Lesson 7 of 13
Getting in without asking
Show on a big screenYour account has your work and your photos. Only you should be able to open it.
Step 1 of 4
- Your account holds your work.
- A secret, strong password guards it.
- Antivirus and a firewall guard the device.
- Careful clicks and careful Wi-Fi guard the rest.
Hacking is getting into a computer or account without permission.
A hacker is a person who gets in without permission. A hacker may take or change your files. These habits help keep hackers out:
- A pop-up may say your device has a virus, a harmful program. Do not tap the pop-up. Tell a grown-up.
- Public Wi-Fi is a network anyone can join. On public Wi-Fi, do not sign in to your accounts. Ask a grown-up first.
- Bluetooth links devices without wires. Turn it off when you do not use it.
- Use antivirus, a program that finds harmful software. Use a firewall too. It blocks unwanted connections to your device.
- Keep your password secret. Only a parent may know it.
Is each habit safe, or risky?
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