Use Tech Responsibly
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/thenow/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/thenow/what-is-ransomware/1/
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Protecting Yourself from Data Breaches

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Use these strategies to protect yourself from data breaches.

  • Lesson
  • PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
  • OL.3 Use Tech Responsibly
  • PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/thenow/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/thenow/protecting-yourself-from-data-breaches/1/
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What is Two-Factor Authentication?

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Learn how two-factor authentication works to protect your information.

  • Lesson
  • EF.12 Protect My Privacy on Shared Devices
  • PS.5 Maintain Well-being Online
  • OL.3 Use Tech Responsibly
  • PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/thenow/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/thenow/what-is-twofactor-authentication/1/
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Online Money Tips: How to Avoid Tax Scams

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Use these handy tips to avoid online tax scams.

  • Video
  • Lesson
  • OL.7 Manage Money Online
  • PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/online-money-tips/
https://youtu.be/AFDwyZPuLuY
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/online-money-tips/how-to-avoid-tax-scams/1/
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Internet Safety Quiz

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Test your knowledge of Internet safety by taking our quiz.

  • Quiz/Assessment
  • PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
  • PS.7 Understand Privacy Policies
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetsafety/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetsafety/internet-safety-quiz/1/
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Internet Safety: What To Do if Your Computer Gets a Virus

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Here's what to do if your computer gets a virus.

  • Lesson
  • OL.3 Use Tech Responsibly
  • PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetsafety/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetsafety/what-to-do-if-your-computer-gets-a-virus/1/
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Internet Safety: Safe Online Shopping

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Use these strategies for a safe online shopping experience.

  • Video
  • Lesson
  • OL.4 Shop Online
  • PS.2 Verify Secure Websites
  • PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetsafety/
https://youtu.be/el3N6qQjr-I
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetsafety/safe-online-shopping/1/
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Internet Safety: Avoiding Spam and Phishing

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Use these tips so you can avoid email-based spam and phishing scams.

  • Lesson
  • Video
  • EF.9 Send and Receive Email
  • PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetsafety/
https://youtu.be/NI37JI7KnSc
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetsafety/avoiding-spam-and-phishing/1/
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Internet Safety: Your Browser's Security Features

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Better understand your browser's security features and how they work.

  • Lesson
  • Video
  • EF.3 Use Basic Browser Tools
  • PS.2 Verify Secure Websites
  • PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetsafety/
https://youtu.be/2ZZQlgV2Gus
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetsafety/your-browsers-security-features/1/
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Internet Safety: How to Avoid Malware

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Learn how to avoid malware and remove it from your computer.

  • Lesson
  • PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetsafety/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetsafety/how-to-avoid-malware/1/
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