Banzai Internet Safety Quiz

What is malware?

• Software designed to damage a computer or phone.

• Websites that show inappropriate content or advertise for unsavory companies.

• A device that’s infected with a virus and must be wiped.

• Software that will help you diagnose why a computer isn’t working properly.

How do you know if a website has an SSL certificate?

• The certificate is displayed on their “about us” or information page.

• All websites are required to have an SSL certificate.

• The SSL badge is on the footer of the site.

• The website starts with “https” in the browser.

What does it mean if wifi is “secure”?

• It has a password.

• It has an SSL certificate.

• It has security questions.

• It has been wiped.

What is a brute force attack?

• A hacker uses a computer to enter common passwords until they gain access to an account.

• Someone steals a device and gets access to sensitive information because of it.

• A scammer includes a deceptive link in an email that downloads a virus when clicked.

• All of the above.

What can malicious adware do?

• Potentially expose you to a catfish.

• Show even more unskippable ads.

• Install viruses, show inappropriate or excessive ads.

• Allow a hacker to make purchases in your name.

What is the type of software that locks your device until you pay a hacker to gain access again?

• Bribeware

• Hostageware

• Kidnapware

• Ransomware

If you give someone _____ to your device, they can control it through another phone or computer.

• Remote access

• Distant access

• Control privilege

• Distance privilege

What is the term for a situation where a hacker exposes sensitive information like passwords or credit card numbers?

• A hack attack.

• A security breach.

• A data crisis.

• A system raid.

It’s recommended to make your password at least __ characters long.

• 7

• 8

• 9

• 10

What is a security question?

• A question you answer to prove it’s you if you forget your password.

• Something you should ask anyone who wants remote access to your device.

• A warning your browser will give you if it appears that a website isn’t safe.

• A query your device sends to any website you visit in order to see if it’s safe.