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Extra Challenge Reading Activities


(Accompanies Unit 6, Page 68)

1. What is the first example the writer gives of online fraud caused by a lack of security?
a. Wi-Fi password being stolen and used by someone else
b. credit information being used by someone else to shop online
c. a password being changed by someone else
d. e-mails being sent from your account by someone else
2. The writer uses the example of credit card fraud to illustrate ____.
a. that some kinds of fraud are not as easily resolved as credit card fraud
b. that it is the most common kind of fraud that people experience
c. how fraud prevention systems work
d. the importance of having up-to-date contact information
3. What view of public Wi-Fi is expressed by the writer?
a. that most public Wi-Fi is safe
b. that the use of public Wi-Fi should be avoided when possible
c. that users should be aware of the level of security of sites they access on public Wi-Fi
d. that the security of public Wi-Fi networks depends on their location
4. Which of the following phrases is used to mean “anyone can have access”?
a. stay in touch (in Section A)
b. false sense of security (in Section A)
c. no harm done (in Section B)
d. up for grabs (in Section E)
5. What problem regarding encryption does the writer explain?
a. that there is no clear way to know whether a website is encrypted
b. that a skilled hacker can get into even encrypted websites
c. that a website might have some encrypted and some un-encrypted pages
d. that if a hacker has your password, encryption doesn’t protect you
6. The writer says that people should be careful not to ____.
a. log out of websites when using public Wi-Fi
b. log in to multiple websites at the same time
c. change their passwords frequently
d. use the same log-in information for multiple websites and accounts

Summit 2, Third Edition Unit 6


Copyright © 2017 by Pearson Education, Inc. Duplication for classroom use is permitted.
“Using Public Wi-Fi Networks”
Section A
So it’s your first trip away from home, and you’ve got your smartphone, your tablet, or laptop with you,
and you plan to keep up with everything and stay in touch while you’re away. You’re thinking, “No sweat.
There are Wi-Fi hotspots everywhere, and it’s free.” Well, before you lull yourself into a false sense of
security, consider the downside of all that free Wi-Fi.
Section B
If you connect to a public Wi-Fi network and send information through websites or mobile apps, it
might be accessed by someone else who can, for example, use your credit information to make online
purchases. OK. That’s not the end of the world, you say, because an unusual buying pattern usually
trips a “fraud alert” at the credit card company. They’ll contact you, and you’ll confirm you didn’t make
the purchase. The card will be canceled, limiting or preventing any damage, so no harm done.
Section C
But here’s a downside: An imposter could use your e-mail account to impersonate you and scam
people in your contact lists. In addition, a hacker could test your username and password. Worst case
scenario? Someone could actually steal your financial identity and pose as you to clean out your bank
accounts, removing all your hard-earned money. Repairing a stolen identity can take a long time and
cause a lot of hassle. Identity theft is no joke. Prevent it at all costs.
Section D
So beware: If you send e-mail, share digital photos and videos, use social networks, or bank online,
you’re sending personal information over the Internet. How to protect yourself? Think encryption.
Encryption scrambles the information you send over the Internet into a code so it’s unintelligible and
therefore not accessible to others. If you’re on a public wireless hotspot, send personal information
only to sites that are fully encrypted, and avoid using any mobile apps that require personal or financial
information.
Section E
And don’t just assume a Wi-Fi hotspot is secure either. Most don’t encrypt the information you send
over the Internet and aren’t secure. In fact, if a network doesn’t require a WPA or WPA2 password, it’s
probably not secure, and your personal information, private documents, contacts, family photos, and
even your log-in credentials (your username and password) for any site you enter could be up for grabs.
How to tell if a website is encrypted
To determine if a website is encrypted, look for “https” at the start of the web address (the “s” is for
“secure”). Some websites use encryption only on the sign-in page, but if any part of your session isn’t
encrypted, your entire account could be vulnerable. Look for “https” on every page you visit, not just
when you sign in.
Section F
Tips for using Wi-Fi securely

• Log in or send personal information only to websites you know are fully encrypted. If you find
yourself on an unencrypted page, log out right away.
• Don’t stay permanently signed in to an account. When you’ve finished using an account, log out.
• Do not use the same password on different websites. It could give someone who gains access to one
of your accounts access to many of your accounts.
• For more control over when and how your device uses public Wi-Fi, consider changing your settings
so your device doesn’t connect automatically.

Summit 2, Third Edition Unit 6


Copyright © 2017 by Pearson Education, Inc. Duplication for classroom use is permitted.

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