cybersafety
Digital security practices
Cybersafety is the practice of protecting oneself from online dangers—scams, harassment, identity theft, predatory behavior, and exposure to harmful content.
The term emphasizes personal security rather than technical security: Schools now teach cybersafety alongside digital literacy.
Parents worry about their children's cybersafety on social media.
Also spelled cyber safety.
Network access control system
- antivirusMalware detection program
- encryptionConverting data into code
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- two-factorAuthentication using paired credentials
passwords · VPN · filtering · whitelisting · blacklisting · monitoring · backup · updates
Unknown identity state
- confidentialityQuality of protecting secrets
- consentVoluntary agreement given
- identityWho someone is
- PIIIdentity-revealing information
GDPR · COPPA · cookies · tracking · surveillance · permissions · settings · opt-out
Harmful computer programs
- phishingFraudulent credential harvesting
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
- hackersUnauthorized computer system intruders
- scamsDishonest money-making schemes
spam · spyware · adware · keylogger · botnet · catfishing · grooming · sextortion
Systematic development of mind
- literacyAbility to read, write
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- vigilanceState of keen awareness
- responsibilityState of being answerable
empowerment · guidance · skepticism · recognition · alertness · mindfulness · precaution · savvy
Adhering to requirements
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- reportingConveying documented information
- moderationAvoidance of excess
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
enforcement · governance · standards · guidelines · accountability · auditing · certification · framework
firewall
Network access control system
- antivirusMalware detection program
- encryptionConverting data into code
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
two-factor · passwords · VPN · filtering · whitelisting · blacklisting · monitoring · backup · updates · patches
anonymity
Unknown identity state
- confidentialityQuality of protecting secrets
- consentVoluntary agreement given
- identityWho someone is
PII · GDPR · COPPA · cookies · tracking · surveillance · permissions · settings · opt-out · pseudonymity
malware
Harmful computer programs
- phishingFraudulent credential harvesting
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
- hackersUnauthorized computer system intruders
scams · spam · spyware · adware · keylogger · botnet · catfishing · grooming · sextortion · doxing
education
Systematic development of mind
- literacyAbility to read, write
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- vigilanceState of keen awareness
responsibility · empowerment · guidance · skepticism · recognition · alertness · mindfulness · precaution · savvy · informed
compliance
Adhering to requirements
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- reportingConveying documented information
- moderationAvoidance of excess
legislation · enforcement · governance · standards · guidelines · accountability · auditing · certification · framework · disclosure
cybersafetycyber risk
Exposure to online threats
security breach · data breach · hacking · identity theft · phishing
cybersafetycybercrime
Illegal digital conduct
cyberattack · hacking · cyberbullying · phishing · malware
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