Question:
Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Michael and Joshua. They were both in the fourth grade and loved to play video games together.
One day, Michael and Joshua were playing a game online when they saw a suspicious link. It said, "Click here for free coins! Enter your first and last name, birthdate, and home address to claim and enter to win a contest for a free PS5 from Playstation!”
Michael and Joshua were excited, but there were a few things that made this link suspicious. (Look at the information in bold above and identify what looks suspicious.) First,________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________. Next,________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________.
Michael and Joshua had learned about Proactive Protection Online (review Unit 6 Lesson 2 for answers and fill in the blanks), and they knew that giving out ________________ ____________________ could result in ________________ _________________. Even scarier, by giving out information like their home address, Michael and Joshua could be at risk of ______________________. While both boys would love a free PS5. they decided to ask their parents for help. Joshua’s mom explained that they did the right thing by not clicking the link. It could have led them to malicious software that would try to get them to download something that could _____________ their computers.
From then on, Michael and Joshua always made sure to be careful when using the internet. They knew that some things could be dangerous and that it was important to be careful.
First, the suspicious link asked for personal information such as their first and last name, birthdate, and home address. This is concerning because legitimate websites usually do not require such sensitive information for giveaways.
Next, the link promised free coins and a chance to win a free PS5, which could be a tactic to lure unsuspecting individuals into providing their personal information.
Michael and Joshua had learned about Proactive Protection Online, and they knew that giving out personal information could result in identity theft. Even scarier, by giving out information like their home address, Michael and Joshua could be at risk of potential physical harm.
While both boys would love a free PS5, they decided to ask their parents for help. Joshua’s mom explained that they did the right thing by not clicking the link. It could have led them to malicious software that would try to get them to download something that could harm their computers.
From then on, Michael and Joshua always made sure to be careful when using the internet. They knew that some things could be dangerous and that it was important to be cautious.