Cyber Security Quiz

Which is the best answer for which people in a business should be responsible for cybersecurity?

• Business owners. They run the business, so they need to know cybersecurity basics and put them in practice to reduce the risk of cyber attacks.

• IT speciallists, because they are in the best position to know about and promote cybersecurity within a business

• Managers, because they are responsible for making sure that staff members are following the right practices

• All employees should know some cybersecurity basics to reduce the risk of cyber attacks.

In cybersecurity, what does the 'CIA' stand for?

• Communication, Innovation, Authentication

• Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability

• Control, Identification, Accessibility

• Coordination, Information, Authorization

If you receive an email that seems suspicious, what should you do?

• Click on any links to verify their legitimacy

• Reply to the email to ask for more information

• Delete the email or report it as phishing

• Download the attachment to inspect it

What does malware stand for?

• Malicious Hardware

• Malicious Software

• Manual Ware

• Maintained Software

Which type of malware is designed to demand payment by encrypting files on a victim's device?

• Spyware

• Worms

• Ransomware

• Adware

What is a common indicator that a website may not be secure?

• The website loads slowly

• The URL starts with "http" instead of "https"

• The website has lots of images and videos

• The website is not mobile-friendly

You receive an email claiming you've won a free vacation. The email asks for your credit card details to secure the booking. This is an example of:

• Smishing

• Vishing

• Phishing

You get a text message saying your bank account will be locked unless you click on a link and verify your details. This is an example of:

• Phishing

• Smishing

• Vishing

Someone calls you, posing as a bank representative, and asks for your account password over the phone. This tactic is:

• Smishing

• Phishing

• Vishing

What feature makes a password stronger?

• Using your name or birthday

• Keeping it short and simple

• Including uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols