Cyber security

Some websites and online services use a security process called two-step authentication. Which of the following images is an example of two-step authentication?

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Which of the following four passwords is the most secure?

• Boat123

• into*48

• WTh!5Z

• P@ssword!

If a public Wi-Fi network (such as in an airport or café) requires a password to access, is it generally safe to use that network for sensitive activities such as online banking?

• True

• False

Criminals access someone’s computer and encrypt the user’s personal files and data. The user is unable to access this data unless they pay the criminals to decrypt the files. This practice is called …

• Botnet

• Spam

• Ransomware

• Driving

Which of the following is an example of a “phishing” attack?

• Sending someone an email that contains a malicious link that is disguised to look like an email from someone the person knows

• Creating a fake website that looks nearly identical to a real website in order to trick users into entering their login information

• Sending someone a text message that contains a malicious link that is disguised to look like a notification that the person has won a contest

• All of the above