Understanding Malware and Social Engineering

What is malware?

• Software used to protect your computer

• Software made to harm or exploit your computer

• Hardware used to make your computer faster

• A type of software used for making documents

Which of the following is a type of malware?

• Antivirus

• Firewall

• Trojan Horse

• Word Processor

What is phishing?

• A technique used to catch fish

• A method of cooking

• A technique used to trick people into giving personal information

• A type of computer game

Which is a common phishing technique?

• Sending a legitimate email from a known contact

• Sending an email that appears to be from a trusted source asking for sensitive information

• Sending a text message to say hello

• Sending a postcard

What is social engineering in cybersecurity?

• Building social networks

• Tricking people into giving confidential information

• Designing social media platforms

• Engineering social events

Which of the following is a social engineering tactic?

• Offering free software updates

• Pretending to be a trusted person to gain information

• Installing antivirus software

• Creating a new social media account

How can you identify a fake email?

• It always comes from a known contact

• It often contains spelling and grammar mistakes

• It never asks for personal information

• It always has a professional tone

Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?

• Virus

• Worm

• Firewall

• Spyware

What should you do if you receive a suspicious email?

• Open it immediately

• Click on all the links

• Delete it or report it as spam

• Forward it to all your contacts

Which of the following is a sign of a phishing email?

• It has a personalised greeting

• It asks for your password or credit card information

• It contains no links

• It is from a friend