So I'm wondering, is it possible that your device could be hacked into while visiting some of the sites you are made to visit while performing some of the airdrop tasks?
It's possible. Once you're visiting an unknown site with malware, your device can be hijacked. This happens often. Airdrop creators force you to visit an unknown site. Then, they force you to connect your wallet to this malicious site to finish the task.
Is there a possible strategy some hackers and fraudulent people can use in harming those that are involved in the tapping thing so that if we know it we can avoid them?
There is a possible strategy to avoid such case. You should copy the link and paste it into notepad or a search engine. Then, you will know if it is a real or fake site with malware.