YouTube: Cybersecurity and Misinformation Risks

What is a common cybersecurity threat that YouTube users might face?

• Phishing attacks

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Floods

Which of the following is a way YouTube can impact user privacy?

• Sharing user data with third parties

• Providing free music

• Offering video editing tools

• Allowing video uploads

How can misinformation spread on YouTube?

• Through verified news channels only

• By user-generated content without fact-checking

• By government announcements

• Through educational institutions

What is a simple step to protect your YouTube account from hacking?

• Use a weak password

• Share your password with friends

• Enable two-factor authentication

• Use the same password for all accounts

Why is it important to be aware of cybersecurity threats on YouTube?

• To increase video views

• To protect personal information and privacy

• To become a famous YouTuber

• To upload more videos

How can users identify phishing attempts on YouTube?

• By ignoring all emails

• By checking for suspicious links and requests for personal information

• By clicking on every link

• By responding to all messages

What role does YouTube play in the spread of misinformation?

• It only allows factual content

• It can be a platform for both accurate and false information

• It prevents all misinformation

• It only spreads misinformation

What is a strategic way to verify the authenticity of information on YouTube?

• Trust all videos with high views

• Cross-check information with reliable sources

• Believe everything on the internet

• Ignore all educational content

How can users strategically protect their privacy while using YouTube?

• By sharing their location in every video

• By adjusting privacy settings and being cautious about sharing personal information

• By uploading all personal details

• By using public Wi-Fi for all activities

What is a strategic approach to prevent hacking of YouTube accounts?

• Use the same password for all accounts

• Regularly update passwords and use unique, strong passwords

• Share passwords with friends

• Never change passwords