Q4 Online Safety in Action: Vocabulary

Key Vocabulary

Account Privacy Settings: Account privacy settings are the controls offered by many social media sites and apps allow you to limit who can see your posts and personal information.

Browser: A browser is a free software application or ‘app’ that you use to visit websites on the internet, like Chrome, Safari, or Firefox.

Browser Privacy Settings: Browser (website) privacy settings are the controls that allow you to manage what information a website or app collects from you and shares with others.

Cookies: Cookies are small files that websites store on your computer to track your activity and remember your preferences.

Digital Footprint: A Digital footprint is the trail of data you leave online. This includes websites you visit, things you post, and information you share, all of which build your digital reputation.

Encryption: Encryption is the process of scrambling data into a secret code to protect it.

HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure): HTTPS is the secure version of the language browsers used to talk to websites. The 'S' stands for 'Secure' and means your connection is encrypted, like a secret, sealed letter that only you and the website can read.

Passkey: A passkey is a more secure way to log in that uses your device (like your phone or computer) and a personal identifier (like your fingerprint, face, or PIN) instead of a password you have to remember.

Password Manager: A password manager is a secure app that creates and stores all your unique, strong passwords in one place (a "vault") that is protected by one master password.

Password Strength: Password strength is a measure of how effective a password is against being guessed or cracked.

Personal Information: Personal information is any information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, age, address, or school.

Security Patch: A security patch is an update to software that fixes a security weakness or vulnerability.

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Two-factor authentication is an extra layer of security for your accounts, requiring a second piece of information (like a code sent to your phone) in addition to your password.