IT Security Remediation 2024

What is a "phishing" attack?

• When a hacker pretends to be a legitimate contact to steal information

• When someone uses your Wi-Fi without permission

• A virus that tracks your internet activity

• A pop-up that offers technical support

Why should you avoid downloading attachments from unknown emails?

• It might reduce your internet speed

• It could contain malware

• It may increase your email storage usage

• It might delete your files

What is a common goal of a "phishing" email?

• To steal personal or financial information

• To inform you about new job openings

• To send legitimate software updates

• To promote safe internet browsing

Which of the following can help protect you when accessing sensitive information over public Wi-Fi?

• Using a VPN

• Turning off your firewall

• Changing your Wi-Fi name

• Connecting multiple devices

Why is it important to enable encryption on your Wi-Fi network?

• To improve internet speeds

• To prevent unauthorized access

• To extend Wi-Fi range

• To simplify device login

Why should you check a website's URL before entering personal information?

• To ensure it starts with "https" and is secure

• To verify the site has a good design

• To ensure it has a short URL

• To see if it has advertisements

What should you do if you suspect your account has been compromised?

• Change your password immediately

• Ignore it and keep using the account

• Delete the account entirely

• Ask a friend to help log in

What are signs that can help identify a phishing email?

• Unusual sender email address

• Poor grammar or spelling errors

• A sense of urgency in the message

• All of the above

In cybersecurity, what is "social engineering"?

• A method of making passwords more secure

• Tactics used to trick people into revealing confidential information

• A technique for improving website performance

• A way to make online transactions faster

What is "spyware"?

• A program that blocks ads for making internet more faster

• Software that secretly monitors or gathers information about you

• A tool used for creating stronger passwords

• A type of antivirus software