Cyber Security Awareness for Students

What is phishing?

• A legitimate marketing strategy to collect user data.

• A method to secure sensitive information online.

• A type of software used for data encryption.

• Phishing is a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a legitimate source.

What does a strong password include?

• Only lowercase letters

• No special characters allowed

• A minimum of 6 characters

• A strong password includes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, special characters, and is at least 12 characters long.

Why is it important to update software regularly?

• To make the software look more modern

• To increase the number of features without testing

• It is important to update software regularly to enhance security, improve performance, and ensure compatibility.

• To reduce the size of the software

What is two-factor authentication?

• A method to reset your password

• A way to encrypt your data

• A single password for all accounts

• Two-factor authentication is a security measure that requires two forms of identification to access an account.

What should you do if you receive a suspicious email?

• Delete the email and report it as phishing.

• Click on the links to verify their authenticity.

• Forward the email to your friends for their opinion.

• Reply to the sender asking for more information.

What is malware?

• Malware is a type of hardware used for computing.

• Malware is software that enhances system performance.

• Malware is a security protocol for protecting data.

• Malware is malicious software intended to damage or disrupt systems.

How can you protect your personal information online?

• Ignore software updates

• Use the same password for all accounts

• Share your passwords with friends

• Use strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication, be cautious on social media, update software, and use secure connections.

What is the purpose of a firewall?

• To provide a backup for data storage.

• To enhance internet speed by caching data.

• The purpose of a firewall is to protect networks by filtering traffic and preventing unauthorized access.

• To monitor employee productivity on the network.

What is social engineering in the context of cyber security?

• Social engineering is the manipulation of individuals to obtain confidential information for fraudulent purposes.

• A process of installing software updates to prevent cyber attacks.

• A method to enhance network security by training employees.

• A technique for encrypting sensitive data during transmission.

Why should you avoid using public Wi-Fi for sensitive transactions?

• Public Wi-Fi is always secure and encrypted.

• Sensitive transactions are faster on public Wi-Fi.

• You should avoid using public Wi-Fi for sensitive transactions because it is often unsecured and can expose your data to hackers.

• Public Wi-Fi is recommended for online banking.