quiz topic 5

What is the main difference between ethical hacking and malicious hacking?

• Ethical hackers work for criminals, while malicious hackers work for companies.

• Ethical hackers have permission to test security, while malicious hackers break into systems illegally.

• Ethical hackers steal data, while malicious hackers protect data.

• Ethical hackers always work alone, while malicious hackers work in groups.

Which of the following is NOT a common method used by identity thieves?

• Phishing emails

• Shoulder surfing

• Encryption algorithms

• Data breaches

What is the main advantage of using biometrics for cybersecurity?

• They are easier to remember than passwords.

• Biometric data cannot be stolen.

• They can be easily changed if compromised.

• They provide a unique and hard-to-replicate authentication method.

Which of the following is a sign of a common online scam?

• An email claiming you won a lottery you never entered.

• A message from a friend asking for money due to an emergency.

• A website asking for personal information to claim a free prize.

• All of the above.

How can you protect yourself from identity theft?

• Using strong and unique passwords.

• Sharing personal information on social media.

• Clicking on links from unknown senders.

• Reusing the same password for all accounts.

Ethical hackers help organizations identify and fix security vulnerabilities.

• True

• False

Identity theft can only happen if someone physically steals your wallet or ID.

• True

• False

Biometric authentication is 100% secure and cannot be bypassed.

• True

• False

Scammers often create fake websites that look like real companies to steal personal information.

• True

• False

If a deal online seems too good to be true, it probably is.

• True

• False