Cybersecurity Quiz

Which of the following are ways that an 'identity thief' can obtain someone's credit card numbers and other pieces of identification?

• Shoulder surfing at ATM machines
• All of these
• "Dumpster Diving" from a trash can
• Stealing mail from mailboxes

Let's say you have a credit card which has no balance due on it. You've decided not to use it anymore. No monthly statements show up for it and you don't carry it with you. There is no way an 'identity thief' can get this card's number. True or False?

• True
• False

Which is an act of identity theft?

• Receiving permission to use a parents’ credit card for school clothes
• Wrongfully acquiring and using someone’s personal identification
• Taking the identity of another individual as inspiration for a costume
• Having the same name as another person

An intentional effort to deceive another individual for personal gain

• Mean people
• Fake
• Fraud
• Crime

Software that is installed on a computing device to prevent viruses from infecting the device.

• Antivirus
• Firewall
• Phishing
• Spyware

What is a common tactic used in phishing scams?

• Sending personalized emails with legitimate-looking logos and links

• Providing free giveaways without any prior interaction

• Displaying pop-up ads with flashing colors and loud sounds

• Offering unrealistic investment opportunities

How can someone avoid falling victim to a scam?

• Click on suspicious links and attachments; provide personal information when asked; use weak passwords.

• Ignore suspicious emails and links; visit any website without verifying its legitimacy; use the same password for all accounts.

• Open emails from unknown senders; click on any link or attachment; use simple and easily guessable passwords.

• Be cautious of suspicious emails, links, and attachments; verify website legitimacy; use strong passwords.

What are some red flags to look out for when shopping online?

• suspiciously low prices, unsecured payment methods, lack of customer reviews or ratings, unfamiliar or untrustworthy websites, and poor customer service

• high prices, unsecured payment methods, lack of customer reviews or ratings, unfamiliar or untrustworthy websites, and poor customer service

• low prices, secure payment methods, positive customer reviews or ratings, familiar and trustworthy websites, and excellent customer service

• high prices, secure payment methods, positive customer reviews or ratings, familiar and trustworthy websites, and excellent customer service

What are some common types of social media scams?

• cat phishing scams, fake giveaways, romance scams, and identity theft scams

• investment scams

• email scams

• lottery scams

What is the safest way to protect your personal information online?

• Use the same password for all accounts for easy recall.

• Share personal details only over the phone, not via email.

• Use strong, unique passwords for different accounts.

• Keep your social security number stored on your computer for easy access.