Guarding Against Identity Theft and Scams

What is identity theft?

• Taking someone's personal information without permission

• Borrowing a friend's book without asking

• Using someone's car without telling them

• Sharing a meal with someone

What is a phishing scam?

• A scam where someone tries to catch fish

• A scam where someone sends fake emails to get personal information

• A scam where someone sells fake jewelry

• A scam where someone offers free vacations

What is malware?

• A type of software that helps your computer run faster

• A type of software that can harm your computer

• A type of clothing for cold weather

• A type of food that is very spicy

Which of the following is a strong password?

• 123456

• abcdef

• P@ssw0rd!

• qwerty

What is "pharming"?

• Growing plants on a farm

• Redirecting users from a real website to a fake one

• Raising animals for food

• Selling fake medicine online

What is the goal of a ransomware attack?

• To give free software to people

• To lock files and ask for money to unlock them

• To make computers run faster

• To help people find lost files

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

• The email is from a friend

• The email has many spelling mistakes

• The email is very polite

• The email is very short

What is two-factor authentication?

• Using two different passwords for one account

• A security step where you need two things to log in

• Logging in from two devices at the same time

• Using a password and a username

What is social engineering in cybersecurity?

• Building social networks for engineers

• Tricking people into giving away personal information

• Designing social events for companies

• Creating social media profiles

Which of the following is a safe practice online?

• Clicking on links from unknown emails

• Using the same password everywhere

• Updating your software regularly

• Sharing your password with friends