This is a piece of software that operates online or on a network to automatically answer questions, follow commands like giving directions to your friend’s house, or do simple tasks like play a song; Also called a “chatbot” or “virtual assistant,”

Real, genuine, true, or accurate; not fake or copied

A program that shields your computer from most scams and tricks

Someone or something that provides information

An organization that is pretending to be something it’s not in order to hide the identity of the people who really run it

An attempt to scam you or trick you into sharing login information or other personal information online. It is usually done through email, ads, or sites that look similar to ones you’re already used to

Something that can be proven or shown to be true or mislead someone

Words or actions intended to be cruel or hurtful. Can also refer to harmful software intended to do damage to a person’s device, account, or personal information.

Believable; when someone uses evidence so you can be confident they are telling the truth.

Information that is false or intended to mislead

A phishing scam where an attacker targets you more precisely by using pieces of your own personal information

An action or message designed to fool, trick, or mislead someone; false

Creating a fake identity or account on a social networking service to trick people into sharing their personal information or into believing they’re talking to a real person behind a legitimate account, profile, or page

Facts or examples that prove something is true or false

Willing to question claims of truth

A dishonest attempt to make money or gain something else of value by tricking people

Controlling or influencing another person or situation unfairly, dishonestly, or under threat. Also, things you find online may be changed, such as a photo that has been edited to make you believe something that isn’t true.

Manipulative online content, posts, or ads designed to capture people’s attention and get them to click on a link or webpage, often to grow views or site traffic in order to make money

The reason that someone does something; intention

Special skills or knowledge about a particular thing; experts have this.

Able to be relied on to do what is right or what is needed

Tricking someone in order to get something valuable from them

A person who is known for regularly posting short videos on a blog or social media.

News that intentionally lies or distorts the truth