“What Was Your First Pet Called?”: Social Media Quizzes and Posts That Give Away Your Security Answers

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Fun posts on Facebook and other social media ask things like “What was your first car?” or “Which street did you grow up on?”. The answers are often the same as the security questions banks and other accounts use. This course explains how criminals use these posts, and how to enjoy social media while keeping your personal details private.

This course gives general information about staying safe online. Platform names are used only as examples; Tutwoo is not connected with any social media company.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

What Will You Learn?

  • Recognise social media quizzes and games that collect security-question answers
  • Understand how small details can help criminals take over accounts or steal your identity
  • Check your privacy settings so only people you choose see your posts
  • Protect your accounts with strong passwords and two-step verification

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • How harmless-looking posts collect your details
  • Sharing safely
  • Locking down your accounts

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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