Stay Safe Online: Cybersecurity Basics

What does a VPN stand for?

• Virtual Protected Network

• Virtual Public Network

• Virtual Private Network

• Variable Private Network

How does a VPN help protect your online privacy?

• A VPN automatically deletes your browsing history after each session.

• A VPN allows you to access more websites without restrictions.

• A VPN helps protect your online privacy by encrypting your internet connection and masking your IP address.

• A VPN speeds up your internet connection by reducing latency.

What is the main purpose of a firewall?

• The main purpose of a firewall is to protect a network by controlling traffic and preventing unauthorized access.

• To enhance the visual appearance of a website.

• To provide a backup for data storage.

• To increase network speed by optimizing traffic flow.

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

• Clear and professional language used

• Request for feedback on a recent purchase

• Unfamiliar sender or urgent requests for personal information

• Email from a known contact

What should you do if you receive an email from an unknown sender asking for personal information?

• Delete the email and report it as phishing.

• Forward the email to your friends for advice.

• Click on any links provided in the email.

• Reply to the email with your information.

What is one way to identify a secure website?

• Check for 'https://' in the URL.

• Verify the website's age and history

• Check for 'http://' in the URL

• Look for a padlock icon in the browser

Why is it important to use strong passwords?

• It is important to use strong passwords to enhance security and protect against unauthorized access.

• Using the same password for all accounts is safer.

• Strong passwords are only necessary for online banking.

• Weak passwords are easier to remember and use.

What does HTTPS stand for, and why is it important?

• Hypertext Transfer Protocol Securely

• Hypertext Transfer Protocol Standard

• Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure

• Hypertext Transfer Protocol System

What is the best practice for sharing personal information online?

• Use the same password for all accounts.

• Limit sharing personal information and use privacy settings.

• Ignore privacy settings completely.

• Share all personal information freely.

How can you tell if a link is safe to click?

• Verify the URL, check for HTTPS, and use link scanning tools.

• Click on any link without checking

• Trust links from unknown sources

• Ignore the URL and just click