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Active digital footprint– Information users intentionally share about themselves through social media or online groups

Cybercrime – Criminal activity that targets or uses a computer and the internet

Cybersecurity – Protecting systems, including information, from attack or theft

Data breach – Release of private or confidential information without authorization

Digital footprint – Your personal trail of online activity, including likes, posts, and information gathered about you through websites or apps

Engagement – Likes, reactions, comments, and shares on social media

Follower – When another user tracks you on social media, they can see the content you post on your account

Identity theft – Stealing and using another’s personally identifying information for personal or financial gain

Influencer – Social media personalities who share content that entertains, informs, and connects them with their followers

Online privacy – Controlling the personal information you share and what you do online

Online reputation – The way a person is perceived based on their online content and interactions

Passive digital footprint – Information collected without the user being aware it is happening, such as clicks, number of times a site is visited, or the IP address used

Privacy settings – Controls available on many social networking and other websites that allow users to limit who can access your profile and what information visitors can see

Social media platform – Websites and other online means of communication that are used by large groups of people to share information and to develop social and professional contact

Two-factor authentication (2FA) – Requires a user to prove their identity in two ways before gaining access to a program or website