Jordan’s smartphone was stolen from his gym locker but isn’t worried about PII being stolen. What did Jordan likely do to keep his PII safe?

He locks his phone with a PIN and can erase his data using an app that is installed on the phone.

He backed up his data in the cloud and is hopeful that the police will recover his phone soon.

He had Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned off on his phone and has a recent backup of his phone available.

He only used his phone to access his school account to check grades and sign up for classes.

Lizzy received an email that stated she won a new iPad. All she had to do is click the link in the email and fill out an online form. What should she do?

She should not click the email link but delete the email instead.

She should call the sender with her personal information and accept the prize.

She should reply in the event that it is a real prize she won.

She should scan the email message with an antivirus program.

You are using a public computer in the lobby of a hotel. What is something that you should be aware of while using this computer?

There may be malware on the computer that is capturing any personal information you enter on it, such as user names and passwords.

Public computers are usually safe to use because they run the latest security software.

You will be prevented from accessing any site that would require you to enter personal information.

There may be malware on the computer that could damage any file you use on it, but that poses no threat to your personal information.

A website you are visiting has a flashing advertisement in the sidebar, telling you that viruses have been detected, and you need to "clean" your computer. You click on the advertisement, and then notice your computer is acting strange and new programs have been installed. What happened?

A Trojan installed unwanted programs

A virus allowed a hacker access to your computer

Spyware has modified your browser to show you more popups

A worm has replicated several different programs

A popup appears and asks for your name, age and address, as well as a few other pieces of personal information, so that it can mail you the prize. What should you do?

Do not input any information, close the pop up and leave the Web site.

Make sure that you have the latest anti-virus software installed and then proceed with filling out the information.

Fill out the information, but be careful not to include financial information.

Ask your friends if they have ever received the same pop-up from the game site and how they responded.

Gwen has a hard time remembering her passwords so she uses her first name followed by the digits for her address, such as gwen5336. Is this a good password?

No, passwords should not contain personal identifying information such as names, birthdates or addresses.

Yes, passwords should be easy to remember.

Yes, the password is strong because it has letters and numbers.

No, ideal password length should be 4 to 6 characters.

Why is it the most important reason to be careful when choosing the apps that you will install on your mobile phone, or any other computing device?

Because some apps are designed to steal your personal information

Because some apps cost more than they should

Because some apps have limited trial periods and then you must pay for them

Herman tells you that his computer has suddenly started to display random messages on screen. It has also stopped responding to keyboard and mouse input. Which of the following do you suspect has occurred?

The computer has been infected with a virus.

The computer has been infected by adware.

The computer has been infected by spyware.

The computer has been infected with phishing.

You are downloading and installing an application from the Internet. Which of the following is a best practice that you should follow to prevent installing malware accidently?

When prompted to save, download the application instead of running it.

Scan the application file with your anti-virus program before downloading.

Scan the application while downloading is in progress.

Once the application has finished installing, scan the program prior to using.

Which of the following is a cyber-safety technique that you should use to protect yourself and your computer system from harm?

Never share your passwords with anyone.

Store personal information on the computer or mobile device.

Always trust any adults that you meet online.

Always ask permission from content owners before downloading files.

What is one simple thing that you can do that will protect yourself and your computer from malicious intent, even from people you know.

Never share your passwords with anyone except your parents.

Never download updates from the Internet.

Never allow people you don't know to e-mail you.

Tony is using the computer at the public library to write a report. After he has finished his work, he takes some time to look at social media. Is this safe?

No, public computers sometimes contain malware designed to capture any personal information, such as usernames and passwords.

Yes, public library computers are usually safe to use because they run the latest security software.

No, because he will not be able to log out of his social media account when he is done using it.

Yes, as long as he remembers not to add any new posts or upload any new images.

A message appears on Kelly's screen to call a phone number because there is a "security concern". She no longer has control of her keyboard or mouse. What has happened?

The computer has been infected with a virus.

The computer has been infected by spyware.

The computer has been infected by adware.

The computer has been infected with a phishing scam.

Rosie is excited to play the latest PC game. She navigates to a download site, pays the fee and is ready to download and install the game. What can Rosie do to make sure her security program has time to scan the application for malware?

When she is prompted to save, she should download the application instead of running it.

She should choose to run the downloaded application and it will be run through her security software.

She should scan the application while downloading is in progress.

She should scan the application file with her anti-virus program before downloading.

Eli stores all of his personal information on his mobile phone. Which of the following is a security risk that Eli faces if his phone is lost or stolen?

Anyone who finds his phone will have access to personal information

He will have to purchase a new mobile phone.

