CyberSecurity Lesson 4

Which of the following would be considered a strong password?

• Kim12345
• mydogSpot
• JLP17#butterflies
• joesmithpelicanmiddleschool

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

When visiting a website, you notice a lock icon in the lower-right corner of the browser window.  What does the lock represent?

• A link to open another site
• A webpage that has a secure connection
• A program that prevents you from leaving the page
• A warning that you are not allowed to view this webpage

Which of the following is an example of a scam?

• A friend sends you an e-mail asking to borrow some money.
• Your brother sends you a text message on your mobile device.
• A pop-up appears in your online game urging you to click the image.
• Your teacher sends you an e-mail message with the homework assignment.

Which term describes a self-replicating program that damages the normal operation of a computer?

• worm
• phishing
• virus
• plagiarism

Viruses, worms, and trojans are common security threats that are often used in spreading:

• scams.
• malware.
• downloads.
• passwords.

You are creating a new online account.  What piece of information that you supply should be strong and hard to break?

• a password
• a username
• an e-mail address
• a picture of yourself

While Trish was playing an online game, a pop-up appeared, prompting her to click on the flashing lights to receive more points for her game.  What should she do?

• Click on the flashing lights.
• Turn off the game and the gaming console.
• Click the X in the corner of the pop-up to make it go away.
• Save the pop-up message until she really needs extra points to win.

URLs that may lead the user to download a virus or redirect the user to a Web site that will attempt to download malware Hackers can secretly collect personal information and passwords

• pharming
• trojans
• worms
• phishing

Programs that look useful, but cause damage to your computer

• phishing
• spyware
• worms
• trojans

Fake e-mail message appearing to be from a trusted business, social network or other contact Asks for personal information or requests a user to click on a link or download a file to verify personal information Hackers can secretly collect personal information and passwords

• spyware
• worms
• pharming
• phishing