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    Spyware: Software that secretly tracks your online activities and steals personal information.
                       Avoid downloading from unknown sources and regularly scan your device for threats.

                     HOW TO STAY SAFE FROM CYBER THREATS

                     The important measures to stay safe from cyber threats are:

                      Strong Passwords      Privacy Control       Enable 2FA       Antivirus Protection  Software Updates
                       Create complex     Review privacy settings   Turn on two-factor   Install antivirus   Regularly update your
                     passwords using a mix   on your accounts to   authentication for   software to detect    software to fix security
                       of letters, numbers   ensure only trusted   extra protection when   and remove harmful   flaws and stay safe
                     and symbols, avoiding   people can access your   logging into your   viruses that can steal   from cyber threats.
                        personal info.        information.         accounts.            your data.

                               SPOTTING FAKE NEWS IN THE DIGITAL ERA

                     It’s a digital world and learning to spot fake news is like
                     learning to look both ways before crossing the street. It’s
                     an essential skill for being a good digital citizen. A digital
                     citizen is someone who uses the Internet in a smart, safe
                     and positive way.

                     WHAT IS FAKE NEWS?
                     Fake news is a catchy term for information that’s false.

                     There are two main types:
                       Misinformation: This is when someone shares false information without knowing it’s wrong. For
                       example, they might see a funny meme and share it, not knowing that the story behind it was

                       made up.
                       Disinformation: This is much more fraudulent. It refers to deliberately created false information
                       meant to mislead, provoke fear, anger or influence beliefs.

                     Spotting fake news is a key part of digital citizenship. Verifying information before sharing helps
                     prevent misinformation, protect public trust and maintain a healthier online environment.

                     Being a responsible digital citizen means verifying sources, checking facts and thinking critically
                     before sharing content to prevent the spread of misinformation.

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