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    3.  A malicious link can damage your device.

                        4.  Fraudsters may pretend to be someone you trust.

                        5.  Tech support scams trick people into calling fake helplines.

                     D.  Answer the following questions:
                        1.  Explain the types of links.

                        2.  List any three ways to identify the malicious links.

                        3.  Define the term online threat.

                        4.  Suggest ways to protect your computer from malware.

                        5.  Differentiate between hackers and crackers.

                                                                                                     21 st
                                                                                                    Century   #Critical Thinking
                                                                                                     Skills
                     1.  Raghav sees a pop-up message on his computer claiming that his device has a virus and advising him
                        to call a number for tech support. What type of scam is Raghav encountering?
                     2.  Amisha finds that her browser settings have changed and she is being redirected to unfamiliar websites.
                        She also notices strange pop-up ads asking for personal information. What type of malware is likely
                        monitoring Amisha’s online activities and stealing her personal information?

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