His parents will punish him for losing his phone.

Someone might return his phone to an address they find in his contacts.

Jonathan is surfing the Internet when a "Suspicious Site" message appears. The message contains two links: one says, “Go Back,” and the other says, “Continue”. What should Jonathan do?

He should close the browser tab and run an antivirus scan.

He should click on the Continue link to visit the website.

He should try to visit the website using a different browser.

He should close the message and type the URL in the address bar.

Gabriella is trying to come up with a strong password for her new online banking account. What would be best for Gabriella to consider when creating the password?

She should use at least one capital letter, one number, one symbol and it should be at least 8 characters long.

She should use her name spelled backwards.

She should use all lowercase letters and one number.

She should use all numbers and capital letters, and contain no more than 6 characters total.

Mrs. Lee has all of the students in her class hold up their smart phones. She explains that they hold in their hands a big risk to their personal cyber-safety. Why?

Mobile devices contain private information about the owner and must be protected.

Mobile devices are expensive and not needed by students.

Mobile devices emit tiny amounts of radiation.

Mobile device's content is viewable by the public.

Mrs. Ramirez warns Kareem to be cyber-safe about the apps that he plans on downloading. Kareem thought all apps were safe. Mrs Ramirez explains that:

some apps are designed to steal your personal information.

some apps start as free, but then you must pay in order to continue using them.

some apps are difficult to navigate.

some apps use a lot of system resources.

Rebecca is tired of having to input a password every time she wants to use her smart phone. She disables the password feature because she finds it annoying. What security concerns does Rebecca risk if she loses her smart phone.

Anyone who finds her phone will have access to her personal information.

The smart phone can be used to make long-distance phone calls.

None, she will get her phone back because someone can use the phone to call her parents

Rebecca's phone will run out of battery because she has the charger at home.

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45 sec • 1 pt

Lori clicked on an attachment that she thought was from her manager. Later she found out it was a fake email. Without knowing, she did some work on network files. The next day Lori and team members had issues with their monitors. What type of malware was likely installed by the attachment?

Virus

Worm

Trojan

Ransomware

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Jeff bought a smartphone. The store told him to install phone updates as soon as they are released. This will help protect the phone from malware. Why?

Malware is software or code that can damage a device, online account or network.

Malware is software that will assign a copyright to every image on your device.

Malware will ensure that the cell towers treat your calls as a high priority.

Malware will ensure that data uploaded to the Internet or app is protected.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Mary received a text from stranger who said they were with her mother who was hurt in a car accident. The stranger wants to bring Mary’s mom home, but her mom doesn’t remember the house address. What type of social engineering tactic is this?

Pretexting

Pharming

Phishing

Baiting

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Why is malware dangerous?

It can install hidden applications that share your personal information without your permission.

It can track your personal preferences and passwords.

It can lock you out of your computer, until you pay a ransom fee.

It can keep you from accessing web sites you want to see.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Why are computer viruses dangerous?

They can run programs that may harm your computer or allow hackers to access your computer.

They will try to sell you things you do not want.

They can invalidate your other software licences.

They will cause your browser to popup advertisements

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The network was attacked by a cybercriminal and no one can access their files until money is paid. What type of malware likely gained access to the network?

Ransomware

Worm

Adware

Spyware

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

You receive an e-mail from a good friend. It tells you go look at a website where they found surf boards for sale. You know your friend is not interested in surfing. What kind of common threat is this message?

Pharming

Virus

Malware

Phishing

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Cyber Lesson 4

Lori clicked on an attachment that she thought was from her manager. Later she found out it was a fake email. Without knowing, she did some work on network files. The next day Lori and team members had issues with their monitors. What type of malware was likely installed by the attachment?

Jeff bought a smartphone. The store told him to install phone updates as soon as they are released. This will help protect the phone from malware. Why?

Mary received a text from stranger who said they were with her mother who was hurt in a car accident. The stranger wants to bring Mary’s mom home, but her mom doesn’t remember the house address. What type of social engineering tactic is this?

Why is malware dangerous?

Why are computer viruses dangerous?

The network was attacked by a cybercriminal and no one can access their files until money is paid. What type of malware likely gained access to the network?

You receive an e-mail from a good friend. It tells you go look at a website where they found surf boards for sale. You know your friend is not interested in surfing. What kind of common threat is this message?

Which of the following is the strongest password?

Joey needs to create a new password. Which of the following is the best example of a strong password?

Jordan’s smartphone was stolen from his gym locker but isn’t worried about PII being stolen. What did Jordan likely do to keep his PII safe?

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