Cyber Safety and Security Quiz_2nd Round

What is phishing and how can you identify a phishing email?

• Phishing is a type of dance popular in the 1980s

• Phishing is a type of software used to organize digital photos

• Phishing is a type of fishing where people catch fish using a net

• Phishing is a type of cyber attack where attackers impersonate legitimate organizations to trick individuals into providing sensitive information. Phishing emails often contain suspicious links, requests for personal information, or urgent calls to action.

Explain the steps you can take to protect your personal information on social media.

• Use weak and common passwords

• Share personal details with everyone

• Disable all privacy settings

• Adjust privacy settings, be cautious about sharing personal details, use strong and unique passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and be mindful of the information shared in posts and comments.

What is online identity theft and how can you prevent it?

• Use strong, unique passwords, enable two-factor authentication, be cautious of phishing emails, and regularly monitor your financial accounts.

• Click on any link in an email without verifying its authenticity

• Never check your financial accounts for any suspicious activity

• Use the same password for all your accounts

What are some best practices for creating a strong and secure password?

• Using a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters, avoiding easily guessable information, and using a unique password for each account

• Using the same password for multiple accounts

• Only using lowercase letters and numbers

• Including personal information like birthdate in the password

What are some safe internet browsing habits that you should follow?

• Using strong and unique passwords, being cautious of suspicious links and emails, keeping software and antivirus up to date, and using secure websites (https).

• Sharing passwords with strangers

• Ignoring software updates

• Clicking on every pop-up ad

How can you recognize a potential email scam and what should you do if you receive one?

• Be cautious of suspicious email addresses, requests for personal information, urgent language, and poor grammar. Do not click on any links or download any attachments, do not provide personal information, and report the email as spam or phishing.

• Always click on links and download attachments from unknown senders

• Provide personal information if the email seems urgent

• Ignore suspicious email addresses and poor grammar

Describe the importance of adjusting your social media privacy settings and how to do it.

• You don't need to adjust your privacy settings, social media is already secure enough.

• To adjust your social media privacy settings, go to the settings or privacy section of your social media account. From there, you can customize who can see your posts, who can send you friend requests, and other privacy options.

• Adjusting privacy settings is a waste of time and won't make a difference in protecting your information.

• To adjust your social media privacy settings, simply delete your account and start over.

What are the potential consequences of online identity theft and how can you recover from it?

• Physical injury, emotional distress, loss of personal belongings

• Financial loss, damaged credit, personal information exposure. Report theft, freeze credit, monitor accounts.

• Ignore the theft, continue using compromised accounts, share more personal information online

• Improved credit score, increased financial stability, better job opportunities

Why is it important to use different passwords for different accounts and how can you manage multiple passwords effectively?

• Changing passwords frequently is not necessary, just use a simple password for all accounts

• It is not important to use different passwords, just make sure they are strong

• Using the same password for all accounts and writing them down on a sticky note

• To prevent a security breach and using a password manager.

Explain the concept of phishing websites and how to avoid falling victim to them.

• Click on every link you receive in your email

• Ignore any misspellings or unusual characters in the URL

• Always check the URL for any misspellings or unusual characters, never click on suspicious links, and be cautious of providing personal information.

• Provide personal information without verifying the source