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4. Browser Privacy Settings

Browsers save passwords, cookies, browsing history, and autofill details. Some important
privacy settings for browsers are:
Turn on “Do Not Track.”

Block third-party cookies to avoid unwanted tracking. Install the app only if the

Use incognito/private mode when on shared devices. permissions match what
the app actually needs.
Clear browsing history regularly.
If the permissions look
Disable password saving on public or shared unnecessary, avoid the
computers. app.

Remove suspicious or unknown browser extensions.

21 st #Critical Thinking
Century
Skills #Technology Literacy
ONLINE PRIVACY RISKS
Raj enjoyed using the GameZone social media app to stay connected with his friends. However,
because his phone was old, he often ignored app and device updates. This made his account
vulnerable to online threats.

One day, Raj received a message from a stranger named “DarkGamer” with a link promising free
in-game coins. Without thinking, Raj clicked the link. Unfortunately, it was a phishing page, and by
opening it, Raj unknowingly exposed his login information.

The hacker quickly accessed Raj’s GameZone account and started messaging his followers by
pretending to be Raj, saying he urgently needed money. Since Raj’s profile was public, the hacker
could easily view his friends list and contact everyone.

Things became worse because Raj had linked his Gmail account to GameZone but had not enabled
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). Using this connection, the hacker entered Raj’s Gmail and even
deleted some of his Google Drive files, including an important school project.

Based on the above case, answer the following questions:

1. How did the hacker use Raj’s personal information to trick his friends?

2. Would knowledge of encryption have stopped Raj from clicking the link? Explain.

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