Cyber Security

What is a computer hacker?

• A virus that invades your computer and causes it to not work

• A person who sends lots of e-mails to people asking for money

• A person who uses a computer to illegally breaks into your computer and take your information

• A person who cuts or hacks at something

What is cybersecurity?

• the state of being protected against the criminal or unauthorized use of electronic data,

• Security against breaking into your house

• Top secret Government security

• None of the above

Attachments should always be treated with caution, even if you know the sender

• True

• False

When visiting your favorite website, a pop-up appears that reads "You have won a free Apple iPod!" What should you do?

• Click the pop-up, enter your information and claim the prize

• Share the link with all your friends and family so that they too can get free stuff

• Do not click the pop-up - close it, and if possible, report it to an administrative contact on the page you were on

You receive an email that says your PayPal account has been suspended pending confirmation of your personal information. The PayPal logo is in the body of the email, and the email is addressed "Dear Customer". The sender email is [e-mail]. What should you do?

• Delete the email - it is a phishing attempt

• Click on the link in the email and enter your personal information as requested.

You receive an email from your classmate or your teacher with an attachment. The subject line reads "Please See Attached Document". The email contains no further information. What should you do?

• Open the attachment to get more information

• Delete the email

• Contact the apparent sender by phone or separate email to confirm the validity of the message

• Both B&C are correct answers

I have anti-virus protection, so when it comes to network security, I'm all set.

• True

• False

You receive a text message warning you that your bank account has been suspended. If says that you must click on the link in the SMS and update your credentials with the next 24 hours. Is this message safe or unsafe?

• Safe

• Unsafe

What information do you suggest NOT sharing online?

• Private information like name, age, phone number, etc.

• Personal information like hobbies, interests, favorite things, etc.

Using two-factor authentication is not an effective tool for securing your accounts.

• True

• False