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Online Safety Self-Check

The Online Safety Self-Check is a practical and scenario-based assessment designed to help individuals evaluate their current level of digital safety and understand potential risks in their online life.

Unlike generic checklists, this assessment uses real-life situations and practical scenarios to help users reflect on their daily online habits, security practices, and exposure to digital threats. The goal is to provide a clear picture of how safe (or vulnerable) their digital assets and personal data are.

This isn’t just a checklist—it’s a reality check. Start your Online Safety Self-Check now.

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Question 1 of 7

Q1. Urgent Messages

When I receive an urgent email or text from a bank, company, or someone I know asking me to take action, I.......

(Select all that apply)
A

Click the link or follow the instructions right away.

B

Pause and re-read the message to check for anything suspicious.

C

Check the sender’s email address or phone number carefully

D

Call or message the person/company directly using a number I know belongs to them

E

Search online to see if others have received a similar message

F

Report the message as spam, phishing, or suspicious

G

Delete the message without responding

H

Forward the message to someone I trust to ask what they think

I

Feel unsure about what to do

Question 2 of 7

Q2. Social Media Privacy

When it comes to my social media accounts, I...... 

(Select all that apply)
A

Share personal updates publicly (birthdays, locations, life events)

B

I post personal updates privately just to my friends

C

Accept friend/follow requests from people I don’t know personally.

D

Regularly review and update my profile privacy settings.

E

Tag my location in posts or photos in real-time.

F

Limit what I share because I’m concerned about privacy or safety.

Question 3 of 7

Q3. Credit & Identity Protection

What steps do you currently take to protect your credit and identity?  

(Select all that apply)
A

I have a credit freeze or fraud alert in place.

B

I check my credit reports at least once a year.

C

I use a credit monitoring or identity theft protection service.

D

I get alerts if someone tries to open a new account in my name.

E

I don’t currently take steps to protect my credit or identity.

Question 4 of 7

Q4. Password Habits

How do you currently manage your passwords? 

(Select all that apply)
A

I use the same password (or a few) across many accounts.

B

I use a secure password manager to generate strong passwords.

C

I create unique passwords for each account manually.

D

I store my passwords in a note or document.

E

I use long, complex passwords that are hard to guess.

F

I regularly change my passwords, especially after a breach.

Question 5 of 7

Q5. Data Breach Awareness

 How do you find out if your information has been involved in a data breach? 

(Select all that apply)
A

I’ve signed up for breach alert services (Have I Been Pwned, etc.)

B

I wait to be notified by the breached company involved.

C

I search online/news if I suspect something.

D

I don’t usually check.

E

I’m not sure how to find out.

Question 6 of 7

Q6. Two-Factor Authentication

 Which of the following best describes how you use two-factor or multi-factor authentication? 

(Select all that apply)
A

I find it confusing or inconvenient, so I don’t use it.

B

I use it only on my most important accounts.

C

I use it on any account that offer it.

D

I don’t really know what TFA/MFA is or how to use it.

E

I use an authentication app (Microsoft Authenticator, Google Authenticator, Authy).

Question 7 of 7

Q7. Personal Situation

If you had to choose one, which of the following most closely resembles you and your current situation when it comes to How to Protect Your Identity and Your Assets from Hackers and Cyber Crime (only select one option)

A

The Concerned Ones – I am aware of the importance of online safety but don’t want to introduce complicated tools and rules

B

The Cautious Ones - I am aware of the importance of online safety but feel overwhelmed by the complexity of cybersecurity.

C

The Complacent Ones - I believe that my default security settings and basic precautions are sufficient to keep me safe online.

D

The Busy Ones - I am constantly juggling work, family, and personal responsibilities, making it difficult to prioritize cyber safety.

E

The Cost-Conscious Ones - I am concerned about the costs associated with cybersecurity measures and finding affordable options.

F

The Technically Challenged Ones - I am intimidated by the technical aspects of cybersecurity and needing to navigate complex security solutions.

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