Cyber Safety Scavenger Hunt

What type of cyberattack is characterised by a trial-and-error method using automated software to decode login information and encryption keys to gain unauthorised access to systems?

• Advanced Persistent Threat

• Distributed Denial-of-Service

• Brute force attack

• Phishing attack

Which of the following is/are potential consequence(s) of oversharing of personal information online?

• Becoming a victim of identity theft

• Falling prey to targeted phishing attacks

• Compromising privacy through geotagging

• All of the above

Which of the following statements is false?

• Geotagging can expose your location and daily activities to cybercriminals who may use the information for malicious purposes

• Internet of Things are computer systems that deliver essential services such as water and transportation

• Smart refrigerators and smart watches are examples of Internet of Things

• Increased connectivity helps to improve our lives but also put us at risk of more cyber threats

Which of the following statements is true about using your personal information?

• Cyberattacks can cause devastating impact to essential services such as disruption to online healthcare systems

• Phishing scams only target large corporations and not individual users

• Public Wi-Fi networks are always safe and secure for conducting sensitive transactions

• Paying ransom always provide a guarantee that your files will be decrypted

Which of the following actions does not help us create a strong passphrase?

• Using a mixture of lowercase and uppercase letters

• Using numbers and/or symbols

• Using five different words that relate to a memory so that it is easy to remember

• Using personal information such as name and birthdate

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is an additional layer of security for online accounts on top of your password. Which of the following is not an example of 2FA?

• Facial recognition

• Fingerprint recognition

• Phone number

• One-Time Password

Which of the following is not a sign of a phishing message?

• The message asks you to fill in your personal details for attractive rewards

• The sender’s contact and profile picture look mismatched or misleading

• The message is from gov.sg reminding you that you have an unread message in your Singpass app

• The message contains a suspicious link

While surfing on social media, you receive a message from your friend, sharing a great deal for a free bubble tea drink. All you need to do is click on the link and submit your personal information. What should you do?

• Share the link with all your friends so they can get free bubble tea drink too

• Click the link immediately and fill up the form to get the free bubble tea drink

• Check with the bubble tea store through their official social media account to see if the deal is legitimate

• Sign up using fake information to test if the offer is valid

Which of the following statements about deepfakes is true?

• Deepfakes can only be used for fun

• Deepfakes can trick people into believing fake news

• Deepfakes are always easy to spot

• Deepfakes are only fake voice messages

Your friend shared a video of a famous influencer offering followers a pair of free movie tickets through a link. Your friend wants to click on the link to get free movie tickets but is unsure. Which of the following actions is not the right thing to do?

• Analyse if the content appears to have unnatural facial expressions

• Assess if the video is suspicious and is requesting for personal information

• Access the link so you can get free movie tickets too

• Authenticate by using tools to check if the content is a deepfake