CSF04 Workshop Quiz

What is phishing?

• Phishing is the art of catching invisible digital fish that swim through the internet's vast ocean. These fish are very unique, as they are made entirely of data!

• Phishing is a high-stakes, adrenaline-pumping extreme sport practiced by digital daredevils. These brave souls embark on perilous voyages across the treacherous seas of the internet, armed only with their wits and a keyboard.

• Phishing is a type of cyber attack where attackers send fraudulent emails or messages pretending to be from reputable companies in order to steal sensitive information.

How is phishing performed?

• Phishing is performed by sending emails or messages that appear to be from reputable sources to trick individuals into providing sensitive information like passwords and credit card numbers.

• Phishing is performed much like traditional fishing. Phishers venture into the vast waters of the internet with their digital fishing rods, casting lines baited with tantalizing worms and viruses!

• Phishing is performed by hackers directly calling individuals and pretending to be from a bank to ask for their account details over the phone.

What happens after phishing?

• After phishing, the stolen data is immediately deleted by the phisher to avoid being tracked by cybersecurity teams.

• After phishing, the caught fish are tagged and released back into the water to monitor their migration patterns and breeding habits.

• After phishing, the attacker may use the stolen data to access accounts, steal money, or commit identity theft.

Can Phishing be totally prevented?

• You cannot prevent phishing, attackers will always be there to carry out phishing attacks, but what you can do is mitigate these attacks.

• Phishing can be totally prevented by installing antivirus software on all devices, as this software automatically detects and blocks all phishing attempts.

• Phishing can be totally prevented by implementing strict seasonal fishing quotas and monitoring water temperatures to ensure ideal conditions for fish.

How can Phishing be mitigated?

• We can educate the people who do not know about it, teach people what are the mediums, or ways in which phishing is done. We can also teach them how to identify phishing.

• Phishing can be mitigated by using larger nets and better bait to ensure that only the biggest and healthiest fish are caught, reducing overfishing and improving marine sustainability.

• Phishing can be mitigated by using strong passwords alone, as this will ensure that all accounts are secure against any phishing attempts.

Cryptography time! Difficulty is ramping. What are ciphers used for?

• Making secret codes for playing games with friends.

• Decorating letters to make them look fancy.

• Hide and protect messages from unintended audiences.

• Sending messages to aliens in outer space.

How do ciphers make messages special?

• They turn words into hidden treasures you can find easily.

• Transforming letters into secret pictures you can draw.

• Helping superheroes keep their secrets safe with friends.

• Changing letters into secret codes.

How do you encrypt messages using Rail Fence Cipher?

• Write message diagonally.

• Horizontal, and divide by number of rows.

• Write from back to front.

• Any way you want!

What is the Pigpen Cipher?

• A way to hide messages using shapes and symbols.

• A method to send secret messages through animal sounds.

• A type of code used by pigs.

• A system of encrypting messages using colors.

Public key is for _____, while private key is for _____.

• Encryption, Encryption

• Encryption, Decryption

• Decryption, Encryption

• Decryption, Decryption