Cybersecurity (Anti-Malware/Phishing) Awareness Quiz

What should you do with your computer when walking away?

• Turn it off

• Leave it unlocked

• Lock it

• Put it in sleep mode

What is a common characteristic of phishing emails?

• Secure web links

• Personalized Greeting

• Professional language

• Misspellings and bad grammar

What is ransomware?

• A type of malware that encrypts files and demands payment for decryption

• A type of hardware that protects your computer

• A type of antivirus program

• A type of software that speeds up your computer

What should you do before clicking on something suspicious?

• Ask someone else to click

• Click immediately

• STOP and THINK

• Ignore it

What happens to your files when they are affected by ransomware?

• They are moved to a different folder

• They are deleted

• They are backed up automatically

• They are encrypted and become unreadable

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for safe web browsing?

• Clicking on advertisements

• Being cautious even with known sources

• Avoiding email links that are unfamiliar

• Staying away from social media links

What can phishing include?

• Keystrokes

• Malicious software

• Ransom requests

• Personal files

What type of request is a common tactic in social engineering?

• Threatening or urgent abnormal requests

• Asking for a vacation

• Requesting a meeting

• Offering a discount

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a target for attackers in a phishing attempt?

• Steal your credit card information

• Install the malicious software

• Open an attachment

• Follow a web link

What kind of access can hackers gain if they steal your login information?

• Impersonate you or use your computer to gain access to company systems and data

• Update your software

• Improve system performance

• Delete unnecessary files