Cybersecurity Quiz

What does the HTTPS at the beginning of a URL denote, as opposed to HTTP (without the S)?

• That the site has special high definition

• That information entered into the site is encrypted

• That the site is the newest version available

• That the site is not accessible to certain computers

Which of the following is an example of a "phishing" attack?

• Sending someone an email that contains a malicious link that is disguised to look like an email from someone the person knows

• Creating a fake website that looks nearly identical to a real website in order to trick users into entering their login information

• Sending someone a text message that contains a malicious link that is disguised to look like a notification that the person has won a contest

• All of the above

A group of computers that is networked together and used by hackers to steal information is called a …

• Botnet

• Rootkit

• DDoS

• Operating system

Which of the following four passwords is the most secure?

• Boat123

• WTh!5Z

• into*48

• 123456

Criminals access someone's computer and encrypt the user's personal files and data. The user is unable to access this data unless they pay the criminals to decrypt the files. This practice is called …

• Botnet

• Ransomware

• Driving

• Spam

"Private browsing" is a feature in many internet browsers that lets users access web pages without any information (like browsing history) being stored by the browser. Can internet service providers see the online activities of their subscribers when those subscribers are using private browsing?

• Yes

• No

Turning off the GPS function of your smartphone prevents any tracking of your phone's location.

• True

• False

If a public Wi-Fi network (such as in an airport or café) requires a password to access, is it generally safe to use that network for sensitive activities such as online banking?

• Yes, it is safe

• No, it is not safe

What kind of cybersecurity risks can be minimized by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?

• Use of insecure Wi-Fi networks

• Key-logging

• De-anonymization by network operators

• Phishing attacks

What is the main function of a firewall in a computer network?

• To speed up internet connection

• To manage network traffic

• To store data securely

• To block unauthorized access while permitting outward communication