KwickClips Computer Science · 39 sec · free
Does a padlock mean a site is safe?
Short answer. No. It only means the link is encrypted.
What should you check first?
The real domain.
Warning signs
| Misspelt domain |
| Fake virus pop-ups |
| Too-good offers |
| Asks for OTP |
Remember
| Check the domain first |
Padlock on the website? It can still be fake. Watch for these signs. A misspelt domain. Fake virus pop ups. Offers too good to be true. Any request for your O T P. Always check the real domain first.
This clip is from the full lesson: Cyber Safety: Safe Browsing, Identity Protection and Confidentiality — 6 minutes, with the tables, the quick answers and the whole lesson in text.
Useful for: CBSE Class 9 Computer Applications (165), CBSE Class 11 Computer Science (083), CBSE Class 11 Computer Science Essentials (083), CBSE Class 11 Information Technology (802)
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