Reading 1 - Online Risks: The Story of a Digital Scam

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     Last Friday, Ahmed was casually scrolling through his phone when he received an unexpected message. It claimed he had won a brand-new smartphone and asked him to click on a link to get his prize. The message looked real and even used the logo of a well-known company. Ahmed looked at the message and thought to himself, “If people receive a similar message, they will feel curious enough to open it, just like I did.” The link took him to a website that appeared real. It requested his name, email, and password. Ahmed quickly entered his details and continued with his day, feeling certain everything was fine. 

     That evening, when he attempted to log in to his social media account, his password was rejected. He tried several times, but the screen continued to show “Incorrect password.” At that moment, Ahmed realised that the link he had trusted earlier was fake. He began to feel uneasy. Later, when he understood what had happened, Ahmed thought, “If someone got access to your personal accounts, they would misuse your information.” 

     Ahmed started acting immediately. He updated all his passwords, installed antivirus software, and reported the problem to the company's IT department. They told him that the link was part of a phishing scam designed to trick students across the school. 

     Since then, Ahmed has taken his online safety more seriously. He no longer clicks on strange links, regularly checks website security, and stays cautious when sharing personal information. As a result of this experience, he thought, “If people think before they act online, they will reduce the risk of being attacked.”