GenElec1 Cybersecurity

What are Man-In-The-Middle attacks?

• When someone steals your physical phone

• When two people chat in secret

• When a hacker intercepts communication between two parties

• When your friend borrows your laptop

Answer explanation

A MITM attack happens when a hacker secretly monitors or alters data between two communicating parties without them knowing.

What’s the safest action if you receive a suspicious email?

• Click the link to see what it is

• Delete it or mark as spam

• Reply to ask for more details

• Screenshot it and post online

Answer explanation

Clicking or replying to suspicious emails could expose you to phishing or malware. Marking it as spam helps your email filter learn and block similar messages.

What makes spam dangerous?

• It’s annoying and wastes your time

• It can slow down your internet

• It might contain malware or phishing links

• It helps you discover cool offers

Answer explanation

Spam isn't just annoying—some messages try to trick users into downloading malware or entering personal information on fake websites.

Where are you most likely to be a victim of WiFi eavesdropping?

• At home with a password-protected WiFi

• On free, unsecured public WiFi

• When using mobile data

• In airplane mode

Answer explanation

Public WiFi often lacks encryption, allowing hackers on the same network to intercept your data.

What’s a good way to create a strong password?

• Use your birth month and birth year

• Use words found in a dictionary

• Mix uppercase, lowercase, symbols, and numbers

• Name of your pet only

Answer explanation

A strong password combines varied character types and length, making it harder to guess or brute-force.

Turning off your Bluetooth when not in use can improve your online security.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Bluetooth vulnerabilities have allowed silent hacks. Keeping it off limits exposure when not needed.

A good password should include your birthday and full name.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Personal details are easy for hackers to guess or find online, making them weak password choices.

All websites that start with “http://” are safe to use.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

HTTPS means a secure connection, but it doesn’t guarantee the site itself is trustworthy. Phishing sites can also use HTTPS.

Using the same password on all your accounts is safer because it’s easier to remember.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Using the same password increases risk. If one account is breached, all your others can be compromised.

A Man-in-the-Middle attack always requires physical access to your device.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Most MITM attacks happen over networks, not through physical access. Attackers can intercept data remotely, especially on insecure WiFi.