Cyber Threats Quiz

What is a common sign of a phishing email?

• A request for personal information

• A greeting from a friend

• An email from your school

• A message with no links

What is ransomware?

• A type of software that helps protect your computer

• A type of malware that locks your files and demands payment

• A type of phishing attack

• A social engineering tactic

Which of the following is a social engineering tactic?

• Installing antivirus software

• Tricking someone into giving out their password

• Encrypting data

• Updating software regularly

Which type of malware is designed to replicate itself and spread to other computers?

• Virus

• Spyware

• Adware

• Ransomware

What is a data breach?

• A method to secure data

• An incident where sensitive information is accessed without permission

• A type of malware

• A way to back up data

Which of the following is a cybersecurity best practice?

• Using the same password for all accounts

• Clicking on links in unsolicited emails

• Regularly updating your software

• Sharing your passwords with friends

What should you do if you receive a suspicious email?

• Click on all the links to see where they go

• Delete it immediately

• Forward it to your friends

• Reply with your personal information

Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?

• Trojan horse

• Worm

• Firewall

• Spyware

What is the main goal of social engineering attacks?

• To physically damage computer hardware

• To trick people into giving out confidential information

• To improve computer performance

• To create new software

Which of the following is a good practice to protect your online accounts?

• Using weak passwords

• Sharing your passwords with others

• Enabling two-factor authentication

• Ignoring software updates