Digital Safety Quiz

What is phishing?

• Phishing is a type of dance move.

• Phishing is a type of cyber attack involving fraudulent emails or messages.

• Phishing is a type of gardening technique.

• Phishing is a type of fishing in the ocean.

How can you identify a phishing email?

• By replying with personal information

• By clicking on all links in the email

• By forwarding it to all contacts

• By checking for generic greetings, urgent language, suspicious links, mismatched URLs, and poor grammar/spelling.

Why is it important to use strong and unique passwords for different accounts?

• Using weak and common passwords for all accounts is sufficient

• Reusing the same password for multiple accounts is recommended

• Passwords should be shared with friends and family for convenience

• It is important to use strong and unique passwords for different accounts to enhance security and prevent unauthorized access in case of a breach.

What are some common security risks when using public Wi-Fi?

• Firewall protection, VPN encryption, and secure password

• Biometric authentication, two-factor authentication, and encryption

• Public key infrastructure, secure socket layer, and intrusion detection system

• Man-in-the-middle attacks, rogue Wi-Fi networks, and packet sniffing.

How can you improve your digital habits to enhance your online safety?

• Share all personal information openly

• Use the same password for all accounts

• Click on every link and download without caution

• Follow best practices for password security, enable two-factor authentication, be cautious with links and downloads, keep software updated, limit personal information sharing, and use security software.

What measures can you take to protect your personal data online?

• Disable two-factor authentication

• Use weak passwords

• Use strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication, avoid sharing sensitive information, update software, be cautious of phishing emails, and use secure connections.

• Share sensitive information freely

What legislation is in place to protect individuals' data privacy?

• ADA and FMLA

• COPPA and PIPEDA

• GDPR and CCPA

• HIPAA and FERPA

Why is it important to regularly update your software and devices?

• Outdated software is trendy

• Regular updates cause more issues

• Security breaches are beneficial

• It is important to regularly update software and devices to ensure security, fix bugs, improve performance, and access new features.

What are the potential consequences of falling victim to a cyber attack?

• Increased productivity, improved customer satisfaction, enhanced security measures

• Data breaches, financial loss, identity theft, reputational damage, legal consequences, operational disruptions

• Enhanced brand recognition, improved market share, increased shareholder value

• Decreased revenue, improved employee morale, streamlined operations

How can you verify the legitimacy of a website before entering sensitive information?

• Check for HTTPS, look for a privacy policy, verify domain age and contact info, read reviews, use online tools like Google Safe Browsing.

• Check for HTTP

• Enter sensitive information without verifying

• Ignore the website's privacy policy