Cybersecurity basics

What type of software protects against viruses?

• Browser

• Malware

• Firewall

• Antivirus

What is the act of tricking people into revealing personal info called?

• Spamming

• Phishing

• Surfing

• Sniffing

What do we call harmful software like viruses or ransomware?

• Malware

• Firewall

• Software

• Tracker

What verifies your identity after a password (like OTP)?

• Browsing

• Authentication

• Formatting

• Encryption

What is the term for a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic?

• Switch

• Firewall

• Router

• Modem

What do we call the practice of securing a computer system by preventing unauthorized access?

• Access Control

• Security

• Encryption

• Hacking

What do we call a technique used to protect networks from unauthorized access by filtering traffic?

• Proxy

• Firewall

• Router

• Switch

What is the term for a digital attack that overwhelms a system with traffic to make it unavailable?

• Spyware

• Malware

• DDoS

• Phishing

Which method adds an extra layer of security?

• VPN

• Password

• 2FA

• Backup

Which ID is needed to register on DigiLocker?

• PAN

• Aadhaar

• Voter ID

• Passport